I'm trying to make money in every way I can to get my parents over here from a foreign country.
I can paint oil landscape scenes (like Bob Ross's work) but it takes a while and the supplies are expensive so I was wondering, based on what people would pay for them-- if it would be worth it to even make the mess?
And they look really good, but I'm not a famous artist or anything-- and they wouldn't be framed either.
2007-12-28 06:43:56 · 5 answers · asked by Avelyn 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Painting
Imposable to give you a realistic valuation without seeing the works, to many factors to take into account.
Why not post a few photos of your work and then I think we could all help you out a little more
PEACE
2007-12-28 06:51:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it looks like Bob Ross, then maybe 30 to 50 bucks. Closer to 30. Since landscapes like Bob Ross look kind of the same, people can't really tell if they are original or carbon copies. Instead, do big paintings (like 24x36) and create a personal style. If you want money, then cater to the rich and make large paintings that would look good in their living room. It's better to take your time on a larger piece than making a couple average size ones. But who knows. I don't know how your landscapes look like. Post a link.
2007-12-29 14:31:52 · answer #2 · answered by Diego P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to make money as a painter of landscapes (or anything else for that matter) you also need to be a good marketer.
People who produce a product, any product, are only succesful if the product fulfills a need in the marketplace. Producers need to identify a market, and then determine if there are enough, if any, buyers in that market.
There ae zillions of people who call themselves landscape artisits. There are probably only a handful who actually sell their work.
If you want to paint landscapes to earn money, you need to seek out buyers who will actually pay for them. Try approaching businesses or homeowners who might like a painting of their business or house. Thoses buyers will pay a premium for your painting because the subject matter is personal and of VALUE to them.
To give you an example, there are peple who fly around in airplanes taking pictures of peoples farms. After they develop the pictures, they come around to the farmers house and ask them if they would like a poster sized, framed copy of the picture of their farm. They sell these pictures for hundreds of dollars, and they sell a lot of them.
Go paint a few pictures of businesses, yards, farms, whatever - then go show your samples to people who will be actually likely to give you money for your work....
Good Luck!
2007-12-28 08:13:07 · answer #3 · answered by MyDogAtticus 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless you are exceptionally talented with a unique style, (especially since you indicate it takes a while to do), it isn't worth it at all.
Anyone who lives near a big city is baraged with "starving artist" sales at hotels. And the bulk of them are quite nice landscapes. And they sell for anywhere from $7.00 to $50.00 - INCLUDING the frame. That probably means the artist themself got maybe $1.00 to $20.00.
Unfortunately there are a ton of people who can turn these things out 4 to 5 a day.
2007-12-28 06:56:46 · answer #4 · answered by Mind Bender 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i like impressionist oil landscapes, but i nor do many people like bob rosses style. sorry
2007-12-28 10:44:52 · answer #5 · answered by Zetsu 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋