OA Gurus: I'd Like to Learn More!

[Mac Man]

Because I'm working on a tighter budget than most, I'm thinking of ways to pick up some art that I'd never be able to afford the original art for. I've seen that some artists sell "giclee" prints signed and sometimes include a little sketch in the signature line. I'm just wondering if this is a fancier way of selling a basic computer print out of the image, or if it is something actually worth framing? Just wondering what the rest of you think? As always, thanks for the help!

[malvin]

Sorry Mac Man,

 

A 10 second head sketch on a poster is exactly that, one micro-step above from a poster but it doesn't do it for most original art collectors.

 

But there are poster collectors out there and that could do it for them, so if you like it and can afford it, definitely go for it.

 

Otherwise, go for sketches. If you spend time and look, you can be surprised what you can do with a budget. You have to be selective and don't expect to get splashes though!

 

Malvin

 

PS nice seeing you in chat last night

[Jesusjon]

Just keep saving up. Sock away whatever your monthly budget is in a savings account and when you find just the right piece, jump on it. Buy just one piece a year if that's all you can afford. But in 50 years you'll have 50 pieces of art!! (And your monthly budget should keep growing over time as well!!)

[oakman29]

Hi Mac man I find that going to conventions and meeting the artist,having them do a sketch for you.It's pretty cost effective they normally charge 50.00-150.00 to do a commission.