Create Irresistible Art and Paintings: What Makes Art Irresistible and Profitable?

What Makes Your Art Irresistible and Profitable?

If everyone makes the same kind of art, the only differentiating factor is cost. That means in most cases the cheapest art will win. Why pay more if all other things are equal? Human nature is "self preservation" (don't pay more than necessary). That drives down the market. Add to this scenario - hundreds of artists making beautiful art who are not making a living wage and will work almost for free. Extreme competition makes a dry desert with no rain in sight.

It would be illogical for me to increase your wealth and sabotage my own. Don't think I will gladly pay more for your art because you are a nice person. You need income from another source in order to negotiate good prices for your art. I discussed in my last post the wisdom and opportunities for getting paid, while you learn the art biz from other artists.

There are individuals who self-sabotage by buying things they can't afford, such as a $5,000.00 purse and $2,000.00 shoes with 6-inch heels... and sky high credit card debt which will eventually double the actual cost of these items.

Of course, there are incredibly wealthy individuals who buy higher priced items to have one of a kind status symbols with the expectation the items will increase in value. There are paintings selling for millions of dollars at auctions.

It's important to note that the artist does not get any of those millions. It goes to art collectors and auction houses. The art collectors don't necessarily even like the art, but have chosen art for investment purposes. The artists are deceased. Their work commands high prices because it was ahead of its time, it was off the beaten path.

High priced art sells for millions of dollars because it is one or more of the following:

unique
original
emotional (joy, love, sadness, anger)
color rich - expressive
incredibly bizarre
daring
unsettling
mask
warrior
appealing subject
unusual materials
novel or stunning brushwork
high level of craftsmanship
deceased artists cannot make any more art

While you are alive, your work can command thousands of dollars.

Your art has to be unique to break out of the bargain price range.

Some ways to become more creative:

create a reference library for ideas/inspiration (not copying)
research the current styles
research outdated styles
read books, articles
watch Youtube videos
study more
spend time with nature
watch the light
explore the beauty and variety of plants, flowers, seeds, streams, etc
study the composition and shapes of plants, fruits, vegetables, animals and humans
create miniature still lifes of fruits, etc. and assorted attractive containers
paint them in different lighting situations, with varying light and shadow colors
take photographs of each of the above during different times of day
draw and paint anything that appeals to you