Original Paintings

The term original paintings refers to any painting created by an artist in any medium, oil, acrylic, tempura, watercolor, in its original form. The term " original painting" should also imply that the painting is not a direct copy of any other original painting.

Many people consider the use of paintings as an important element in home decor, and buy original paintings of various quality to satisfy their aesthetic sense. Original paintings can vary in value from the great masters....valued in millions of dollars...to a few dollars for original paintings done by local or little known artists. Some inexpensive original paintings are very attractive and well done. The point in the purchase of original paintings, as with any other art form, is to please the buyer. What one person likes in an original painting may be totally unappealing to another.

Popular types of original paintings include landscapes and seascapes. Some are also very fond of floral paintings and still life and make purchases of this type of original painting for their homes. Totally abstract original paintings in attractive colors are often chosen by institutions or professionals to decorate waiting rooms where they wish to create a mood of peacefulness.

Some people choose to support local artists and purchase their original paintings at local art exhibitions or sometimes at fairs or festivals. Such original paintings may range from landscapes to paintings of people or city streets or sometimes rural scenes which include animals. There is a tremendous variety of styles and subjects represented in original paintings at every level of expertise. In local art exhibits there are often a number of original paintings that are distinguished both by creativity and artistic capability.

If one is particularly fond of the work of a particular fine artist, but cannot afford the price of an original painting (perhaps thousands of dollars) often there are prints available which faithfully reproduce the original and can be a somewhat satisfactory substitute for the original painting. Many feel, however, that there is no substitute for an original painting and will simply buy the best they can find in a price range which suits their budget.

Regardless of what one can afford to purchase, museums and art galleries afford anyone the opportunity to view and enjoy the world's great original paintings, as well as the original paintings of local and upcoming artists. Viewing fine original paintings offers a feast for the eyes and a lift to the spirit.

< Back To Painting Next Previous