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Five Great Examples of Collectible Paintings: This Art Mimics the Economic Downturn

Internet art gallery DiscoveredArtists.com reports that art continues to mimic life and, in fact, in some instances mocks life.A growing number of paintings and fine art photos posted to the online art gallery are themed around the current economic downturn.  The artworks range in temper from sympathetic, emphatic reflections on the plight of the common man, to critical commentary on corporate greed, and on the worsening economic outlook.”We always see art that reflects the good times, but crisis, bad news and social and political controversey really seem to stir the creative juices,” said DiscoveredArtists.com’s Brian Walker.It’s no surprise that contemporary artists who by nature are gifted with hyper-awareness and a natural desire to express opinion, are reacting to the economic crisis through their art.   Along with creating new works of art, artists are culling their portfolios for pieces that reflect the recent financial crisis, and especially art that communicates their sympathetic and empathetic themes related to the common man with concerns about credit, unemployment and corporate greed.Walker explains that “We search for talented independent artists and invite them to sell their work in our gallery, so we’re actually a curated site.”But Walker adds that artists have “complete freedom” to choose the art that they add to the site, so the themes and ideas reflected in recently posted artwork are a good indication of what’s on the minds of independent artists.And clearly, based on recent postings, the current economic crisis tops the list.

Over the past few months, in sync with growing bad news about the economy, a number of artworks related to the tragedy of business failure and high unemployment, and commentaries on corporate greed and Washington politics are showing up in artists’ galleries.

Fine art photographer, Robert Hicks, recently posted No More Credit to his DiscoveredArtists.com gallery. The artist relates deeply with the plight of small town folks who are affected by financial woes.  He writes, “I have been through financial failure in the 80’s when the oil business crashed and took me with it, so I have a personal connection with the images of financial distress, failed businesses, and decaying edifices that once represented someone’s hopes and dreams.

Hicks, however, continues with a positive twist to the tragic story of survival, “… I also connect with my images of those who try to find a way to survive in tough times – as represented in No More Credit – and find opportunity in the midst of the crisis – as depicted in Cash for Titles.  I understand the rocky road of recovery from financial disaster.”

Both photographs are part of a series of black and white images depicting the edifices or other traces left by people on the side of the road, inviting the viewer to imagine the stories evoked by those structures or other mute signs of human presence.  The photos are an invitation to the viewer to use their imagination and write their own story.

A completely different temper of the times is expresssed in Politicians on Parade by American Artist, Maggie Stewart.  This might be an artwork with a generally accepted point-of-view, but we certainly can connect the thought behind the painting to recent financial bailouts, and especially to the regulatory failure that lead to them.  The artwork is a small, but powerful 5″ x 7″ monoprint on copper plate, and is a real departure from the usual decorative artwork that this very established artist typically creates.  Clearly an inspired work of art.

Unemployment Line by South African artist Grady Zeeman reminds us that the economic crisis is worldwide, and is equally or even more severe outside the U.S.  The artist comments in a description of this artwork that unemployment is at crisis level in South Africa, and that rising costs for housing and food make prospects for many South African families bleak.  The large 36″ x 24″ painting is an original oil on stretched canvas, and is one of over twenty paintings that Zeeman has posted to her DiscoveredArtists.com gallery.  The artist’s mission is to raise awareness of South African issues that affect the lives of her fellow countrymen.

Corproate Conscience by Canadian artist Mark Eliuk leaves nothing to the imagination.  The artist makes no comment about the surrealism portrait because the title, and the painting itself speak volumes about his view of big business.  The 11″ x 14″ painting is available on stretched canvas as a limited edition giclee print, signed and numbered by the artist.  The series is capped at 250 and only twenty of the prints are available for purchase online.

About DiscoveredArtists.com DiscoveredArtists.com is an online art gallery where independent artists sell work directly to the general public.  All purchases are backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee, including return shipping.  Purchase original and limited edition wall art, fine art photographs and art objects with a major credit card.  All art is shipped directly to the Buyer from the Artist’s studio.

Canvas oil paintings invite art enthusiasts to enter new worlds

Canvas oil paintings can be found and acquired for much cheaper rates at online galleries as opposed to mortar and brick art galleries that offer paintings for sale. The same type of art work and the same quality of art work that you can find at a high profile art gallery can be obtained at an online art gallery. However, you will find great savings and convenience by shopping online for canvas oil paintings.

There is no denying the increasing popularity and need for art in the world.  You can not enter a hotel, eatery or even the home of a person without seeing some form of art. In fact, the majority of homes in the world features more than 20 pieces of art. These pieces of art could range from whatnots and posters to reproductions or original canvas oil paintings.

The art in most homes is either bought at a local department store or acquired at a flea market or sometimes passed down from one generation to another. However, in recent years the sheer number of online galleries has began to increase as art lovers have begun to realize how affordable artwork can be purchased online. What’s more, they have access to a wide variety of paintings for sale from all over the world. With the internet, no more are art lovers restricted to looking for canvas oil paintings at their local art galleries.

In fact, you can save hundreds to thousands of dollars each every year by making all your art purchases online. Online art dealers are able to offer customers much more affordable rates than in person art galleries are able to do. This is because art galleries have to pay the bills for their gallery and have to pass that cost on to their customers.

At online art dealers you can find the same quality canvas oil paintings that you would find at a typical art dealer in person. However, you can shop from the ease and convenience of your home and can save yourself a substantial amount of money on each and every purchase that you make.

One of the most popular types of artwork that is sold at online galleries is canvas oil paintings. Canvas oil paintings are in fact one of the highest sold types of artwork each and every year in the world of art.

Everyone is familiar with canvas oil paintings. There are numerous high profile and historic canvas oil paintings that people will immediately recognize even if they are not an “art snob”. One such canvas oil painting is the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci. This painting is so famous that it has appeared in hundreds of movies and has been mentioned in thousands of books throughout history.

When it comes to paintings for sale, canvas oil paintings are by and far one of the most popular and sought after types of artwork in the world. An estimated 3 out of every 5 homes in the world features some type of oil painting. Whether these are original oil paintings or prints of popular and historic canvas oil paintings.