7/21/2014

Useful Tips On Buying Original Oil Paintings For Sale

By Paulette Mason


Art and human civilization has come a long way since the earliest settlements and empires. It has provided man with an outlet for effective self expression. It has provided man with a creative way to tell stories. These old art forms have also given historians a brilliant and very effective way to trace events. Indeed, art has become a most beneficial tool for all humankind.

Art has also always been the way for man to express beauty. The sketch artist creates lines and forms with his pencil to capture the beauty of something in a simple yet nostalgic way. The sculptor uses his tools to recreate the beauty of another, and manages to make it look very much life like. The painter, with his arsenal of paints, pigments, and brushes, make masterpieces good enough to be original oil paintings for sale.

Painting with oil is a painstaking process of painting using pigments that are combined with drying oil. This said oil is derived from natural plant sources such as linseed, poppy seed, walnut, and safflower. The oil naturally produced by these plants is boiled with resin, preferably that of pine or frankincense. This is done to give the art its body and gloss effects.

It is due to this certain process of using natural oils and pigments that has give oil works the praise they so clearly deserve. The unique effect of using the said medium makes it a favorite among art enthusiasts. Some do not even hesitate to give out money just to have the said pieces.

A wise buyer does not take the word of the seller as unadulterated truth. Instead, he has become a master at noting details, checking all the sides of the story if they match. For starters, it is best to buy what you love. These are investment pieces, yes, but they should also give you joy when you see them hanging from the wall.

Another good reason to buy an piece of art work is to give life and accentuate a room. A painted masterpiece should be chosen according to the niche that you are planning to place it in. Even the nicest of paintings can look washed out if it does not seem to fit with the overall aura of an enclosed space.

Take your time. Do not jump on a frame just because you think it is pretty on first sight. Impulsive buying can lead to poor choices and haunting regrets. There is nothing quite like the feeling of waiting for that piece which awakens something in you enough to enable you to say that the said piece is the one you have been waiting for.

Always be vigilant to those who may come and try to beguile you into buying a fake. These people can be very charming and convincing if they want to. Before buying something, be sure to do some research about it, especially if you already have an idea which you want to purchase.

One can also check the frame. The patina is hard to fake, and could be one of the telltale signs of originality. Sometimes, the true copy has its own notations at the back that could also offer a note of historical proof to back up on its authenticity.




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