What do artists wish they knew at the start of their art career?
We asked 14 accomplished artists: “What do you wish you would have known at the start of your art career?” Some of their advice is very practical ( keep good records !) and some is broad, sweeping and existential, but all of it can be applied to make your journey as an artist a little smoother and a little happier.
How can I find out the name of the artist?
Search Engines: If you have an actual title and an artist written on the label you can also try typing the details into a search engine to see if an image of your picture comes up. Prints from a famous original are unlikely to have a big label price tag.
What happens when you buy artwork on artwanted?
When visitors click the “buy” button on your artwork, they are taken to your PayPal page where you receive the full amount. All members enjoy the benefit of getting feedback on their artwork from other artists or website visitors. This is done through comments made on the artwork you post.
Are there any works of art that have never been auctioned?
It may well be that you fail to find a definite answer, but don’t be discouraged. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and there are many uniquely wonderful works of art that are created by amateur artists whose names will never feature in an auction catalogue or a museum inventory.
How can I find out the name of an artist?
Look for a legible signature or notation on the artwork, including the back, and also on the bottom if it is a sculpture. If you are unable to determine the artist’s name, you might provide photos (or jpgs) to dealers and auction houses (not museums) carrying similar works.
How many auction records are there in AskART?
Over 350,000 artists with millions of auction records. Plus artist signatures, biographies and sales analysis charts. Up to 100 auction record searches/views per month (per user) are allowed.
How can I find out what my art is worth?
If you are unable to determine the artist’s name, you might provide photos (or jpgs) to dealers and auction houses (not museums) carrying similar works. What’s the artwork size, subject matter, year painted? The size of an artwork is very often a factor in its value. In addition, some artists are especially known for certain subject matter.
It may well be that you fail to find a definite answer, but don’t be discouraged. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and there are many uniquely wonderful works of art that are created by amateur artists whose names will never feature in an auction catalogue or a museum inventory.
