One things that always sells for me are "black and white" paintings. Any landscape just using a black (Prussian blue + van dyke brown is the one I use) and white seems to appeal to a lot

Thank you for sharing your artwork and experience. 😀😀👋👋💖💖

I've been a painter all my life. First an illustrator, and for the last decade or so, a gallery artist. I show in several galleries, and have painted just about everything at one time or another, and I've found that there is absolutely no predicting what works will sell. I've had paintings sell before I've gotten home from dropping them off at the gallery, and beautiful landscapes that have been in the gallery for years. Over the past eight years, my biggest seller - fancy Rabbit portraits! Speaking from long experience, whatever you choose to paint as an artist, paint it well, and pay attention to light. When you think your painting is finished, it's probably not. Take it further, but don't over work it - that's the challenge of good painting.

@donnagoray3551

10 ай бұрын

I'm an amateur artist of 50 years and one of the ugliest paintings I ever did actually sold !

@daveh9521

10 ай бұрын

@@donnagoray3551 In the world of art, it's astonishing what people will pay good money for. In the gallery, what the artist considers their best work won't be that which sells the most. Remember, few artists make a living from their work, so after 50 years you're probably no longer an amateur...

@davidlang4442

9 ай бұрын

What's selling right now are flowers like Roses and other colorful settings pieces. Number two are water colors. These sell fast on sites like Etsy. Landscape work in oil or acrylics falls to third place. But like kitchen cabinet colors, this can change overnight. What sold fast last week, this week you couldn't give it away. Colors be it on canvas or wall or cabinet, change with the wind. I know, as I was in that cabinet business for 30 plus years. It's as fickle as the wind. Just look at arts past history.

@daveh9521

9 ай бұрын

@@davidlang4442 "..Fickle as the wind" is so true, but sales are affected by location, price, size, etc. Even with the commission, I get a better price through the gallery system than on my own. And your location will make a difference. For instance, I've seen paintings in New York I wouldn't wallpaper my bathroom with, sell for biblical amounts of money! I've had traditional landscapes in one gallery that have been there for years, while the other gallery selling my "Rabbits" is sold out! One big difference though is promotion. Somehow, over the years, my "bunnies" have gotten a following...

Abstracts are the best sellers.

Hummmm ...l Don t know l live in Oklahoma and l sell birds Moutains desert scenes flowers ..farm animals...still life...Indian art. and light houses..l never limit myself...you never know what will catch someone's eye ! So paint what you love and others will love it also.

A lot depends on your location. I live in a Florida beach tourist area. We are known for our arts community. At a fine art show this year, EVERY painting of a rooster and our lighthouse sold. I would never put either painting in my house.

@monicacoyle3760

11 ай бұрын

I would put a rooster in my kitchen, not just for good luck, but would look cute and appropriate and a sea scape and lighthouse in my bathroom or powder room. I love art. Just saying. Everybody's taste is different. I would love to live in a museum of art

@AFAskygoddess

11 ай бұрын

@monicacoyle3760 , you are why, next year, many of my paintings I exhibit will be of roosters and lighthouses at the fine art show. 😆 🤣 😂

@gol622

11 ай бұрын

Depends on what budget you have if the painting is pretty and affordable then go for it,, your not going to find masterpieces at an art show 🤔

Clive, your generosity in sharing your knowledge and expertise is greatly appreciated. Your guidance has been incredibly helpful. Thank you for your invaluable contributions.

@CLIVE5ART

11 ай бұрын

You are very welcome

You sell a lot of ocean scenes because you're so freaking good at it😊

Top of the Morning Oliver, I love Ireland..and your good advise...I live in Tx. U.S. Hugs n Love Barbie Lockett..

@lisaelvin8463

3 ай бұрын

He's a Welshman, not Irish.

Thank you for your always interesting videos - I want to wish you a good summer from us in Sweden!

As an artist, shop owner (custom Framer) and show vendor, learning what sells can be a slippery slope! A Bob Ross style painting while selling can label your work as inferior or limit your creativity! It all depends on what your goals are, it’s great fun to paint as suggested here and earn a little extra! I believe the subjects suggested are spot on with casual buyers!

6th best seller is large abstract paintings (more for modern houses)

@karenlipman79

8 ай бұрын

How large… 30 by 30 and up?

Thank you for the great advice! I'm a beginner and I love to do fantasy intuitive landscapes. But most of my friends prefer my flower paintings so this is good to know!

Thank you, Clive. I have found one exception here in the US -- at least in Arizona. Snowscapes sell really well here. Maybe it's because we rarely see snow. As a side note, you've got the Bob Ross mountains mastered. I was a Bob Ross instructor for 20 years. As a fine artist, I still find the use of a pallet knife the best way to give texture to mountains and snow.

Good suggestions, Clive. But I've a question about how do you set up a booth for your paintings, how you hang them, or do you? I've yet to try this. It would be a good idea for a future video?

Thank you

Thank you for sharing such practical information!

Thank you so much Clive. This is so helpful. Thank you for your generosity in sharing your knowledge & expertise. Bless you.❤️🙏🏽😁

So helpful to get some practical information on selling art at craft fairs and exhibitions! Thanks so much☺️

Thanks Clive for your honest opinion on what paintings will sell best at craft and art shows. Great advice. Enjoy your paintings and your stories. Kindness, Teresa

My first best sale was flowers !!!!

Again, thanks Clive for some honest information. I'm left a little despondent, as I like drawing and painting buildings (though I'm yet to sell - or even try to sell - anything).

@michellebyrom6551

11 ай бұрын

Landmark buildings in your local area are good. An interesting, old alleyway leading to a courtyard. We have 3 bridges in Derry and the s shaped suspended pedestrian Peace Bridge is popular with tourist and local alike. There's a neogothic sandstone Guildhall at one end and an old Victorian army barracks at the other, the barracks now being a public space. The shops and arcades along Blackpool promenade are an eyesore to some. Blackpool Tower, or the Big Dipper on the Pleasure Beach would evoke a lot of memories. Presents for granny who doesn't need anything. Most towns have something. Lowry managed alright with the old factories.

Thank you for sharing.

Thank you Clyde great advice I like how you make things simple. Even if it's complicated.

I remember when it wa summertime, and triple digits outside. Finding a snowy winter scene on a painting on the wall. It colled me down.

Thanks!

Thank you so much for sharing your valuable experience here with us!! Such a great tutorial again.

I have always loved your tips! Thank you Clive!

Paint a flower covered mountain next to the sea at sunset! 😂😂😂 How about Hawaii?

Excellent advice and tips.

Fantastic info, thankyou so much Clive.

Good advice Thanks very Much Clive ❤🇦🇺😎

Hi there. Thanks for the tips. I like to paint marine life. Is that a good topic too? Since you mentioned seascapes. I'll give flowers a try. God bless

I was in an art show in a park. I had an extra painting where i was trying something new on it and it eas a horrible painting. Ugly is too kind s word for it. Of all my paintings it sold. Nothing else, just the ugly painting. People are strange.

Subject, size and price point are key, along with your paintings name and frame/mount style.

Thank- you for this!!

The topics of paintings seem to depend on more circumstances. My friend says that his landscapes sell very little and he found that motorbike scenes sell the best!

Thank you!

This was really useful - thank you.

I like trees

Thanks Clive real good video very helpfull .

Hi Clive, I really like your paintings, ideas and suggestions. I am wondering if the same collection of 5 selections works the same in different countries. I am an ex-pat living in FL, USA. I am wondering if you have feedback on different tastes in different areas or countries? For some reason I didn't know about craft fairs in the UK, I love going to them here. Maybe I was too young when I left, in order to attend University. Very interesting info. TY.

I'm guessing that the same list would translate to photography sales as well. Good to know!

What about cityscapes?

I don't know if you have found this out but it seems that it all depends on where you are. people always seem to buy the opposite like if they're in the mountains they want to see shape invasive versa

Clive, I love that painting you did of the fisherman on the shore of a river/lake. I watched you paint that one in the original video. It's my favorite of all so far. I even sent you a note to ask how much you'd want for it. I'm in the US. Thanks for the info in this video.

No one makes money at art fairs I did it for years. the only ones who make money are the organisers.

Hello Clive: I’m an American and was wondering if you think this applies to us across the pond….do you have any input from your American artist friends? Thank you!

A true artist will paint subjects that inspire them and not what sells!

@dogsandrabbits1

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@davidlang4442

11 ай бұрын

Do you like to eat? Someone else buy your supplies? Good luck with that!

@sharondoan1447

11 ай бұрын

True artists enjoy eating on a regular basis. 😂

How do you price your paintings?

How much do you sell per square inch? Or cm?

Abstract?

I added animals to your list only because I've had so many requests for them .

@maggiemae9099

2 ай бұрын

I wonder if paintings of penguins on ice would sell. They are cute and look funny when they dive off of the ice into the water. 😊

@christiansoldier1547

2 ай бұрын

@@maggiemae9099 sounds interesting....hmmmm..

And animals

See Peter Ellenshaw

Please help. You mention this term many times in your video. I have no idea what it is: "crawfez". What the heck is a "crawfez"???

@dianes326

11 ай бұрын

craft fair

@yopestevens1505

11 ай бұрын

😂

That painting behind you doesn’t seems finished.

@AFAskygoddess

11 ай бұрын

IKR

This first painting doesn't look finished.

@CLIVE5ART

11 ай бұрын

It's available in the playlist section and is more free style

promo sm

If you can't say something nice, say nothing at all. That is the reason I stopped myself from commenting on this video.

I am sure they Mighty selv very Well, but I love abstract art, contemplative art and imaginary art - but you could have strong experience of flower, seascape, Mountains, sunsets, and interpret Them in an absytact Way 🌷🩷

Very helpful advice Clive. I’m a hobby artist, but I must admit I’ve thought of trying my luck selling just to see if people would buy my art. Thanks a lot.😎🇦🇺🦘

How much do you sell per square inch? Or cm?