How to make money out of painting deocrative pictures
To produce this type of painting (above) you will need a basic understanding of the elements of waves and
reflections and atmosphere, but it is fairly rudimentary and is well addressed in the lessons so far. Then you will
need a camera or sketch pad and a few summer days to sit around the beach ... of course that's the tough part!
Another formula that seems to have a universal appeal is the one with wrought iron fences, balustrades etc.
and flowers. In my variation it is best if the wrought iron is painted white and the flowers are climbing roses or
suchlike. An abundance of vegetation is also helpful. Again summer and high tones are well placed but make
sure there are areas of deep contrast that draw the eye. If you add small children and romantic remembrances of
childhood then extra appeal can be added and the clientele and focus groups will not doubt appreciate the effort.
And so in this scenario I have utilized in my 'beauty and the beast' work that you see below. I deliberately
evoked the summer Mediterranean feel so as to counterpoint the horrible 'beast'. This of course would prevent
otherwise good sales, but then again - is fame and fortune worth all that? In the marketplace this is a dollar each
way painting. There could be someone our there who might like both elements.
Well, these paintings are but two variations on good and tested formulas that may make you a fortune if you
need one. I have maybe ten other tried and successful 'themes'.
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