Hi
I bought a oil painting from a street oil painter when I was in Venice Italy.
I forgot to get his business card and I would like to buy another oil painting.
I don’t need to buy it from the same reputable painter but would like to make sure it is a oil painting from a painter.
Does anyone know how I can get in contact with one ?
Thank You
Posted by
Bendigo, Australia
1297 posts
You could try this guy.
http://www.veneziagallery.it/homeen.html
Posted by
white plains, ny, usa
4176 posts
I would be more reassuring if I could , but hopefully this might help - An eye familiar with oil paintings can distinguish the medium even when the brushwork is not very pronounced . Age of a painting is also a good indicator . Oil paint does not become prominent until roughly the late fifteenth century . The problem today , is that a great deal of work that may pass as oil , is actually giclee , an advanced inkjet printing technique that creates a textural effect similar to oil . Best to learn more about this before making a further purchase .
Posted by
OP
2 posts
Thank You ...
The painting I got is just around a 9X16 - very reasonable $40 ...
Looking to reach a easel artist that I bought my small artwork at or around St Marks Square by the gondolas that will mail me another painting...
Posted by
white plains, ny, usa
4176 posts
Best of luck ! I had a similar experience some years ago - meandering across the Charles Bridge in 2013 , I saw some beautiful paintings ( 8x10 or so ) of Prague streetscapes . I never forgot them , and was sorry I had not bought one . Last year , back in Prague for a return visit , the artist was still there , I did not hesitate , it now hangs in my study , and catches my attention , every time I enter and leave the room .
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23653 posts
Over the years, we have bought a number of "paintings" from street artists that -- we thought -- had a quality look to our eye. Never paid more than 10 to 15 euro or the equal. Generally cost more to frame that the painting was worth. For us they use the same purpose as large photo prints that some people have. For us they are conversational pieces in our home and a reminder of where we were and when. And, we think they look better than photos. Our biggest laugh is from a few years ago we were in Cuba and bought a rather beautiful large oil painting from a street artist . It was on a stretcher but too large to conveniently carry and with no mail service better Cuba and the US, no way to ship. So it was dismounted rolled up and put in a tube. We took it to our local frame shop to re-stretch and frame. After an extended period of time the frame shop called to say that they were having problem re-stretch the paint and we now concerned about damaging the paint if they stretch it any more. He said, "You do realize that this painting in on a bed sheet and not regular canvas." No, we didn't know that but it was not a surprise given that it came from Cuba. Now one of our prize painting even if it is not total taut on the frame. In end the framing cost us a little over $600. But it is a terrific painting.