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fancyginglass · 13/02/2021 21:31

My son has started doing digital art - basically he is taking photos of local landmarks and putting his own spin on them adding different filters. This is only one of the versions he has created. If this was a landmark local to you would you buy a print?

Would you be interested in buying this
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ChronicallyCurious · 13/02/2021 23:01

Not for me sorry! If I was to buy something local I’d buy a pencil/charcoal drawing as I love those.

I’m sure there’s a good market for something like that though!

SukiPutTheEarlGreyOn · 13/02/2021 23:02

Yes, I would. He’s obviously talented and has developed his own style which would put his own spin on different geographic landmarks. I like his use of muted colour and the stylised form. In terms of conventional art, the this would work well with two or three related images hung together, especially if working within a particular niche or theme such as geographic locations. I’m guessing the best market would be found via online digital art sites aimed at contemporaries rather than a MN demographic.

MiddleClassMother · 13/02/2021 23:02

I wouldn't buy it myself (maybe if the place was special to me in some way? however I would like a family type photo doing like this... Your son has potential, ignore some of the snotty comments on here.

SarahAndQuack · 13/02/2021 23:03

No, I think the composition is the issue. I don't personally like the style of it either, but know people who would. But it's a very static image to start with - it would be static as a straight photo - and then what he's done to it makes it more static still as it flattens out the natural contrasts. I think that's why people are objecting to it seeming a bit cartoonish or like a still from a 3-D game. I can imagine that style would be more arresting if it were used with a base image that had more movement to it.

Cloudsurfing · 13/02/2021 23:03

@fancyginglass

Can I ask what would be to someone's taste? He has done original digital art pieces - to be fair, now many of us own an original art painting - I have one which was given to my husband to be honest although it's worth £300 I wouldn't have given £5 for it.
I’d prefer it if it was painted, I don’t really like photos if I haven’t taken them as it doesn’t seem personal enough. I do like the idea of him editing people’s own photos, although I would pay more than £20 for it.
Diverseopinions · 13/02/2021 23:03

I think there would be a market for a local landmark. Something recognisable and with greater unique and memorable detail would suit the style: Clifton Suspension Bridge, I was thinking of.

I think the trick would be to work on capturing the mood with greater intensity. Express what he senses is the feeling and atmosphere of the place - mystery or joy, for example, and create that with the colouring. Get a bit more drama in there with definition and shaded or fading out areas. Interpret nature's mood, on that day.

MasterBeth · 13/02/2021 23:04

No. It looks like the kind of awful hippie art you get in old seaside towns - rainbows and stallions and starbursts etc.

But there’s no accounting for taste.

Skysblue · 13/02/2021 23:04

If it was local to me I might, but I wouldn’t pay ‘art’ prices. I’d be most likely to get it if it was local scene xmas cards or mousemat / mug etc.

Maddison12 · 13/02/2021 23:04

I think they're really good, if it was a landmark local to me would buy one. As pp said greetings cards and calendars are a really good idea also.

StoneofDestiny · 13/02/2021 23:06

My walls are covered in original paintings and sketches / but if this was of somewhere I knew or meant something to me then I’d consider it - I’d go for the more ‘way out there’ colouring to display in a less formal room. I hope he makes a success of his craft.

MindGrapes · 13/02/2021 23:07

It's hard to see properly from a small picture. But does it remind anyone else of the illustrations from The Patchwork Cat? I loved that book so much as a child!

Lastbonestanding · 13/02/2021 23:07

I didn't think I would from your description of what he does but when I clicked into the picture I liked it. I would pay for similiar pictures of local landmarks that I love particularly if they didn't cost too much.

Hotelhelp · 13/02/2021 23:08

Knew as soon as I saw this it was Largs Pencil! I like it.

Rockbird · 13/02/2021 23:08

I like it, and if it was a landmark or place that was special to me I'd buy it.

Whammyyammy · 13/02/2021 23:08

Not for me, looks like Tower from the movie Shrek

OppsUpsSide · 13/02/2021 23:10

I like it.

mustbebetter · 13/02/2021 23:11

hi OP, what you are hopefully gathering from this thread is that EVERYONE has an opinion on art. Doesn't matter whether it's good or bad art (according to your own viewpoint), everyone varies massively. I'm a designer and artist and having created stuff for years for many different clients, both commissioned and personal work and I know that everyone has a different opinion. Some of what I deem "bad" art sells like hotcakes! Some of what I think is amazing is awful. Often times I have designed what I and others deem to be beautiful work, only to give it to a commissioning committee and them to completely rip it to shreds. On all sides of the spectrum - from amazing suggestions, to complete acceptance, to suggesting terrible changes. Art is completely subjective and even if your DS doesn't appeal to everyone, he is bound to find his niche market somewhere. However, to be an artist you have to be quite steely! Finding your market can be tough, and you have to be very "water off a ducks back" about it. Artists are given a bit of a rough ride, and pictured as airy fairy types but it's a challenging thing to put your work out there through the eyes of everyone, as everyone has an opinion, and they will not always be positive. Tell him to keep the faith and he'll find an audience that works for him! And ignore the haters.

Slackarse · 13/02/2021 23:13

Absolutely not. It’s not good for being digital art, it’s dreadful. But everyone has to start somewhere.

Norah8 · 13/02/2021 23:14

I like it... Is it the pencil at largs

Chambored · 13/02/2021 23:14

I like the concept, but would prefer more muted / moody colours.
The colours you posted are a bit ‘fantasy’ for me.
I think other posters’ suggestions of gift cards / coasters are great though.

TheGoodEnoughWife · 13/02/2021 23:16

@Slackarse how fucking rude!

I don't think I have ever sworn on here but come on. Enough now.

SummerWhisper · 13/02/2021 23:21

Spot on @mustbebetter

I scour etsy and Pinterest for art eye candy. I really like your son's work. He should look at Roy Lichtenstein's landscapes and look at digital artists on etsy and see how much they sell and their styles. A digital download can sell forever. I absolutely think he has a market and I hope he flourishes.

There have been some really unkind comments rather than the critical feedback you asked for. Please ignore them. I am proud of your son, too x

Elphame · 13/02/2021 23:26

@fancyginglass

Elphame not many of us could afford that.
There are lots of nice watercolours in charity shops. Most just need new mounts and frames.

Lots of artists on Facebook too. I rarely pay more then £40 for an original piece and I’ll often commission one too.

Original art doesn’t have to be expensive

MumW · 13/02/2021 23:26

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. They aren't my style but just because I wouldn't buy them doesn't mean someone else wouldn't.
I guess the only way to find out is to try.

breatheinskipthegym · 13/02/2021 23:30

Not to my taste, but he might be onto something.

I know of this guy in a work capacity, and he does pretty well...

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