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[–] Bougie_Birdie@lemmy.blahaj.zone 17 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I think the answer depends on how you define art.

Like, the artist in me wants to have a discussion about the appeal of abstraction versus impressionism, and whether you should compromise your artistic vision for the sake of commercial success.

The pessimist in me says that the most popular physical art is probably Pokemon trading cards and other merch.

"Physical Art" is a pretty broad category because there's still a million mediums you can choose from. Would making prints of digital art count as physical art? That might be a question for the philosophers.

Anyway, if you're looking to break into the scene then you should probably visit some craft fairs / galleries / tourist traps and see what they're selling. Talk to the artists in the medium you want to explore.

[–] JackDark@lemmy.world 12 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It's entirely subjective. There is no singular answer.

[–] ace_garp@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Commissioned pieces that include the chosen people or subject-matter in the work.

[–] infinite_ass@leminal.space -3 points 2 weeks ago

That's a good idea.

There's an algorithm that can build a 3d model from multiple 2d images.

Everybody wants a statue of their cat or head.

I guess I'm assuming the world of computers and computery stuff here. I really don't want to obsess over a painting or whatever. So less art and more craft I guess.

[–] lemonuri@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 weeks ago

I am not much into art, but something I read in a Stephen King novel about a painter always resonated with me: You are not selling the picture but the story behind the picture. Whoever is interested in your picture, if you can tell them an inspiring tale about the circumstances it was created in your chance of a sale will increase manifold. Of course this is from a storytellers point out view so you can assume an emphasis on stories, but it kind of makes sense: If you show someone a picture you bought they might appreciate for the arts sake alone, but a good story is a bonus that will make this exact picture stand out. So if you wanna sell pictures, have a good story to tell about each.

[–] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

From what I've learned on the internet, I'd say furry porn sculptures.

[–] KittenBiscuits@lemm.ee 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

How does one make a sculpture furry? Is it resin dressed in fabric fur? Or resin so detailed to look like fur? Spray-on flocking? This crafty gal needs some beer money.

[–] infinite_ass@leminal.space -2 points 2 weeks ago

Either 3d print or teddy bear style, I figure.

[–] Libb@jlai.lu 4 points 2 weeks ago

Physical art. (Not digital.) What sells? What is truly appreciated?

The question lacks context, imho.

The only answer I can propose is: whatever you can make that will appeal to people enough for them to be willing to buy it, if you're creating a unique piece of art. Painting, sketch, sculpture, collage, and so on. I very recently read somoene sold a banana taped onto a sheet of paper for a very large sum of money. A little over a century ago, Marcel Duchamp exposed a urinal, how much is it worth today? So, really, anything can sell and can be appreciated as art.

Also, if you're creating 'reproductible' physical art pieces (say a recording or some printed stuff, or whatever), I would say anything that can make some buzz and gather enough people around it.

[–] HoneyMustardGas@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

Some people are making a couple hundred to a couple thousand per abstract paint marbling artwork. I saw some on Tiktok, and they had several customers in one video, so low effort, high payout.

[–] PP_BOY_@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

That's the thing of it, really. "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder," and whatnot. I guess if you're really interested in commercial art, take a look at Andy Warhol's "pop art," (and have lots of rich friends to prop you up). Otherwise, I'd suggest to just pursue a career in graphic design/art directing.

[–] infinite_ass@leminal.space -5 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Yes, commercial art. What sells? And, because nobody wants to spend his time selling bananas to monkeys, what's appreciated?

[–] Num10ck@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

check out the brainwash museum in los angeles

[–] infinite_ass@leminal.space -2 points 2 weeks ago

Will do. Thanks

[–] Elextra 1 points 2 weeks ago

It really is subjective. However, if we are talking commercial art, Robert Britto is one of the biggest names.

And I'm not sure what kind of answer you are looking for. My cousin is a professional artist but he only makes a limited number a year (def less than 10), makes a living off of it... His mind just works differently and his imagination is crazy. Its hard to explain what he sees in the mundane like just standing in line for coffee or looking at his dinner.

As far as art in my house, its been just art from local art galleries, and therefore local artists. They all have different styles. Traditional, contemporary, mixed media, etc.

Thats why its really subjective.

[–] hddsx@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

What’s your target audience?

[–] infinite_ass@leminal.space -4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

People willing to part with $100 to $1000 for a pretty object.

[–] hddsx@lemmy.ca 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

That’s pretty broad, but there are a lot of people who’ve paid to commission a D&D character. For even more money, the furry niche is pretty damn active. If you don’t want to create from scratch, there are people who will pay you to paint their miniature armies

[–] infinite_ass@leminal.space -2 points 2 weeks ago

That's 2 good niches

[–] danileonis@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

CDs, Vinyls and Blurays?

[–] sharkfucker420@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I like textiles personally

[–] infinite_ass@leminal.space -5 points 2 weeks ago

Me too. There are some amazing knitting machines now.

[–] OceanSoap@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I love watercolors. When I have the extra funds, I tend to spend it on watercolor paintings.

Most recently I bought a small cityscape painting from a man set up in Austria.