Oil painting can be easy to learn, but a common problem new and experienced artists have is coming up with new ideas that will impress their friends and sell at an arts and crafts show.
So, in this blog, I will cover 37 examples that generally sell well online and at public art events.
1. Café
Location: They are common in Paris, France.
2. Retirement
Example: Sitting by a pond, walking, watching TV, and arguing with a spouse.
3. Vacation:
Location: The beach, camping, theme parks, and sightseeing.
4. Wealth
Example: Luxury homes, cars, social events, and subjects in elegant garments.
5. Working class (Blue collar)
Example: Truck driver, construction worker, plumber, electrician, factory workers, and welders
6. Office class (White collar)
Example: Attorney, software developer, Bankers, architecture
7. River
Location: Anywhere a large stream of water. Try Mississippi, Texas, Oklahoma, and Missouri.
8. Beach
Location: Visit any regional coast
9. Traffic
Location: Any downtown area in a major city.
10. Trees
Example: Oak, willow, and maple tree.
11. Hiking Trail
Location: Parks, mountains, hills, forests.
12. Snow
Location: The perfect time is between December to February in many of the Northern states such as Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, New York, and Maine.
13. Birds
Location: They are often seen any nearby body of water
14. Mountains
Location: The Rocky Mountains in North America.
15. Fire hydrant
Location: On islands in parking spaces near municipal buildings.
16. Camping sites
Location: Any national forest. Popular in Mississippi, Tennessee, Illinois and Wyoming.
17. Boat
Location: I would try an inland waterway or the regional coast.
18. Plants
Location: A home garden is a good place to start.
19. Flowers
Location: Typically found in a garden bed.
20. Playground
Location: Ask your children and they will let you know.
21. Fish
Location: They are often found in rivers and streams.
22. Construction
Location: I would try the business districts downtown.
23. Nightlife
Location: Try local bars and clubs between 8 pm to 3 am on Friday or Saturday nights.
24. Cars
Location: They are found on highways, roads, and parking lots.
25. Sun sets
Location: The sun sets due west during the spring and fall but check between 6:10 to 7:30 pm.
26. Truck
Location: There are many to locate on the road such as flatbeds, heavy and tow trucks.
27. Dancing
Location: You can find at any social event: Cocktail parties, barbecues, birthday parties, weddings, and New Year’s parties.
28. Musical instruments
Examples: Drums, Harp, Trombone, Guitar, Keyboard, Trumpet, Saxophone, and bass guitar.
29. Sports
Example: Soccer, football, basketball, baseball, and hockey.
30. Pool
Location: They are in hotels, backyards, community centers and resorts.
31. Men’s fashion
Examples: Business wear, nightwear, beach attire, casual attire, and cocktail attire.
32. Women’s fashion
Examples: Swimsuit, professional, formal style, and casual attire.
33. Portraits
Examples: Environmental, lifestyle, conceptual, glamour, full body and self-portraits.
34. Family portrait
Location: Home or vacation.
35. Love between couples
Examples: Affectionate, intimate, and sleeping.
36. Marriage
Examples: The first dance, forehead kiss, almost kissing, and bear hug.
37.Sky
Location: Anywhere outside where there is no obstructed view.
il painting can be very lucrative if you have the right clientele. So take your time to master the basics.
Now go out and create!
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