Where Can I Buy Cheap Oil Paintings?

ausmechkeyboards on 01/11/2014 - 11:38
Last edited 01/11/2014 - 11:43

Hi,

I'm looking for some fairly cheap abstract oil paintings. My only issue is that it needs to be fairly large.. about 55" (~125cm x ~75cm).

Anybody know where to look? I've tried looking on AliExpress but haven't been able to match the above size requirements, they're usually much smaller than what I'm after.

If anybody has any suggestions it would be very appreciated.

Thanks.

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  • JepunK on 01/11/2014 - 12:20

    Bali?

    • ausmechkeyboards on 01/11/2014 - 12:35

      Is there any online websites for this? Otherwise flying to Bali negates the 'cheap' element I'm after :p

  • autopumpkin on 01/11/2014 - 12:49

    I can help you find it from Chinese Ebay Taobao, what's your budget.

    • ausmechkeyboards on 02/11/2014 - 12:28

      Hello, I don't want to spend more than about $60-$70.

  • [Deactivated] on 01/11/2014 - 13:49

    Don't know if this is of any help?
    http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB…

  • tissue on 01/11/2014 - 15:12

    Ive got some cheap oil paintings from ebay. They paint them in China and send them over in a post-tube, and you just need to make a frame from some timber from Bunnings.

    Biggest ive bought is about 180cm x 60cm.

  • isthisreally_me on 01/11/2014 - 16:06

    Hit me up and ill paint you something that size

  • timmypete on 01/11/2014 - 16:38
    +1

    Slightly OT @autopumpkin and @tissue, but what sorts of paintings did you purchase?

    I've always wanted to recreate the secret room in this blog post (about halfway down) which features an oil painting from China.

  • tonka on 01/11/2014 - 18:44

    I've bought Chinese paintings from Ebay. The ones I got were spectacular for the price.

    Best option I know, if you know someone in PNG. All over Port Moresby people sell huge original canvases by the side of the road. If you know someone who knows someone in PNG, get them to take some photos and act as a buyer for you.

  • binusam2007 on 02/11/2014 - 22:47

    I am not sure about the size,but they have good collections:-

    http://www.lightinthebox.com/c/oil-paintings_906

  • orrinxu on 03/11/2014 - 04:28

    My uncle in China is a professional oil painter. I can ask him for some pricing if you'd like?

  • DealzEddy123 on 03/11/2014 - 09:49

    GUMTREE BRAH

    but $60-$70 probably wont buy you much…

  • StewBalls on 03/11/2014 - 11:26

    I don't know about abstracts, but I've found some nice landscapes in op shops over the years.

  • ozzyoi on 05/11/2014 - 12:36

    I think instead of looking for cheap paintings in china or elsewhere, one should buy paintings from an artist locally and suuport them, also we should truly appreciate their art and pay them a decent price for their time. Most of the artist are very humble and usually come down on their price if they find appreciation for their work. I am sure we all love art and we all appreciate things. I am not "for" paying very high prices, but the money matter can always be negotiated for the perfect art piece.

    • bargaino on 05/11/2014 - 16:38

      All the sales people there claim to be (student) artists, while the real work is done in dim factories in the interior :)

    • ausmechkeyboards on 20/11/2014 - 12:32

      I agree, but I'm not sure how they would feel about me cutting the painting in half, which is what I plan to do for my application.

  • ausmechkeyboards on 20/11/2014 - 12:31

    As an update, I found a nice painting on DX but the size was really small for me (40 x 40). I researched and found out the DX supplier has an account on AliExpress, and I contacted them for custom sizing. They were happy to do so.

    At the end, the painting will be something like 140cm x 80cm and it costs about $65 inc postage.

    Here is the store for those interested: http://www.aliexpress.com/store/contactinfo/914203.html

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