This is a photo of my father with a Korean family during a business trip in 1990.
I believe they may have been the family of a Hyundai employee, but I’m not completely sure.
The photo was taken in 1990, and I would absolutely love to know what happened to these children and where they are today. They would have been children at the time, so they would probably be adults now.
Hey everyone,
I have a practical question for those with experience in the art business and online marketing:
If someone reaches a very high professional level in fine art/classical portraiture (for example, technical skill and mastery inspired by John Singer Sargent), is that level of artistic skill alone enough to reasonably yield at least $10,000 a year?
Here is another unfinished painting of mine that I set aside about a year ago. Lately, I’ve been debating whether it's worth picking back up and completing, so I’d love to get your honest feedback on it!
It unfinished 🔴
The background, hair, mouth, and dress are still unfinished. Would love to hear your thoughts!
I would like to understand the realistic income range of a professional oil painter.
Imagine an artist with advanced realistic painting skills, specializing in portraits and landscapes.
For artists who make a living from painting:
• What is a realistic yearly income range?
• How much do artists usually earn in their first few years?
• What factors make the biggest difference in income?
• Can painting become a full-time career without working through traditional galleries?
I’m interested in hearing from artists with personal experience.
I would like to understand the realistic income range of a professional oil painter.
Imagine an artist with advanced realistic painting skills, specializing in portraits and landscapes.
For artists who make a living from painting:
• What is a realistic yearly income range?
• How much do artists usually earn in their first few years?
• What factors make the biggest difference in income?
• Can painting become a full-time career without working through traditional galleries?
I’m interested in hearing from artists with personal experience.