Monday, December 02, 2013

How my Art in Small Format Benefits you! Plus Some Sweet Christmas ACEOs

"Under The Tree ACEO"
Cat and Mouse
2.5 by 3.5 inches
Acrylic on Watercolor Paper
by Linda L Martin
Original Painting listed on
Linda's Every Day Art Store
on ETSY
As a small format artist, I still work more in mediums and sizes under 12 by 9 inches and many of my in-house prints are also in ACEO sizes.  These are smaller affordable works of art that fit into new more down sized houses. They are also less expensive for new collectors just starting to invest in the Fine Art Market. Those wishing to invest should first buy art that they enjoy, no matter what the size. Buying in small formats first will help determine the skill and scope of the works that you as a collector find comfortable owning.

Because the small format work is relatively less expensive for new collectors just starting to invest in the fine art market it makes a good start as you are learning the market.   Also for lessor known artists the investment over time is more than it would be if you were purchasing art of more well-known established  artists who command prices in the 6 figure range or higher. 

I personally love working in small format art because  it allows more people to own original art work. also because I am not as well known as some, my prices are low enough for most people to purchase them and high enough to know that you are purchasing something special as a keep sake  or  to add to your collection.


"Snow Cabin" ACEO
2.5 by 3.5 inches
Acrylic on Watercolor Paper
by Linda L Martin
Original Painting listed on
Linda's Every Day Art Store
on ETSY
To see the entire Holiday Small Format Collection of Available ACEOs  For Christmas Take a look at my  Every Day Art Store on Etsy http://www.etsy.com/shop/LindaLMartinArtist


Sunday, December 01, 2013

Something a Little Special for the Holidays!

A Bunny for Chirstmas ACEO
2.5 by 3.5 inches
Acrylic on Watercolor Paper
by Linda L Martin
Original Painting listed on
Linda's Every Day Art Store
on ETSY
A Little More History ACEO Miniature Art

Miniature Works in Art Card Size were revived about 2003-2004 when arts began to sell via internet auctions. Some of these original works of art easily brought between $50 and $100 each among the more prevalent and popular sellers. Some of the auctions were even recorded  as sales as high as $500.  Most original art cards sell for Under $20.00.   With all markets there are peaks and valleys.  For those who continue to market them to new audiences,  the market still remains strong. I have been painting in small format art since 2000. The majority of my original art sales  from  2002 to  2010 were of ACEO sized works. The Details in works this small can be a detailed as  as larger more complicated paintings or as simple as line drawings or splashes of color.

See all the Every Day Art on my Etsy Store: http://www.etsy.com/shop/LindaLMartinArtist