[Req] Genuine Paintings and Statues

FrCrilly

Hi All,

I was in a posh Irish art gallery recently viewing original painting and metal statue works. As expected, everything was incredibly expensive.

Is anyone aware of an alternative distribution channel in which you can get genuine original work but at much lower prices? Examples of what I have in mind include:

1. a shy misunderstood genius who makes brilliant stuff in his/her garage and sells it at the local open market
2. a street in a foreign city (that Ryanair fly near to) where artists that specialise in this niche sell to the public

Alternatively, if you know a distribution method (and a distributor) that I haven’t thought of then that would also be most welcome.

Thanks In Advance for all responses.

Do-more

Lots of really good artists in Thailand who will paint you anything you want from a photo, cheap, unfortunately Ryanair don't fly there yet but if you google "oil paintings from photos" you will probably find you can arrange it over the net.

Now you only have to find a photo of a really expensive painting that you like!

Sorry Father but I can't help with the moving statues!

rtyped

The last time I was in Athlone there were a few painters selling their wares in a sort of market beside the shopping center in the middle of town,

I also have a couple of paintings on my walls from www.artelaine.com

( In the name of full disclosure, I know the artist personally)