The Cost of Contemporary Art
by Thai on February 16, 2010

So my wife and I moved into our new place over the weekend and we wanted to fill it up with artwork. I looked around Etsy.com to see what I can find. I found this piece which blew my mind. Only because it’ll cost me some change. Don’t get me wrong- I like to support unknown artists that strive to jumpstart my imagination. I used to do murals for the cost of dinner so I know a thing or two about trying to sell art. It ain’t easy.
If you have ever seen Shark Tank, it’s basically a show about people asking for money in exchange for shares of their startup company. They will ask how much is the company worth and compare it to what they’re asking for. People have requested reasonable amounts just like this piece.
Listing: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39827941
Hello,
I’m new to Etsy and was wondering if this is going for $79,995? I just got a swanky studio in downtown and would love to post up thought provoking pieces. Something that will stir my soul with terror.
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by PartlySunnyStudio
Hi!
Welcome to Etsy
Etsy is a great place, I spend hours and hours
looking at all the cool stuff here!
The price for “Surely Ye Jest” (Original Painting) is $79,995.00
at this time.
I have prints of “Surely Ye Jest” available in my shop, for $149.00
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30555704
Thank you so much for taking the time to look at my artwork, I love
to know what people think!
Please feel free to “convo” (Etsy’s Conversations) me if you have
any more questions, or comments.
Thanks again,
-Rachel
PartlySunnyStudio
P.S. If you don’t mind me asking, do you really think “Surely Ye
Jest” is scary? I didn’t mean it to scare people,lol!
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by baconman
Thank you Rachel. So far I love the community and will be purchasing pieces to fill my studio. I have a lot of investment in Apple and as you know the iPad is about to be released soon. Once the iPad is finally out to the consumers, I will sell my stocks to buy this gem. I don’t want a print.
Growing up clowns have terrified me and caused me to defecate uncontrollably but when I look at this piece I get a sense of control. The usage of primary colors seem to tickle my soul. In the background, the dog gazes at me with wonder and excitement like a new born pup.
What was your inspiration when you created it? What medium did you use? Are you getting the iPad?
by PartlySunnyStudio
Hello again,
I’m so sorry for your fear of clowns…I am terrified of spiders,
so I know how you feel
Thank you so much for your wonderful comments about my painting,
you have made my day!!!
I’m not really sure what my inspiration was for this painting…
I just wanted to try an abstract painting. Before “Surely Ye Jest”
most of my paintings were of animals and landscapes. I wanted to
try something different.
I used watercolors on a canvas panel.
I know I’m going to sound stupid, but I really have no idea what
an iPad is, so I don’t know if I’m getting one, lol!
Thank you,
-Rachel
PartlySunnyStudio
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by baconman
The iPad is a device that contains Steve Job’s ego.
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