this is the thread for all things art.


with that in mind, I am looking a sculpture to go above our corner fireplace...

would somewhere like the flea market be the best bet?

1/10/2011 10:29:17 PM

The flea market would be best if you're looking for a three legged horse or aunt
Jemina statue.

What did you have in mind?

1/10/2011 10:34:20 PM

I've gotten lots of cool stuff at the flea market. We got a giant clock for above our mantle and two really cool gold praying angel statues for the mantle as well. I'd check it out if you don't really have anything specific in mind.

1/10/2011 11:04:14 PM

^I misread that. Badly.

To contribute, I've had hit and miss luck at the flea market. I haven't really been on the lookout for any sculptures there though - if you have any luck let me know.

1/10/2011 11:23:45 PM

One of my favorites.

1/10/2011 11:28:42 PM

just anything abstract...or random

theres a guitar playing frog on craigslist that perked my interest...so that tells you the variance in whtaever it may be. just anything different I guess...3 foot tall is the ideal range

1/11/2011 12:54:45 AM

what does the space actually look like? what sort of dimensions are you working with? are you opposed to hanging anything on the walls above the fireplace -- is that even realistic with the way it's set up?

I ask because i'd consider making something custom for you if you're interested (for a reasonable price).

[Edited on January 11, 2011 at 10:11 AM. Reason : .]

1/11/2011 10:11:00 AM

If you are going to hang art you like or has value above a real fireplace, be cognizant of smoke damage from the fire. My friend is an art conservator, and half of her business comes from old paintings that are damaged from this.

1/11/2011 8:32:01 PM

smoking also leaves nasty brown tar on art

1/11/2011 10:59:45 PM

Anyone have recommendations on local (Charlotte/Raleigh) artists that can do custom work? I have an idea of a painting I want (basic, cityscape from a very specific viewpoint) and would like to get a quote and commissioned.

1/11/2011 11:36:20 PM

be more specific, what medium are you looking for?

1/12/2011 12:07:13 AM

i'll have to get a picture of the area.

and its natural gas logs, not real wood.

its an odd little nook to put stuff.

1/12/2011 1:13:42 AM

^^Oil/Acrylic Painting on canvas

1/13/2011 4:54:32 PM

What do you do with your art? Tell me it doesn't just hang on a wall in your room.

You know, there comes a point with art where you're just paying for the name.

I have a scarface poster in my room, it works just as well as your painting.

1/13/2011 4:59:04 PM

Quote :

"I've had hit and miss luck at the flea market."

me dos.

but the things ive gotten have been BADASS.

1/13/2011 5:01:17 PM

The text that appears on this screen can be considered a work of art.

1/13/2011 6:29:22 PM