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I like shopscadonline.com--its art school students.

Ooooh, don't forget New York's mixedgreens.com.

I always find the best "cheap" artwork at housing works auctions...

http://www.housingworksauctions.com

Aqua Rabbit! Yeah! I'm a huge fan of her work, having run across it in the Flickr community. I'm so happy to see her getting exposure for her cheery, warm, happy pieces. When I see them, they make me smile. Which makes them wonderful to have in your home! :)

sorry--I don't know how that happened.

For single artists list I wanted to tell you about Jessica Torrant.

I LOVE her work! (click on my name for the link)

This was posted on the Chicago site, but I wanted to tell everyone in New York about it:

WHEREVER
www.deveningprojects.com

Check it out.

[blush]!

thank you!

I have just too too many favorite places to buy art.

single artists:
Amy Ruppel, from Portland
http://www.amyruppel.com/

Ayu Tomikawa, from San Francisco
http://www.ayutomikawa.com/gallery.html

Jeremiah Ketner
http://www.smallandround.com/paintings/index.html

Bishop Lennon, also from Portland
http://www.bishop-art.com/

Ivy Jacobsen shows at Hang in SF, and elsewhere
http://www.ivyjacobsen.com/

David Fullarton also shows at Hang; he's my new love: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fullarton/

Saelee Oh, illustration and amazing cut paper
http://www.saeleeoh.com/

For something more modern and spare, I love Jaq Chartier: http://www.jaqbox.com/JC/paintings_2004.html

Whew! That's a lot for one post! :)

Check out two cool Chicago artists:

http://www.chuckmeyers.com/

http://www.printedcanvas.com/

cut and paste-ing my comment from the earlier thread, which is about to get eaten.

if you're in NYC (and even if you're not), remember that 'gallery' doesn't necessarily have to mean swank Chelsea artworld hotness. there are A LOT of up and coming galleries representing new younger artists in Brooklyn and Queens, especially Williamsburg and Long Island City.

I am semi-involved with one of them (Flux Factory, in LIC), and we just did a 'small cheap art' show a couple months ago, as well as an auction with pieces at a variety of price points back in February. I don't even make enough money for a West Elm couch, and I was able to buy work at both of those events. I'm not sure what their plans are for more affordable art events (Flux Factory is a nonprofit and much more in the business of doing more innovative work that is a bit too complicated to hang on your wall), but I'm sure it's something that they will do in the future, and that other similar galleries do from time to time. they also are known to sell work from their shows when appropriate, at prices that are not unreasonable.

Another-

Palette Contemporary Art & Craft Gallery:
http://www.palettecontemporary.com/

Please remember that this is a thread of affordable art. I liked browsing the Palette Contemporary Art site posted by Chris above, but most of the paintings were $2-5K, which for me, puts it out of the realm of affordable.

I was recently introduced to the work of up and coming artist Matt Mignanelli. He is a nationaly published artist/illustrator and paints acrylic on panel. The work is truly something different and stands out from the pack. I purchased a new piece for my loft and it livened the space like I wouldn't believe and affordable!! Take a look on his site: http://www.mattmignanelli.com

The paintings are mixed in with the illustration work.

There's an article in this month's Domino about artists who produce a work of art a day, they're called postcard paintings because of their size. Almost all of them seem to go for $100. I don't have the mag with me but they list a number of websites.

StuntKid aka, Jason Levesque, is a fantastic artist who sells large prints(18x20) of his illustrations for less than $50. His work is amazing and actually he's got a full-color book out.

His work is racy, but gorgeous.

Sorry, HTML tags aren't working. His website is www.stuntkid.com.

Visual Pump has limited edition prints from artists printed on canvas or paper in many sizes to fit all spaces and budgets.

My work is represented by them, shameless plug.

Another wonderful artist who I've bought several reasonably priced peices from is maija fiebig

www.maijafiebig.com

Don't forget about Thumbtack Press at http://ww.thumbtackpress.com/. Very affordable prices.

I had a great time looking at all these websites... just have to add mine.. hope you enjoy it.

http://jesscohen.blogspot.com/

Here's a few dozen more wonderful daily painters, for some affordable fresh artwork :-)

http://dailypainters.blogspot.com

I'd like to put forward a new ethical art gallery that hosts art pieces by established british artists, rewards them fairly (unlike traditional galleries or most online galleries that charge 40-60% commission) and supports medecins sans frontieres:

http:www.theartsource.org

I'd like to put forward a new ethical art gallery that hosts art pieces by established british artists, rewards them fairly (unlike traditional galleries or most online galleries that charge 40-60% commission) and supports medecins sans frontieres:

www.theartsource.org

You can also check out the Art Real Gallery at http://artrealgallery.blogspot.com -- original work for sale by emerging modern realist painters.

Please forgive the shameless plug, but if you're looking for fun, original work at tiny prices, stop by my Affordable Art blog...
http://affordableartgallery.blogspot.com/

Feedback appreciated!

Theres a new site with affordable paintings by kumi. www.artumi.me.uk

If you are looking for some affordable art. Check out
DISCOSALT

you can contact artists directly there or buy through the MERCH section. Everything is paypal. Its easy and there is some really hip stuff there.