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Timothy C. Tyler · 10-31-2002, 12:04 PM

Many of us have tried several mediums.

Dare I say it? Money.

Bronze sculptors get the most, then oil painters. I like all mediums and especially love a good watercolor. The truth is for flat art oils have long been thought of as THE old-fashioned/time-tested way portraits are done. Several of us do work in other mediums, but oils have always fetched the highest prices. Many galleries only hang oils.

I consider oils to be the easiest medium too. Maybe that's from experience but I don't think so. For me, it was a matter of choice. I once sold bronzes and may do those again, but oils dominate shows and galleries.

10-31-2002, 12:04 PM	#6
Timothy C. Tyler Inactive Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Siloam Springs, AR Posts: 911	Choices Many of us have tried several mediums. Dare I say it? Money. Bronze sculptors get the most, then oil painters. I like all mediums and especially love a good watercolor. The truth is for flat art oils have long been thought of as THE old-fashioned/time-tested way portraits are done. Several of us do work in other mediums, but oils have always fetched the highest prices. Many galleries only hang oils. I consider oils to be the easiest medium too. Maybe that's from experience but I don't think so. For me, it was a matter of choice. I once sold bronzes and may do those again, but oils dominate shows and galleries.