subject: The Fine Art Of A Wildlife Artist and A Watercolourist [print this page] The Fine Art Of A Wildlife Artist and A Watercolourist
When one speaks about paintings as an investment they often think of two artists in mind, David Shepherd and Sir William Russell Flint. These two painters are from different generations asa seen in their work. Both artists have created paintings that hold a social message, which is usually the case with most painters from both the past and present.When a collector has decided to buy a painting, they look for certain elements. The first thing is how well known is the artist and as a result how long are they likely to be popular? In the case of wildlife painter David Shepherd, there is not much competition as far as investment for his work.David Shepherd is a wild life artist who shows his passion for saving endangered species through his paintings.This enthusiasm touches many animal activists that have the same feelings. For this reason alone, Shepherd's work already has personal value. Shepherd's strong activist passion has been well radiated through each and every one of his pictures stood the test of time.His printed reproduction pictures of animals, landscapes, humans and almost every form of life with a realistic rhythm is one of the strongest factors that has given his work such longevity. This is what every collector searches for when deciding a body of work as a financial asset. His works have and still portrays the genuine passion from the 1960's era.His work, "Tiger's Fire" and "Tiger in the Sun" illustrate an unusual tranquilitycalmness of the animal's nature.Sir William Russell Flint, on the other hand was a watercolour artist whose paintings had a different type of investment value.Flint's painting focused on a variety of lively issues including his love of French women dancers. Although it may have been criticized by some people during his life time, it is now seen as great classical significance.His watercolour depiction of the female anatomy along with both abstract and realistic backdrops make his work hold some strong investment value.His strong sense of detail for the body undoubtedly came from his medical illustration history. Flint's artistic career began after the second World War when the country was in a deep depression. His beautiful colourful scenery and bright emotional moments raised the heavy spirits of both art critics and people globally.Where Sir William Russell Flint and David Shepherd's work similarities are their strong attention to detail and their natural gift to show the human spirit. Most people search for this quality in all styles of paintings when they are considering purchasing a painting. A lot ofMany collectors and buyers at large will feel deeply to things that represents what they see in their day to day life. For this reason, the emotions of the both the human and the animal subject matter is enough to make their art desirable. This also gives these buyers a return on their investment both monetarily and emotionally.
