Question 1

What do artists do?

Accepted Answer

What artists do is create objects that have aesthetic appeal using their creativity and technical skills. Artists work with many different types of materials to make paintings, sculptures, drawings, collages, installations and other media. In some cases, artists may produce artwork for a specific client, called a patron. Other times, artists make art to convey a message or evoke an emotion. In the latter situation, artists may eventually sell their work through exhibitions or dealers. Find a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.

Question 2

What is a limner artist?

Accepted Answer

What a limner artist is depends on the context, as the term has two meanings. The most common use of the term is to describe artists who illuminate manuscripts, meaning that they hand paint decorative embellishments and illustrations directly onto pages to complement the text. In American historical writings dating back to the colonial period, you may sometimes see portrait artists also referred to as limners. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of fine art.

Question 3

What is an artistic photograph?

Accepted Answer

Artistic photography may refer to photography that is not representational, which is the term that is used to define photography that merely takes in the scene that a photographer experiences. In an artistic photograph, the artist tries to create a scene that is prized more for its beauty than realness. Find various kinds of artistic photographs on 1stDibs.

Question 4

What is a Photorealistic artist?

Accepted Answer

A Photorealistic artist is an artist whose work reflects the characteristics of the Photorealist art movement. A direct challenge to Abstract Expressionism’s subjectivity and gestural vigor, Photorealism was informed by the Pop art predilection for representational imagery, popular iconography and commercial art and design tools, like projectors and airbrushes. Whether gritty or gleaming, the subject matter favored by Photorealists is instantly familiar. Some well-known Photorealist artists include Richard Estes, Ralph Goings, Chuck Close, Audrey Flack and Charles Bell. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Photorealist art.

Question 5

Who is the artist Matta?

Accepted Answer

Chilean artist Roberto Matta is sometimes referred to simply as “Matta.” One of Chile’s most famous artists, Matta is best known for his contributions to surrealist and expressionist painting during the 20th century. Shop a collection of authentic Roberto Matta pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

Question 6

What is an established artist?

Accepted Answer

An%20established%20artist%20is%20a%20professional%20artist%20who%20is%20recognized%20by%20his%20pairs%20(fellow%20professional%20artists)%20and%20the%20art%20community%20(professional%20dealers%2C%20art%20critics%2C%20etc.)%20for%20the%20quality%20of%20his%2Fher%20work.

Question 7

What is an installation artist?

Accepted Answer

An installation artist is an artist who produces large-scale, site-specific, three-dimensional works. Most installations are made from mixed media, and they may be temporary or permanent interventions in a place. Some famous installation artists include Judy Chicago, Yayoi Kusama, Kurt Schwitters, Marcel Broodthaers, Gordon Matta-Clark, Jason Rhoades, Doris Salcedo, Kara Walker, Thomas Hirschhorn and Urs Fischer. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of fine art.

Question 8

Who is the German hyperrealistic artist?

Accepted Answer

Dirk Dzimirsky is perhaps the most famous German hyperrealistic artist. Born in 1969, he produces drawings and paintings of models' faces. His black-and-white works resemble photographs yet convey the emotions and personalities of his subjects. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of hyperrealistic art.

Question 9

Is Montoya a real artist?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Montoya is a real artist. In fact, there are two well-known artists by that name: Gustavo Montoya and Delilah Montoya. A Mexican artist, Gustavo spent most of his professional career depicting the streets of Mexico and their inhabitants. Montoya preferred to paint the poor and working class, considering them the most authentic representation of Mexico City. Delilah is a contemporary American artist who works in a variety of two-dimensional photographic and printing processes as well as larger installations. The artist describes her approach as postmodernist and explores issues of identity in the Chicano cultural context. Find a variety of Gustavo Montoya and Delilah Montoya art on 1stDibs.

Question 10

What is artistic furniture called?

Accepted Answer

Artistic furniture isn't called by any particular name. The term “artistic furniture” usually describes pieces that are highly imaginative and that break from traditional conventions. Over the years, designers working in a wide range of styles produced these types of furnishings. Examples include Salvador Dalí's Surrealist Lips sofa, Joe Colombo's Space Age Tube chair, Verner Panton's mid-century modern Panton chair and Philippe Starck's postmodern Louis Ghost chair. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of furniture.

Question 11

Who is a famous inkblot artist?

Accepted Answer

One famous inkblot artist is Hermann Rorschach. Although he is best known for being a psychoanalyst, Rorschach was also an artist who pioneered the use of inkblot interpretation during psychological analysis. Other artists have also experimented with inkblot paintings. Among them are Andy Warhol and Salvador Dalí. Find a diverse assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.

Question 12

Who is a famous perception artist?

Accepted Answer

One famous perception artist is Victor Vasarely. He is widely considered the grandfather of Op art, the term most often used to describe perception art. Decades after Vasarely created early examples of this work, the Op art movement emerged in the 1960s, mirroring the counterculture of the time in its embrace of visual trickery, graphic shapes and bright colors. Some notable Op artists include Josef Albers, Bridget Riley and Jesús Rafael Soto. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Op art.

Question 13

Who was the famous artist Gorman?

Accepted Answer

The famous artist Gorman was R. C. Gorman. Rudolph Carl Gorman, known as R. C. Gorman, was born on July 26, 1931, in Chinle, Arizona, in the Navajo Nation. He was of Navajo heritage, which profoundly influenced his artistic style and subjects. Gorman attended Arizona State College (now Northern Arizona University) and later studied art at Mexico City College under a scholarship. His exposure to Mexican muralists like Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siqueiros deeply influenced his work, contributing to his distinctive style that blended Navajo traditions with modern techniques. Shop a range of R. C. Gorman art on 1stDibs.

Question 14

What lamps do artists use?

Accepted Answer

Artists can use a variety of lamps in their studios. Desk lamps with adjustable arms and shades are popular because they allow artists to direct light where they need it. Similarly, floor lamps that can be adjusted as necessary can also benefit artists. Shop a selection of lamps on 1stDibs.

Question 15

What is the difference between an artist and an artisan?

Accepted Answer

The difference between an artist and an artisan is what they make. Artists use technical skills and imagination to create works that communicate messages, tell stories and share ideas. Paintings, sculptures, drawings and prints are some of the types of things that artists produce. Artisans practice a trade and use their expertise to craft functional objects such as furniture, jewelry and pottery. Shop a wide variety of art, furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Question 16

What kind of artist is RETNA?

Accepted Answer

What kind of artist RETNA is depends on what stage of his career you're considering. Growing up in Los Angeles, RETNA was mesmerized by the graffiti that surrounded him. He began practicing the art form and adopted the name RETNA from a Wu-Tang Clan song. In the mid-1990s, he began making murals on walls, trains and freeway overpasses throughout the city. RETNA later transformed from a street artist into a break-out star in the contemporary art world. At first glance, RETNA's prints and paintings look like an undiscovered ancient script. He has created an original alphabet, fusing together influences from ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, Arabic, Asian calligraphy, graffiti, blackletter, Roman lettering and Hebrew. Shop a selection of RETNA art on 1stDibs.

Question 17

Are artist’s proofs more valuable?

Accepted Answer

Whether artist’s proofs are more valuable varies. The limited supply of artist’s proofs often makes them more valuable than other prints. Discrepancies between artist’s proofs and the final prints can also increase their value. However, an artist’s proof that has a poor-quality image or is in poor condition may not be worth as much. If you're curious about the value of a particular piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can evaluate it for you. Explore a selection of art prints on 1stDibs.

Question 18

How do I identify an artist’s painting?

Accepted Answer

To identify an artist's painting, first try using the app Smartify. It allows you to take a photo of the artist's signature, and then it automatically searches a large database to identify who made it. If this search yields no results, you can try performing a reverse image search using a photo of the signature or the entire painting. Once you know who the artist is, you can use trusted online resources to determine the name and age of the piece. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer evaluate your painting and identify it for you. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of paintings.

Question 19

Is an artist's proof worth more?

Accepted Answer

Yes, an artist's proof may be worth more than a regular edition print. The reason for this is that there is a smaller number of artist's proofs since these prints are ones that the artist produces and then holds back rather than offering for sale. Depending on the image quality and overall condition, an artist's proof is usually worth 20% to 50% more than an edition print. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can provide a more specific valuation for your print. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of art prints from some of the world's top galleries and dealers.

Question 20

Was Keane a real artist?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Keane was a real artist. She was born Peggy Doris Hawkins on September 15, 1927, in Nashville, Tennessee. When she was two years old, her eardrum was permanently damaged during a mastoid operation. Unable to hear properly, Keane learned to watch the eyes of the person talking to her to understand them, and Keane's paintings are recognizable by the oversized doe-like eyes of her subjects. She began painting her signature "Keane eyes" when creating portraits of children. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Margaret Keane art.

After The Artist

1670s Surrealist Abstract Prints

Hans Bellmer Child and Seeing Hands — after the artist s 1948 Surrealist masterwork, 1970

Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Deco Modern Sculpture in Style, Silvered Bronze, after the Artist H Fishmuth

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

John Hardy (Artist)The Morning After, 2007

1950s Prints and Multiples

(after) Egon Schiele"The Artist s Mother", 1950

Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

Theodoric the Great Grand Tour Bronze, After Peter Vischer the Elder (1460-1529)

1950s Prints and Multiples

(after) Egon Schiele"The Artist s Sister Gerta", 1950

1960s Abstract Impressionist Figurative Prints

(after) Marc ChagallThe Artist As Phoenix, 1964

1950s Prints and Multiples

(after) Paul Klee"The Artist s Sister" pochoir, 1958

Early 2000s North American Art Deco Table Lamps

Art Deco Nude Lamp/after A.Ouline Silvered Bronze

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Galerie Maeght The Artist as Phoenix, 1973

1950s Modern Figurative Prints

(after) Pablo PicassoThe Two Artists of the Circus - Lithograph - Verve, Mourlot, 1954

19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Charles Amand DurandThe Artist s Mother - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century, 19th Century

19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Charles Amand DurandThe Artist s Mother - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century, 19th Century

19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Charles Amand DurandThe Artist’s Mother - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century, 19th Century

Mid-20th Century Academic Figurative Sculptures

After Henri (Comte) Geoffroy De RuilleMounted Jockeys Taking a Jump

1950s Modern Figurative Prints

(after) Pablo PicassoThe Artist and his Model - Lithograph - Verve, Mourlot, 1954

1940s Figurative Paintings

Ron BlumbergSelf Portrait - The Red Shirt, circa 1945

1990s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Stephen BassoLooking South. NYC urban landscape Part Mexico city landscape melded together, 2001

1970s Modern Color Photography

Terry O NeillFaye Dunaway, The Morning After The Oscar’s” Co-Signed Artist Proof (AP), 1977, printed later

1990s American Abstract Sculptures

Bruce Houston Folk Art Whimsical Miniature “Leda and the Swan” in Lucite

1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Marc ChagallAngel, WFUNA Marc Chagall Etching, 1989

Mid-20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Arthur R. SaffordAfter The Storm, Seascape, Nautical, Maritime, Sailing Ships, Boston Artist, circa 1960s

2010s Polish Modern Vases

Irena Vase Through the Looking Glass - Malwina Konopacka

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Barbara Castrucci"The Madonna after Raphael" Realism, Figurative Art, Italian artist, Realist

Vintage 1980s French Posters

Lithograph Poster by Georges Braque, Céret Museum Exhibition, 1983

1990s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Eugene DanaDreamy Abstract Geometric Painting Depicting the Tempest, ID Artist Eugene Dana, 1994

2010s Polish Modern Vases

Irena Circus Vase Through the Looking Glass - Malwina Konopacka

1950s Fauvist Figurative Prints

Maurice de Vlaminck, Portrait of the Artist, from Vlaminck, 1958 (after), 1958

1950s Fauvist Figurative Prints

Maurice de Vlaminck, Portrait of the Artist, from Vlaminck, 1958 (after), 1958

2010s Chinese Organic Modern Contemporary Art

"The Flaming Artist" Precious Wood Inlay Contemporary Wall Panel

2010s Pop Art More Art

KAWSKAWS - Clean Slate - Grey Version, 2018

Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Derek CarruthersWatercolor Interpretation of the The Raft of the Medusa After Théodore Géricault, 1991

2010s Pop Art More Art

KAWSKAWS - Clean Slate - Black Version, 2018

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Art

Purple-Red Marilyn by Andy Warhol, Pop Art, Signed by the artist s estate, Circa 2010

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Prints

Selfportrait of the Artist - Offset after F. Gentilini - Mid-20th Century, Mid-20th Century

19th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Charles Amand DurandThe Artist s Mother with Her Hand - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century, 19th Century

1950s Fauvist Abstract Prints

Henri Matisse, Portrait of the Artist, Portraits by Henri Matisse, 1954 (after), 1954

2010s Pop Art More Art

KAWSKAWS - Clean Slate - Set of 3 - Grey and Black Version, 2018

1950s Nude Paintings

Hyacinthe Hill After the Hydrogen Bomb , New York Outsider woman artist, Figural Seascape oil, Circa 1955

Late 20th Century Portrait Prints

Hans Bellmer
Child and Seeing Hands — after the artist s 1948 Surrealist masterwork, 1970

John Hardy (Artist)
The Morning After, 2007

(after) Egon Schiele
"The Artist s Mother", 1950

(after) Egon Schiele
"The Artist s Sister Gerta", 1950

(after) Marc Chagall
The Artist As Phoenix, 1964

(after) Paul Klee
"The Artist s Sister" pochoir, 1958

(after) Pablo Picasso
The Two Artists of the Circus - Lithograph - Verve, Mourlot, 1954

Charles Amand Durand
The Artist s Mother - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century, 19th Century

Charles Amand Durand
The Artist s Mother - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century, 19th Century

Charles Amand Durand
The Artist’s Mother - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century, 19th Century

After Henri (Comte) Geoffroy De Ruille
Mounted Jockeys Taking a Jump

(after) Pablo Picasso
The Artist and his Model - Lithograph - Verve, Mourlot, 1954

Ron Blumberg
Self Portrait - The Red Shirt, circa 1945

Stephen Basso
Looking South. NYC urban landscape Part Mexico city landscape melded together, 2001

Terry O Neill
Faye Dunaway, The Morning After The Oscar’s” Co-Signed Artist Proof (AP), 1977, printed later

Marc Chagall
Angel, WFUNA Marc Chagall Etching, 1989

Arthur R. Safford
After The Storm, Seascape, Nautical, Maritime, Sailing Ships, Boston Artist, circa 1960s

Barbara Castrucci
"The Madonna after Raphael" Realism, Figurative Art, Italian artist, Realist

Eugene Dana
Dreamy Abstract Geometric Painting Depicting the Tempest, ID Artist Eugene Dana, 1994

KAWS
KAWS - Clean Slate - Grey Version, 2018

Derek Carruthers
Watercolor Interpretation of the The Raft of the Medusa After Théodore Géricault, 1991

KAWS
KAWS - Clean Slate - Black Version, 2018

Charles Amand Durand
The Artist s Mother with Her Hand - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century, 19th Century

KAWS
KAWS - Clean Slate - Set of 3 - Grey and Black Version, 2018

Hyacinthe Hill
After the Hydrogen Bomb , New York Outsider woman artist, Figural Seascape oil, Circa 1955

Suzanne Bloomfield
AFTER THE STORM 1969 Abstract Large Encaustic/Oil 60x48 Female Surrealist Artist, 1969

KAWS
KAWS - Clean Slate - Set of 2 - Grey and Black Version, 2018

(After) Victor Vasarely
Untitled

Anton Genberg
After Sunset by the Lake, 1889 by Swedish Artist Anton Genberg, 1889, 1889

(after) Henri Matisse
Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Flowers, 1943

(after) Henri Matisse
Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Flowers, 1943

Angela Wakefield
Times Square New York City Reflections after the Rain by British Urban Artist, 2023

(after) Egon Schiele Max Jaffe
R. Layni, Zeichnungen folio, "The Artist s Wife, Seated" Collotype plate VI, 1917

Joseph Thors
The Duck Pond, c. 1895