Subject is everything
This quote has been at the forefront of my thoughts since the New Year. As a full-time artist relying on art sale income to pay a good portion of the bills, I always have to be mindful about what I paint. There are beautiful animals in the world, but there are certain ones that get snapped up faster than others. Moose, ravens, bears and elephants are good examples of species that have a wide and willing audience. Human subjects seem to have their moments. Gord Downie was in high demand in the 2016 - 2019 period, as was Freddie Mercury and a few other celebs. In 2025, Jelly Roll is definitely having a moment, as is Taylor Swift and Post Malone. I have posted various hockey themed works at different times of the year, and get completely different levels of responses depending on the energy in the world. As an example, there was a competitive auction for a gallery canvas print of "New Greatness" the other night on my Russell Thomas Art Facebook page. Similar action is happening...
