With this article, we chose to present 10 most popular paintings on Etsy out of the vibrant amount of original items. Etsy is broadly perceived as a lively platform for buying and selling original craft-work and vintage pieces. Its importance for artists, graphic designers, and illustrators eager for recognition and commercial success is widely acknowledged as well. On the website, you can take your pick among a number of different styles, sizes, motifs and color schemes.
The life of an artist usually comes with some considerable costs. Creativity and inspiration aren’t things that are waiting around every corner. When the artists finally find inspiration worth of exploring and embed it into a genuine work of art, they have to make a living out of it.
This is not always easily within their reach.
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The traditional way of selling works of art presumes going from a gallery to a gallery or art dealer and hoping that some of them will appreciate the creation enough to take it into consideration. This is a difficult river to cross. When a young or less renowned artist crosses that river, the vast plain remains to be crossed as well. Would the particular gallery have customer base interested in their art? Eventually, when this obstacle is conquered too, the reward might not be as glorious as one might expect. The gallery takes its cut. Usually a big one.
Artists are specific crowd not really interested in specializing in commercial activities. Since the appearance of Etsy, a large number of the audience can be reached with great ease, so the hardship of marketing and selling art and crafts for artistic souls has been significantly reduced. Anybody can make good money out of selling on this platform without being a marketing genius or selling expert. You can read in our article 10 Most Successful Etsy Shops in 2015 how thriving your business can really become when you are present on Etsy. You can make a great deal even if you are on the buying side. The vast selection from self-representing artists gives a possibility to individuals who enjoy art to build their art collection without spending a fortune on it. Now you can own meaningful works of art that aren’t mass-produced regardless whether you decide to purchase a print of the original or original painting.
From over 452 thousand pieces available in section Paintings on Etsy, first 250 have been reviewed in order to compose this list. Final ranking has been made according to the number of users who have favored each painting. In order to be fair in the systematization of this list, we have chosen only organic results. Paintings which were advertised on any of the search result pages were not taken into consideration. And here it is – 10 most popular paintings on Etsy.
10. Whales
Favored by: 6,240
Number of shop’s admirers: 10,031
This is a watercolor print painting coming from the shop Littlecatdraw. The artist enjoys painting animals, cats, birds and nature.
9. Modern Abstract Combo
Favored by: 6,292
Number of shop’s admirers: 1,803
Hand painted original abstract work of art from a full time artist Asiya Bajwa takes the 8th place on this list. She paints with intention to brighten up each interior and make a window into her world.
8. Turquoise landscape
Favored by: 6,326
Number of shop’s admirers: 15,461
This landscape painting is an original work coming from studio Jolinaanthony. Jolina resides on island Mallorca which is a source of all of her inspiration.
7. Thyme
Favored by: 6,597
Number of shop’s admirers: 16,948
Thyme is a watercolor handmade painting by ColorWatercolor. The creator is by profession web and interior designer interested in botanical and floral artwork.
6. Mermaid
Favored by: 6,736
Number of shop’s admirers: 6,524
The sixth place on this list of the most popular paintings on Etsy is another creation of very popular artist Rachel Byler and her shop TheColorfulCatStudio.
5. Grey Pink abstract
Favored by: 7,365
Number of shop’s admirers: 15,672
Abstract contemporary work of art created by Antonia and Fabio Duealberi from Rome, Italy, managed to grab the 5th place. Both creators were originally very successful in the corporate world, but decided to follow their dream and passion for artistic expression.
4. Dog Portrait
Favored by: 9,252
Number of shop’s admirers: 10,574
This is a custom pet portrait created by OilpaintingsChrista. This cute puppy, managed to steal 9,252 hearts on Etsy.
3. Blue Moon Landscape
Favored by: 9,525
Number of shop’s admirers: 34,915
A recreation of the original oil painting on canvas by Leonid Afremov, Blue Moon Landscape ranks 3rd in our list of most popular paintings on Etsy. It managed to get 9,507 likes. Even though the original painting has many recreations, each of them has its own unique texture thanks to the different knife strokes produced by the artist.
2. Psychic Fortunes
Favored by: 10,512
Number of shop’s admirers: 32,381
A print of the original gypsy fortune teller painting by self-taught, freelance artist Emily Balivet was favored by 10,472 people. She explores the mystical feminine elements of ancient goddess mythologies from around the world and includes these motifs in her work.
1. Fathoms Below
Favored by: 11,653
Number of shop’s admirers: 6,524
The most popular paintings on Etsy, Fathoms Below is a painting created by a shop named TheColorfulCatStudio and it represents a watercolor print of a whale and a boat. The artist Rachel Byler is specialized in watercolor fine art originals and prints for which she finds inspiration in nature and fantasy books.
