Sikh Art Sales On Ebay

[garch]

The title is possibly a little misleading, I'm not advertising an ebay auction (if the mods and sangat dont mind i may do shortly).

Just wanted an opinion from veer n pehn ji's.

I have a relative in punjab in who is a pretty brilliant artist (in my view), he sells some of his sikhi related artwork in the local town for pittance and this is generally his way of feeding the family.

I was thinking of listing some of oil paintings and sketches on ebay as I'm sure if there are plenty of people like me out there that would like high quality work such his for very reasonable prices - at the same time he'll make a more comfortable living.

Before I go ahead and list some of his images on ebay I wanted to know if I'm likely to face any kind of a backlash or if theres even a market for artwork?

His artwork is generally of gurdware or modified reproductions of the images of guru's in the mainstream.

[gurdssingh]

Fateh,

Can you please provide pics or a link of the work as I would buy. I seen one picture on the net don't know what the art form is called but its when you write something in different shades to make a picture, anyway it's Japji Sahib in a picture of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, I would commison or like to see other work for sale.

Thanx.

[garch]

thanks for your reply bhaji,

I've had some paintings posted over to me, they should arrive within the next week or so, I will upload images on arrival

I will pm you my email address so you can send me a copy of the picture you would like painted/drawn,

wjkf

[rupikaur90]

If you can update when the listing goes live that would be brill! can you also pm me your add if you can produce artwork to order.

By the way I can't see any ethical issue with it, someone has to sell in order for us to buy...

[garch]

oil paintings have arrived, however I can't yet upload as I need to do some homework on the copyright front (something i've overlooked!).

I have attached a hand-drawn image of guru nanak dev ji so you can see the quality of the work - it looks so much better up close. once ive figured out where i stand legally i will be uploading images on ebay so watch this space!

I've had a few pm from guys want me to mail them images once available - i will do send out half a dozen different images once I've sorted out the above issue

anyone else wanting adding to the mailshot please pm me your email add- the paintings are wonderful (uk only please)

[confusedsengh]

Hi veer ji,

I am also lookimg to buy large painting possible of Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj.

Could you post some samples please.

I would recommend a website for this sort of thing and if required let me know as i am web designer by trade

[gurdssingh]

Hi Garch,

Sorry for late reply, got your PM (been busy at work), anyway the image is at http://www.sikhsangat.com/index.php?/topic/63455-picturespotraits-of-guru-sahibs/, post number 2, (2nd oct 2011 12.11pm uk time), the post is by ishvtan.

[garch]

Hey gurd,

that is an awsome image, its not an art form my cous has practised and is unsure if he could do that image justice by recreating it - also it would be difficult to practice and uphold the sanctity of the shabd.

It is a high res image and it fits A4 perfectly (may have been original size) printing it using a good printer on high quality paper might be worth giving a go or alternatively having it enlarged on a printed canvas (just about every big shopping centre has a kiosk offering this service).

confused singh - paaji i will send you images on the email address you have provided me with; as i mentioned in my earlier post - until i am sure there is no copyright conflict i wont be posting any images online (better be safe then sorry)

[Khaalis]

Vaheguru Ji, if your cousin is interested in working (paid) on a Khalsa project (we need artwork) kindly ask him to contact me on yudh@#

Dhanvaad Jeeo.

[garch]

Hi khaalis, due to volume of current workload its not possible to commit to any long term projects immediately, however I can send you images of available artwork and let you know if the situation changes. your email address seemed to be only partly visible, can you pm it.