The vivid colors of the canvas art works by Vincent Van Gogh rarely fail to capture the interest of art lovers worldwide. Van Gogh has been one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century: Even though he died from a gunshot on July 29th 1890 aged just thirty-seven at the end of the nineteenth century. Van Gogh was an artist way ahead of his time – A Dutch Impressionist painter whose investigations into the world of expressive color had a profound impact upon twentieth century painters and collectors: Revealing the world to them through new eyes – The eyes of Van Gogh.

Painters frequently mimic Van Gogh’s canvas art works: And as they say, mimicry is the greatest form of flattery. From an artist’s point of view, copying work offers up a way to investigate more thoroughly the techniques of the great masters: To follow their example so to speak – Every stroke of the paintbrush being an investigation as well as a revelation. This being a way to look at the world through the original artist’s eyes: To SEE what they saw: And concerning Van Gogh and color, to FEEL what he felt.

Vincent van Gogh is one of the modern masters and so his investigations are of great value to artists: His canvas art works of great value to collectors. Ironically, while he was alive, Van Gogh struggled financially – Without the help of his brother Theodore, he might never have been able to continue painting: Which is notable as his works did contribute much to the future of modern art. During his seventeen years as an artist, Van Gogh produced over two thousand art works: Around nine hundred oil paintings plus more than a thousand sketches and drawings. Today his art works sell for millions of dollars and are among the most recognised in the world.

Collectors can enjoy owning their own rendition of some of Van Gogh’s finest oil paintings in the form of hand painted canvas art. These works are of the highest quality: Produced by skilled artists with an understanding for Van Gogh’s techniques and eye for color. In 1990, the original Dr Paul Cachet by Van Gogh (completed just months before his death in 1890) sold for $75million – A record in its day.

Today collectors can thankfully purchase a quality hand painted copy at a far more reasonable price. Canvas art copies of originals works by great modern masters are accessible: They are affordable. Hand painted copies are in many ways superior to prints – The human eye being able to produce a far broader palette than any machine.

The Postman Joseph Roulin is another famous canvas artwork by Van Gogh. Painted in 1888 just two years before his death the intense, contrasting blue hues used in this oil painting and bold brushwork reveal Van Gogh’s mastery of impressionism. Van Gogh painted his loyal friend Joseph Roulin seven times: The only oil painting to include more than his head and shoulders becoming the most recognized version today. In 1990, Van Gogh wrote to his sister: ‘I should like to do portraits, which will appear as revelations to people in a hundred years’ time.’ Indeed, a hand painted version of this oil painting is a much sought after composition among modern collectors.

The Sunflowers oil paintings are probably the most loved and most recognized art work of Van Gogh in the world: A true masterpiece in the eyes of critics, artists and collectors alike. Van Gogh loved the bold form and uplifting color of these flowers and today sunflowers have become THE flower of Van Gogh. The original was sold for a record amount of money: And for most, a Van Gogh collection would not be complete without a rendition of The Sunflowers.

If you love the work of Van Gogh there are many excellent renditions of his most famous canvas art works available. They are appropriately priced and can be delivered to your door. The canvas art of Van Gogh is timeless: Produced by a man whose vision was beyond the comprehension of the day. Most of his later works, which are considered Van Gogh’s most accomplished, are available: Affordable, hand painted renditions that have been carefully reproduced by skilled artists. Priceless!

Author Bio: Angela Dawson-Field is a writer for Arts My Passion’s oil painting and Canvas Art gallery.She is an accomplished painter and produces wonderful portrait canvas art.

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