New Art Category Layout

[Natalie_R]

Hello everyone,

We are currently in the process of revamping the Art category layout. Please keep an eye out for changes in this section as they may affect where your listings have been placed.

We try our very best to keep your listings undisturbed but sometimes it is impossible to do this for every listing.

This is especially important for those of you who have automatic re-listings. Please edit the subcategory of your re-listings, if it is affected, so that your items are placed in the relevant category once the changes have been made.

The changes are put in place for your benefit and for the benefit of your customers, and we hope you enjoy them once they are in place.

Thank you

[Pharos]

Hi there

I think the new art categories are great, particularly like the "Direct from Artist" category.

Now it's just a matter of getting everyone to stick to the correct categories.

Well done Artworks and well done Natalie.

Ciao
pharos

[Natalie_R]

Below is a list of the new art category for anyone who is interested.
Enjoy...

Art - Art Directly from the Artist - Etchings & Drawings - Chalk
Art - Art Directly from the Artist - Etchings & Drawings - Charcoal
Art - Art Directly from the Artist - Etchings & Drawings - Ink
Art - Art Directly from the Artist - Etchings & Drawings - Lead Pencil
Art - Art Directly from the Artist - Etchings & Drawings - Pastels
Art - Art Directly from the Artist - Paintings - Acrylics
Art - Art Directly from the Artist - Paintings - Oils
Art - Art Directly from the Artist - Paintings - Watercolours
Art - Art Directly from the Artist - Photography - Black & White
Art - Art Directly from the Artist - Photography - Colour
Art - Art Directly from the Artist - Photography - Digital
Art - Art Directly from the Artist - Prints
Art - Art Directly from the Artist - Sculptures & Carvings - Metal
Art - Art Directly from the Artist - Sculptures & Carvings - Soapstone
Art - Art Directly from the Artist - Sculptures & Carvings - Stone
Art - Art Directly from the Artist - Sculptures & Carvings - Wood
Art - Original International Art - Etchings & Drawings - Chalk
Art - Original International Art - Etchings & Drawings - Charcoal
Art - Original International Art - Etchings & Drawings - Ink
Art - Original International Art - Etchings & Drawings - Lead Pencil
Art - Original International Art - Etchings & Drawings - Pastels
Art - Original International Art - Other Original International Art
Art - Original International Art - Paintings - Acrylics
Art - Original International Art - Paintings - Oils
Art - Original International Art - Paintings - Watercolours
Art - Original International Art - Photography - Black & White
Art - Original International Art - Photography - Colour
Art - Original International Art - Photography - Digital
Art - Original International Art - Prints
Art - Original International Art - Sculptures & Carvings - Bronze
Art - Original International Art - Sculptures & Carvings - Metal
Art - Original International Art - Sculptures & Carvings - Soapstone
Art - Original International Art - Sculptures & Carvings - Stone
Art - Original International Art - Sculptures & Carvings - Wood
Art - Original South African Art - Etchings & Drawings - Chalk
Art - Original South African Art - Etchings & Drawings - Charcoal
Art - Original South African Art - Etchings & Drawings - Ink
Art - Original South African Art - Etchings & Drawings - Lead Pencil
Art - Original South African Art - Etchings & Drawings - Pastels
Art - Original South African Art - Other Original South African Art
Art - Original South African Art - Paintings - Acrylics
Art - Original South African Art - Paintings - Oils
Art - Original South African Art - Paintings - Watercolours
Art - Original South African Art - Photography - Black & White
Art - Original South African Art - Photography - Colour
Art - Original South African Art - Photography - Digital
Art - Original South African Art - Prints
Art - Original South African Art - Sculptures & Carvings - Bronze
Art - Original South African Art - Sculptures & Carvings - Metal
Art - Original South African Art - Sculptures & Carvings - Soapstone
Art - Original South African Art - Sculptures & Carvings - Stone
Art - Original South African Art - Sculptures & Carvings - Wood
Art - Other Artwork
Art - Reproduced Art - Etchings & Drawings - Chalk
Art - Reproduced Art - Etchings & Drawings - Charcoal
Art - Reproduced Art - Etchings & Drawings - Ink
Art - Reproduced Art - Etchings & Drawings - Lead Pencil
Art - Reproduced Art - Etchings & Drawings - Pastel
Art - Reproduced Art - Other Reproduced Art
Art - Reproduced Art - Paintings - Acrylics
Art - Reproduced Art - Paintings - Oils
Art - Reproduced Art - Paintings - Watercolours
Art - Reproduced Art - Photography - Black & White
Art - Reproduced Art - Photography - Colour
Art - Reproduced Art - Photography - Digital
Art - Reproduced Art - Prints
Art - Reproduced Art - Sculptures & Carvings - Bronze
Art - Reproduced Art - Sculptures & Carvings - Metal
Art - Reproduced Art - Sculptures & Carvings - Stone
Art - Reproduced Art - Sculptures & Carvings - Wood

[arctor]

Quite ironic actually -- and I wouldn't bet against this being the correct category for this painting!

Art - Art Directly from the Artist - Paintings - Acrylics

Acrylics - Claerhout original Acrylic donkey30x40 on canvas Weekend special for sale in Bloemfontein (ID:25096936)

[lilythepink]

Another good grief from The Beak! Don't tell me the old man Claerhout is now dispatching his paintings from his eternal resting place? I don't think so ...!

[arctor]

Claerhout -- unlikely. The artist -- hmmmm.

[artworks]

This Category Is For Art Listed By The Artist Personally. .... Ie The Person Listing Here Is The Artist.

This Category Is Not For Dealers, Artist Agents Etc.... And Not For Art That You Purchased Direct From An Artist A Few Years Back.

Bidorbuy Should Give Sellers A Few Warnings About Listing In Wrong Categories. If The Sellers Continue To Ignore The Community Watch Or Bob Recommendations For Correct Categories, Then These Sellers Should De De-listed From Bob.

[artworks]

Lets Make Life Easy For All :

The Art Section Categories Should Be :
Paintings (includes Oils, Mixed Media Etc)
Watercolours
Drawings (includes Pastels, Ink, Etc)
Graphics (etchings, Silkscreens, Lithographs, Etc)
Photography
Digital
Sculpture
Prints
Other
Art Supplies

No Sub Categories Or Sub Sub Categories, As It Gets Too Complicated For The Average Buyer, Who Has Limited Knowledge Of Art. At Present There Is Allot Of Incorrect Art In Various Categories And This Will Continue. The Best Is To Just List According To The Medium.

If You Are Listing In The Art Category And Feel This Is Appropriate, Please Add A Posting Here.

[retailrush]

I must say I also get a bit confused when listing items... and sometimes feel I have listed in the wrong place!!

[Pharos]

Quite ironic actually -- and I wouldn't bet against this being the correct category for this painting!

Art - Art Directly from the Artist - Paintings - Acrylics

Acrylics - Claerhout original Acrylic donkey30x40 on canvas Weekend special for sale in Bloemfontein (ID:25096936)

Hee, hee , hee. I love it! :D

[arctor]

Of the 16 or so Claerhouts on sale on Bob yesterday I reckon that about 15 were incorrectly categorized!

[Pharos]

Of the 16 or so Claerhouts on sale on Bob yesterday I reckon that about 15 were incorrectly categorized!

Would that be because they weren't listed in the "Direct from the Artist" category? :D

[shuvanni]

Hi Artworks
I sell under South African Originals - As a South African Art dealer we are not able to compete with mass produced Chinese; Canadian; and other imported paintings that are masterfully executed but only have the value of oil on canvas - there is no other intrinsic value.
There are Thousands of imported oils and Local South African Artists will be lost amongs the thousands of imported art. At least to have a catagory that identifies South African Originals allows discerning buyers to go where they are able to find value.
Most imported art is not done by one artist - it is done by many artists that add one or two strokes as the conveyor comes by - the art will never become rare and therefore never gain value.
At least with a category and sub catagory the discerning buyer will know where to look.
You may be in a market for the average buyer - I am certainly not. So life will not be made easier for me and other traders like me.
I therefore can not support your notion.

[shuvanni]

Hi NAtalie

In particular I like the Appraised Art section. Well done !!

[arctor]

Would that be because they weren't listed in the "Direct from the Artist" category? :D

Something along those lines...