Original paintings for sale
Original paintings offer a direct connection to the artist’s hand, process, and vision. Each work is a one-of-a-kind piece, created through time, intention, and exploration in the studio. Unlike reproductions, an original carries texture, presence, and subtle details that cannot be replicated.
David Roman's works explores the human experience in a rapidly changing world shaped by technology and data. Each painting is a one-of-a-kind and leaves the studio with a certificate of authenticity.
Five things to know before you buy original art
Medium is a longevity factor
A work made with archival materials on properly prepared surfaces will still be visually intact in a hundred years. Understanding what a painting is made from is a reasonable question to ask before buying.
Presence on screen vs in person
Artworks you see on a screen will feel quite different in your home - sometimes it's even better than you imagined, sometimes it's not what you expected. Use masking tape to map the size on your wall and ask for more photos or a video call to get a better feel.
Documentation is non-negotiable
A certificate of authenticity signed by the artist, a materials record, and the artist's signature on the work itself are standard for a serious original painting.
Direct purchase means first-hand records
Buying from the artist means the documentation comes from the person who made the work and can account for every decision in it. It also means 100% of the sale remains with the artist, allowing them to create more art.
The surface tells many stories
Original paintings have a material presence that replicas just do not capture. That surface is a physical record of a chunk of the artist's life, their emotions, decisions, hesitations, and stories that evolved into the finished artwork.
What to understand before buying an original painting
Buying an original painting is different from buying almost anything else. Beyond the visual appeal, you are acquiring a unique work that reflects an artist's perspective, skill, and creative journey. Unlike mass-produced objects, an original painting carries the marks of the artist's hand and exists as a one-of-a-kind creative expression. Understanding this distinction can help you approach the decision with greater confidence and appreciation.
Before purchasing, it is worth considering what draws you to the work. While factors such as size, price, and how it fits within your space are important, the strongest art purchases are often guided by a deeper connection. A painting that continues to capture your attention, provoke thought, or evoke emotion is more likely to remain meaningful over time than one chosen purely to follow a trend or fill a wall.
It can also be helpful to learn about the artist and the ideas behind their practice. Every painting exists within a larger body of work and a broader creative vision. In David Roman's practice, the paintings explore questions of identity, meaning, and the human spirit during a period when much of modern life is shaped by technology, data, and efficiency.
Understanding that context can enrich your relationship with the work and help you make a more informed and rewarding decision as a collector.
"An original work carries the time and attention of the artist who made it. Both of those are our most valuable resources.
In this fast-moving world, choosing to live with something crafted slowly, with care... that is an act of resistance."
Common mistakes when buying original paintings
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Assuming medium determines value
Oil has a long history and is traditionally seen as 'serious work', but you'll find works in any medium sell for premium prices. The medium is more often a personal preference for the artist, and sometimes it ties into the conceptual theme, like the gold representing divinity in Roman's work, but on its own, one medium doesn't make the work more valuable than another.
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Buying for the wall, not the work
Paintings chosen to fill a gap or match the couch looks out of place in a few years when you re-decorate or move house. Paintings chosen because you genuinely connect to it remains fresh for a lifetime, no matter where you take the art with you.
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Skipping the shipping conversation
The shipping cost of a large original paintings can somes be half of the artwork's price when shipping overseas. Ontop of that, there can be import taxes and duty fees depending on each country or state's laws. It's important to know where the artist is located, who is covering shipping fees, duties and taxes.
Questions about buying original paintings
An original painting exists once. A print is a reproduction made in quantity. They differ in material presence, scarcity, and what the object fundamentally is. The distinction is not primarily about price.
A genuine original comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist, a clear materials record, and the artist's signature on the work. For direct studio purchases, the documentation starts with the person who made it, for art resales, look for serious platforms that provide provenance records for each piece.
Work made with quality materials from a practice with a clear and developing point of view, documented properly and priced honestly. The medium matters less than the seriousness of the artists' overall practice.
Medium alone does not determine value. A gold leaf work on archival linen or paper is as collectible as any oil painting. Quality materials and their relevance to the work's concept matter more here.
Based on material cost, time in production, scale, and market position. Buying directly from the studio means the price reflects the work itself, without a gallery commission added on top.
Explore more original art
From smaller format pieces to large-scale paintings, the artwork in the collection is made to reflect the contemporary times. Each piece is signed, documented, and available for collectors world-wide.
