Finding Obscure Paintings
Does anyone have advice on finding prints of paintings by relatively obscure artists? I’m trying to find prints of the work of Lin Onus; Onus isn’t actually that obscure, although he isn’t a household name. I saw his painting “Gathering Storm” at the Seattle Art Museum just before I moved, and I’ve been trying to track down a print ever since (SAM was very unhelpful).
Any ideas?
you think that is tough? I am trying to track down an obscure painting about a saint in armor carrying kids on his horse and I can’t rememeber the name of the painting or the artist!
I finally found someone at SAM who knows something. She basically said I have to wait an indefinite period of time for them to start producing prints. So, the only options I see are to check back in a few years, or give a largish
bribephilanthropic donation to SAM to get them to make prints of their own paintings. Bah.We just saw this painting on exhibit at SAM yesterday. We loved it too. I stumbled across your website during my own search for prints. So let me know if you have any luck please. (And I’ll be sure to pass along anything that I find)
I’m looking for that print too, it was a beautiful painting. I saw it yesterday at SAM. Love to hear if you find a print!
I’d love a print of The Gathering Storm, as well. Please let me know if you find a print!
lin onus prints can be purchased at Fireworks gallery, brisbane, qld, australia. They have a website with contact details
Yes, that was the painting that left the biggest impression on me at SAM. I stood there looking at it for 10 minutes. Glad others feel the same way too. I really need that print to.
I also just recently had the pleasure of experiencing this incredible painting at SAM – it actually moved my mother in a way I’ve never seen before. I’m hoping to find a print also (I have just emailed the fireworks gallery in AU as Jason above suggested) but would also appreciate any other leads.
I emailed the fireworks gallery and they told me that they do not have it, but they are also looking for a place to purchase prints. So far no luck…I love how many people were moved by this piece! I will keep searching and let you all know what I find.
Try artnomad.com.au for onus prints
Try Picturestore.com.au. I am pleased to know that you like the onus painting. He did a series of fish paintings – i.e with the Australian aboriginal “trademark” patterns and colours on the fishes. I bought one of them ages ago for a small amount. You may be interested to know that he had painted the same patterns and colours on frogs, stingrays, etc.
Wow, I just saw this work at SAM and I loved it instantly. Just got online looking for a print for my dull office as this would be perfect to look at everyday…Hopefully we can find some soon! Nice to know others were touched by this painting as well!
Just a “Me Too” note. Looking for the print, found this site.
Amazing work.
Gathering Storm was an incredible painting, isn’t great to have talented people in the world who are willing to share their gifts with us. Now if we could just find someone willing to share a print or two…
This was one of my favorite paintings that I saw at SAM.. no prints available
They do sell the postcard at the SAM gift shop.
I hope someday prints will become available.
http://www.digitalartdirectory.com/splash.asp
Go to “fine Art Reproductions”, then the “catalogue”, then “main collection” then “Lin Onus”
Digital Art Directory does offer (extraordinarily expensive) prints of some Onus works, but I don’t see “Gathering Storm”.
I visited SAM 2 years ago and I fell in love with Lin Onus’ “Gathering Storm” as well and have been trying to find a print. I think it is one of my all time favorite pieces of art. So I have been searching the web ever since in my spare time – and just searched again and this post just came up. Maybe we should start a petition to get this painting into print!
Just saw the painting yesterday. Also looking for a print. No luck so far, hopefully someone will be able to help us out soon.
Just wanted to add a note that I adore that painting, too; it’s by far my favorite piece in SAM, and sometimes I’ll go on free days just to look at it.
I’m trying to find a print of it as well, and came across your blog.
Hello there,
I work for Seattle Art Museum’s SAM Shop, and we are happy to say that we are now (as of last week!) selling the Lin Onus poster image of The Gathering Storm. The piece is presented with a white border, and poster measures 24″ x 21″, retailing for $15.
Please let your friends and family know that we have finally been able to produce this image and have it now approved to sell – call us at 206-654-3120 with any inquiries about this piece, or to place a phone order to be shipped (shipping fees do apply).
Best Wishes,
Lindsey Dabek
SAM Shop
Great news! Thanks you so much!