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What are your comments on repeating a painting,is it cheating or defrauding a buyer?
I have had a small success with a painting I made up of a Bodega,a view thru a dark space into the bright sunshine .The first sold 40x40cm acrylic for 50€,it was in my local bar / restaurant, then I did it again as the buyer wanted a copy for a friend .then I got an order for another! so each time I changed the view slightly ,a different flowerpot, or the shape of the tree.
I then painted a larger version for me ,on an oblong canvas,and added a cat,but wasn`t too happy with the format so put it in the bar and its sold for 130€!!.So do I keep painting and changing it slightly or am I cheating prospective buyers.I don`t claim each to be original and I did compose the scene myself.
Luckily the bar does have a holiday clientel at this time of the year.
Comments please,and yes I do need the money and quite enjoy painting this scene. *-)