My ex-roommate’s uncle was an artist, so we had several of his paintings up. I wasn’t a huge fan of the his, but still they weren’t horrible. I found what I didn’t like was not being able to hang any other non-original artwork because my roommate felt it looked cheap next to the oil paintings and maybe she was right.
To be honest, I’m not sure she was such a big fan either, but what do you do when a family member gives you a $3,000 painting? This guy made a nice living off his landscapes – including traveling to Europe for inspiration. The funny thing is, if you saw him, you would never think he’s an artist. He dresses like someone who has no taste or style at all.