Dan Bunea
The creativity of the artist and the pragmatism of the businessperson are often thought to be mutually exclusive, but Dan Bunea draws on both in his line of work. With sales on both on the domestic and international market, he is looking to develop his activity prudently.
Anca Ionescu
For Dan Bunea, painting is both a passion and a business. Although he works in the software development industry, Bunea’s enjoyment of painting as a hobby made him think seriously of setting up a firm in order to sell his works in a more “professional manner”. It was chance that made him start to paint back in 2007: he wanted more artworks in his house and suddenly found himself unable to buy new ones from a painter he had known. “This was the moment when I thought it would be a good idea to start painting my own pieces and selling them, as I knew I had talent,” remembers Bunea.
And it seems it was the right choice. Although he never saw his passion as a real business, he managed to build a system to sell his works. The artist has sold about 60 abstract paintings since 2008 and posted EUR 12,000 in annual sales so far. The average price of a work is about EUR 400, with the total investment in paint and other materials being around EUR 5,000. “In this situation I am seriously thinking of establishing my own company for two simple reasons: first I could use the time spent finding new sales opportunities to work on my paintings, resolve logistical issues, buy the raw materials and post the new paintings on eBay and my own website. Secondly, I intend my company to sell both my paintings and those of other artists,” says Bunea.
He adds that when he decided to sell his paintings he started by carrying out detailed market research. “As a programmer I had some experience in making something of high quality at the right price, but without having a market to commercialize it, it is quite impossible to succeed,” says the artist. He realized there were three ways to sell his pieces: through art galleries, specialized agents and online. Because art galleries are more suited to the alumni of art faculties and members of the Romanian Professional Artists Association, they were not the main sales channel for Bunea. “Therefore I decided to focus on online sales – through eBay – because this environment has potential; the competition is very strong in terms of the number, quality and price of artworks. But to become visible online you need advertising and to put in tremendous work to be able to permanently provide information about your paintings and offerings. My experience with the online environment helped me a lot because I was also able to
create my presentation website,” says Bunea.
At the moment he is selling his paintings both in Romania and abroad, with international customers being predominant in the volume of sales. Since 2008 the entrepreneur has been part of an art scene from Canada, Energy Art Movement, established by a Hungarian
painter. Bunea...
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The creativity of the artist and the pragmatism of the businessperson are often thought to be mutually exclusive, but Dan Bunea draws on both in his line of work. With sales on both on the domestic and international market, he is looking to develop his activity prudently.
Anca Ionescu
For Dan Bunea, painting is both a passion and a business. Although he works in the software development industry, Bunea’s enjoyment of painting as a hobby made him think seriously of setting up a firm in order to sell his works in a more “professional manner”. It was chance that made him start to paint back in 2007: he wanted more artworks in his house and suddenly found himself unable to buy new ones from a painter he had known. “This was the moment when I thought it would be a good idea to start painting my own pieces and selling them, as I knew I had talent,” remembers Bunea.
And it seems it was the right choice. Although he never saw his passion as a real business, he managed to build a system to sell his works. The artist has sold about 60 abstract paintings since 2008 and posted EUR 12,000 in annual sales so far. The average price of a work is about EUR 400, with the total investment in paint and other materials being around EUR 5,000. “In this situation I am seriously thinking of establishing my own company for two simple reasons: first I could use the time spent finding new sales opportunities to work on my paintings, resolve logistical issues, buy the raw materials and post the new paintings on eBay and my own website. Secondly, I intend my company to sell both my paintings and those of other artists,” says Bunea.
He adds that when he decided to sell his paintings he started by carrying out detailed market research. “As a programmer I had some experience in making something of high quality at the right price, but without having a market to commercialize it, it is quite impossible to succeed,” says the artist. He realized there were three ways to sell his pieces: through art galleries, specialized agents and online. Because art galleries are more suited to the alumni of art faculties and members of the Romanian Professional Artists Association, they were not the main sales channel for Bunea. “Therefore I decided to focus on online sales – through eBay – because this environment has potential; the competition is very strong in terms of the number, quality and price of artworks. But to become visible online you need advertising and to put in tremendous work to be able to permanently provide information about your paintings and offerings. My experience with the online environment helped me a lot because I was also able to
create my presentation website,” says Bunea.
At the moment he is selling his paintings both in Romania and abroad, with international customers being predominant in the volume of sales. Since 2008 the entrepreneur has been part of an art scene from Canada, Energy Art Movement, established by a Hungarian
painter. Bunea...
- Nationality: ROMANIA
- Date of birth : 1978
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- Groups: Romanian Contemporary Artists
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Added Jan 31, 2017
Large living abstract painting by Dan Bunea | in the studio
Added Jan 31, 2017
Commissioned 48x48in beauty in the studio
Added Sep 16, 2014
The gorgeous beast - painting
Added Sep 16, 2014
Passionate love painting
Added Sep 16, 2014
Monaco 2014
Added Sep 16, 2014
Preparing for Monaco 2014
Added May 23, 2014
SOMEDAY, painting by Dan Bunea, living abstract paintings, www.danbunea.ro
Added Oct 26, 2010
The mini series of living abstract paintings - The mini series of living abstract paintings -
this is my latest series of living abstract artworks. I used bold colors and powerful contrasts, as I do in all my paintings, in order to create a lasting, energetic visual impression. Art buyers (and art lovers) will see symbolic references to prominent 20th century abstract painters like Vasily Kandinsky or cubist painters such as Geoges Braque. This artwork is still for sale, so if you'd like to purchase one painting just send me a message from my website http://www.danbunea.ro.
Added Oct 26, 2010
A new series of paintings, with large 3D effects.
Added Oct 26, 2010
Energized Radiance, with the Energy art movement, 2010 in Memphis, USA
2010 - Energized Radiance, with the Energy art movement - July 2010
The Summer Exhibition in Memphis, USA
Added Oct 26, 2010
Energy Spectrum, with Energy Art Movement 2011, Meridian, USA
2011 - Energy Spectrum - Oct/Nov 2011
Meridian Museum of Art - Meridian, USA
Added Oct 26, 2010
2012 - With"Artistes du Monde" - 10-13 Mai 2011
2012 - With"Artistes du Monde" - 10-13 Mai 2011
Cercle de Lorraine - Bruxelles, Belgium
Added Oct 26, 2010
New paintings, from 200 euros, at 70x70cm
Or larger ones, at 250, like 70x100cm, all framed and in wonderful condition.
Added Oct 26, 2010
How a painting is packed for shipping
In the picture, you can see how a painting is packed for international shipping.
Added Oct 26, 2010
33 euro for any of my paintings?
Yes, it's my birthday tomorrow, I'll be 33. I'm bidding all my paintings, the highest bid, starting from 33 euro ($48) will get the painting he requested. The transport price is not included and is usually arround 20 euro. On the 11th, when I'm back from my trip, it's the final day :)
The auction is on my facebook page:
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Added Oct 26, 2010
Green energy project - 2009, Canada
Colaboration with the fellow members of Energy Art Movement
Jul. 11 to Aug. 2, 2009 at the Sunrise Gallery, Canada
Added Oct 26, 2010
We are connected - 2010 - Chicago, USA
2010 With Energy Art Movement, project We are connected
Murphy Hill Gallery, Chicago
Added Oct 26, 2010
The art of business - Business Review interview
The creativity of the artist and the pragmatism of the businessperson are often thought to be mutually exclusive, but Dan Bunea draws on both in his line of work. With sales on both on the domestic and international market, he is looking to develop his activity prudently.
Anca Ionescu
For Dan Bunea, painting is both a passion and a business. Although he works in the software development industry, Bunea’s enjoyment of painting as a hobby made him think seriously of setting up a firm in order to sell his works in a more “professional manner”. It was chance that made him start to paint back in 2007: he wanted more artworks in his house and suddenly found himself unable to buy new ones from a painter he had known. “This was the moment when I thought it would be a good idea to start painting my own pieces and selling them, as I knew I had talent,” remembers Bunea.
And it seems it was the right choice. Although he never saw his passion as a real business, he managed to build a system to sell his works. The artist has sold about 60 abstract paintings since 2008 and posted EUR 12,000 in annual sales so far. The average price of a work is about EUR 400, with the total investment in paint and other materials being around EUR 5,000. “In this situation I am seriously thinking of establishing my own company for two simple reasons: first I could use the time spent finding new sales opportunities to work on my paintings, resolve logistical issues, buy the raw materials and post the new paintings on eBay and my own website. Secondly, I intend my company to sell both my paintings and those of other artists,” says Bunea.
He adds that when he decided to sell his paintings he started by carrying out detailed market research. “As a programmer I had some experience in making something of high quality at the right price, but without having a market to commercialize it, it is quite impossible to succeed,” says the artist. He realized there were three ways to sell his pieces: through art galleries, specialized agents and online. Because art galleries are more suited to the alumni of art faculties and members of the Romanian Professional Artists Association, they were not the main sales channel for Bunea. “Therefore I decided to focus on online sales – through eBay – because this environment has potential; the competition is very strong in terms of the number, quality and price of artworks. But to become visible online you need advertising and to put in tremendous work to be able to permanently provide information about your paintings and offerings. My experience with the online environment helped me a lot because I was also able to
create my presentation website,” says Bunea.
At the moment he is selling his paintings both in Romania and abroad, with international customers being predominant in the volume of sales. Since 2008 the entrepreneur has been part of an art scene from Canada, Energy Art Movement, established by a Hungarian
painter. Bunea has had three international exhibitions through it so far, in North America: “Green energy project” (2009, Ontario, Canada), “We are connected” (2010, Chicago) and “Energized
Radiance” (2010, Memphis). On top of that, he has exhibited his paintings in Timisoara – his current home city – in art galleries, coffee houses and business centers.
The price of a specific painting depends on its dimensions, varying from EUR 20 (for a 20x20 cm piece) to EUR 400-500 (for a 90x90 cm one) or even more than EUR 1,000 for larger ones. “These pieces cost less than what exists on the Western market, where a medium-sized painting goes for about EUR 800-1,000,” explains Bunea.
Speaking about the challenges he faces as a freelancer painter, the artist says there are plenty. “As an artist, I want every painting I create to represent me, to be unique and to entertain the viewer. But in business, this kind of approach is harmful, because sometimes you can work on paintings for weeks or even months. This means increased costs for raw materials and plenty of time that can’t be paid off by the sale price,” says Bunea. “Sometimes, making a business of paintings influences my artistic approach because I need to focus on demand and market conditions, which doesn’t allow me to have complete freedom as an artist.”
Connoisseurs, art enthusiasts and individuals interested in making an investment in their personal image are among Bunea’s customers. “Abstract painting benefits from the minimalist trends in architecture. That’s why the demand for such pieces is high, especially in the US, France, China, Brazil and Argentina,” says the artist. As for the future, he intends to dedicate 100 percent of his time to painting.
“At present I am focusing more on the French market, and in addition I am trying to collaborate with an auction house in Argentina. My future approach to this business is a prudent increase in turnover,” concludes Bunea.
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Reviews and comments
Love the colors and energy of your paintings!
J'aime beaucoup vos réalisations. Créativité, couleurs, lumière, tout est magnifique. Compliments.
j'adore tes derniers travaux de 2014. J'ai ressenti une superbe évolution dans ton travail, c'est maintenant plus abouti comme lissé par le temps, mieux "rangé", avec de la délicatesse. On dirait que tu peins comme si tu caressais la toile ..... Bravo
bonjour félicitation tous vos tableaux sont vraiment magnifiques ! c est vraiment un plaisir pour les yeux ! merci
You are a true artist who can express a world of emotions, images, hidden symbols, and as you say, energies in your lively works, which impact the viewer elevating the mood. Congratulations!
I like your work, the colors and the contrast.
Very nice work...love it...congratulations
so beautiful and beautiful colors; congratulations
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