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add 'california' or 'plein air' if you're into landscapes, and you usually get some pretty great stuff as well.
and don't forget 'paint by number' for some classic vintage chic!

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affordable is as relative as quality when it comes to art searches on ebay. for me it is finding a piece by a listed artist for much less then it would be in a gallery or at a live auction.

narrowing the search to period, medium, and country of origin are good starts...but pushing this further to include terms like "social realism" or "precisionism" or specific artists names or schools such as "art students league" "abstract expressionism" "wpa" are even better. of course if the seller knows what she has, the price is often higher, but i've still found things for 10-20 cents on the dollar.

and remember to ask about condition, provenance, and return policy before bidding.

Ratita and Healthyhome- you both rock! Thanks for such great and detailed hints.

Awesome post! Very helpful!