3.Purists will buy paintings for the beauty. The purists are in another world when they look at art. They are truly able to appreciate the unspoken beauty that words will never convey. They can gaze into a piece of art over a period of time and come away with fresh new insights to it's deeper meaning.

4.Museums will purchase oil paintings for art's sake and to attract visitors and tourists coming in for the showing. The museum is not overly concerned with the beauty, but more with the artist. They want to ensure that the paintings they buy will be a good investment for them. If the people will pay to view it, then the museum is satisfied with the return.

5.Many art collectors will purchase an artist's original pieces for investment purposes. The collector sees oil paintings as an investment opportunity. In a sense the collector is playing the lottery, especially purchasing work from unknown and emerging artists. In time, even collectors come to appreciate art as they learn more about it. In time, collecting paintings can be very addictive. Their investment potential grows as their knowledge improves from the extensive research that is required to invest properly.

6.Have you ever purchased paintings simply because something about the piece captured your personality? Somehow, it seemed as if the artist, in that particular piece, is speaking to you. Telling you something about yourself that no one else could ever say and it connects you. Even when you have never been touched by another piece of art in your life before.