Estate Sales – You can often pick up oil paintings for sale at estate auctions for little to nothing. While they will probably not be a painting from a world famous artist, if it is good and the painting speaks to you, just go with it. There have been rare cases where people have picked up a painting at estate sale that ended up being worth millions of dollars when it is discovered it was by a famous artist.
Prints – Prints are a great way to collect your favorite paintings without spending a fortune. While they will never match a real painting they can be a great way to dress up a room. They are widely available and most famous paintings are available as prints. Check out local art galleries or even museum gift shops for the best selections. Framing them adds a bit of class but you can just hang them on the wall like a poster as well.