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89 Artists With Enough Confidence To Make You Forget The Art Is The Problem (New Pics)
Funny,FailsNOV 10, 2026

89 Artists With Enough Confidence To Make You Forget The Art Is The Problem (New Pics)

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When we are kids, even random scribbles are hyped up by our parents. Obviously, it’s cute then, but as we grow up, we are expected to get better. Well, some are naturally gifted artists and create something brilliant that truly deserves a place on the wall.
But a few don’t realize how terrible they are. Maybe nobody really had the guts to tell them the truth. Or maybe they are just too delusional to see it. Either way, their artistic failures can be so hilarious they turn into comedy gold for us.
The r/delusionalartists Reddit community collects ridiculous art pieces with wildly overconfident prices. Some are so outrageous, you wouldn’t know whether to laugh or question the artist’s sanity. Just scroll down to check them out!

#41 $650…

Crude oil painting of BoJack Horseman and Diane sold online by confident artists.
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#42 Five Hundred Dollars!

Colorful painting of an eagle flying near a river alongside a deer and a cat face in the sky by confident artists.
Tell the truth. Would you pay $ 500 dollars for this abomination?
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#43 Fb Marketplace Strikes Again

Framed simple acrylic painting depicting the 11th Doctor from Doctor Who with a red bow tie.
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#44 They’re Trying To Sell This For $250

Abstract painting of a woman with short hair and a floral dress holding a microphone by confident artists.
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#45 “Mona De Lisa”

A crude handmade Mona Lisa painting offered online by confident artists showcasing basic art skills.
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#46 "A Lot To Digest" Indeed

Surreal bird art on canvas created by confident artists listing unique artwork for sale.
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#47 $500 Is Crazy Work

A poorly painted Sonic action figure listed online by confident artists selling unusual art.
I’m all for custom figures and stuff like that. No hate to beginners either, but it gets to a point.
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#48 5" X 5" Acrylic Painting Inspired By The Sparkle Of Sunlight Dancing Across The Ocean. 🙄

A simple sun painting sold online by confident artists showcasing questionable art quality.
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#49 Found On Etsy: 1.5k For A Bedazzled Plant

A fully bedazzled artificial monstera plant in a shiny blue pot held by a hand outdoors, created by artists.
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#50 Bow Down To The Idol

A simple blocky golden animal sculpture made of cardboard, listed as art with high confidence.
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#51 Grade 9 Prodject

A colourful painting of figures created for a Grade 9 project, demonstrating unique student artists artwork.
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#52 This Person Poses As A Professional Artist, With Official Website, Coupon Codes And A Price Point That Is More Than Ridiculous

A set of simple colourful paintings being sold online, representing beginner art made with confidence.
A while ago they tried to organise a giveaway on instagram and tagged many prestigious museums in hopes of getting them interested in the paintings. Well somehow it didn’t work out…
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#53 Unhinged Penguin Sculpture

A handmade ceramic penguin incense burner with smoke sticks coming out of its eyes, showing unique artists work.
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#54 Mermaid

Acrylic painting of a mermaid pressing her hands against a surface created by confident artists.
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#55 Price Seems High For A Portrait Of Your Pet As A Cryptid

Four different hand-painted custom pet dog portraits showcased online by confident artists.
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#56 Toothpaste

Abstract painting with white textured dollops on a black canvas created by confident artists.
I mean - it is abstract.
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#57 I....yup

Colored pencil drawing of BTS Jungkook for sale online by confident artists.
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#58 Shia Lebuff

Hand-drawn celebrity portrait sketch of Shia LaBeouf listed online by confident artists.
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#59 230k For This!

A large canvas painting depicting an upside-down figure falling among feathers and wooden beams
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#60 Never Thought I'd Come Across One In My Own Backyard

Before and after photos of a vintage wooden dresser painted with vibrant orange and black paint
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