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Funny,FailsNOV 10, 2026

89 Delusional Artists Who Got Shamed Online For Thinking They Were Exceptionally Good (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!

#21 A Dinomite Bargain!

Abstract painting featuring green shapes and waterfall motifs created by confident artists.
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7points

Paul Kneen explains, “When we encounter a painting, we rarely evaluate just one thing. We respond to a mixture of factors: skill, originality, emotion, context, reputation, personal experience, and countless other influences that are difficult to separate from one another. The challenge is that we do not all value these factors equally.”

Eventually he weighs in on the cliched phrase that beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder.

“Not because all art is equal, nor because quality does not exist, but because every viewer brings their own experiences, values, and expectations to what they are looking at. Good art may not be defined by any single quality. Instead, it emerges from a complex relationship between the artwork and the person experiencing it,” he sums up.

#22 Found On Mercari

A handmade ceramic sculpture of a figure, created by confident artists pushing artistic boundaries.
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7points

#23 Selling Blobs

Abstract lumpy sculptures in white, black, and pink listed for high prices, showing confident art.
6points

#24 This Person Posted Their "Art" On R/Artist And They Admitted That It's AI. The Pieces Are Going For Half A Mil, No Joke

Colorful futuristic print of a spaceship over a crowd showcasing overconfident artists selling overpriced art.
6points

Well, beauty might lie in the eyes of the beholder. But there’s no denying that some pieces are so far removed from reality that they are hard to consider art.

Which ones on this list made you feel that way? And which ones had you bursting out with laughter? Give them an upvote or tell us about them in the comments. Also, feel free to check out more hilarious art fails by delusional artists in the list we covered earlier! 

#25 Bow Down To The Idol

A simple blocky golden animal sculpture made of cardboard, listed as art with high confidence.
6points

#26 Mermaid

Acrylic painting of a mermaid pressing her hands against a surface created by confident artists.
6points

#27 50$ Poorly Spent

A graphite pencil drawing of a face alongside Batman symbols listed on an online shop
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6points

#28 Maybe It Will Intimidate Me Into Buying It

Large dark oil painting of a pug dog face hanging on a wall as unique art.
6points

#29 310$ Is Definitely The Right Price

A poorly made golden Pharaoh mask created by confident artists selling odd artwork online.
6points

#30 At The Bargain Price Of Just $3,800 You Could Be The Proud Owner Of An 8ft Tall Nightmare-Fuel Trash Mermaid

A strange mermaid wall sculpture created by artists with questionable confidence.
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6points

#31 "Gilgalad Gives Galadriel The Last Of The Mallorn Seeds"

A painting of fantasy figures sold online by confident artists showcasing unique artwork.
Not sure whether to choose the Bad, Deluded or High Price flair with this one...
6points

#32 How Much?!?

Two circular colorful clown art paintings listed online by confident artists.
Came across this artist on IG and went to their Etsy wanting to buy these pieces for my clown-obsessed friend but uh...
5points

#33 I Hate To Be Mean But…

A handmade crochet Mickey Mouse doll sitting on a table, representing questionable art.
Not an outrageous price, crochet is hard but also…
5points

#34 Features Intricate Pencil Work

Faint pencil sketch of a woman illustrating work by overconfident artists listed for sale online.
5points

#35 Found This Today…

Simple brown abstract painting in a gold frame representing overconfident artists selling minimal art online.
5points

#36 “Western Folk” Artist Charging $800-$2000 Per Painting

Collage of simple illustrations demonstrating how overconfident artists present amateur horse and cowboy drawings.
She claims she has been “refining her craft for ten years.” This doesn’t include her ceramic work...
5points

#37 Would You Pay $500 For This?

Ocean wave oil painting on canvas created by confident artists.
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5points

#38 Found These Gems A Few Months Ago

Collection of four overly expensive paintings listed by confident artists.
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5points

#39 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?
5points

#40 Fb Marketplace Strikes Again

Framed simple acrylic painting depicting the 11th Doctor from Doctor Who with a red bow tie.
5points
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