The Art World Explored

42-Second Finding Hidden Masterpieces Series Sizzle

A fast introduction to the tone, access, and returnable potential of Finding Hidden Masterpieces . What if the most valuable artwork in the room is the one everyone walks past?

Raine Sumner

Feb 81 min read

Now Available: Finding Hidden Masterpieces — 22-Minute Pilot Episode

We’re pleased to share the 22-minute pilot episode of Finding Hidden Masterpieces , now available to watch. The film follows painter/sculptor John Sumner as he uncovers hidden value and forgotten stories behind overlooked works of art. View the pilot under the Documentary Series tab. What if the most valuable artwork is the one everyone walk past?

Raine Sumner

Feb 81 min read

More episodes of Finding Hidden Masterpieces

If you are interested in art collecting and finding undervalued art in antique malls, thrift stores or estate sales, then check out John's series "Finding Hidden Masterpieces". New episodes posted weekly. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoe20XcpA4FoLT52yaT_IIw Ebook available here https://www.johnsumner.com/pages/ebook-update

Raine Sumner

Dec 24, 20251 min read

Discover the Smart Way to Buy Art — Without Getting Ripped Off

If you’ve ever wandered through galleries, browsed art online, or stood in front of a painting wondering “Is this worth it?” — you know how confusing the art world can feel. Between clever marketing, hype, inflated prices, and mixed signals on what “good art” really means, it’s easy to make a purchase you regret. That’s exactly why the newly released e-book A No‑Nonsense Guide to Buying Art from John Sumner is such a game-changer. With 40+ years of hands-on experience as a f

Raine Sumner

Dec 5, 20253 min read

Worth This Much?

In this video, John walks us through how to identify a painting’s artist and estimate its real market value. You’ll learn his art research techniques, how to read signatures, and how to estimate what a piece is worth. This is a follow-up video to our first video filmed at King Richard's Antique Vintage Center. John reveals how he identified the artist behind the painting — and what the artwork is actually worth. This video walks you step-by-step through the exact research pro

Raine Sumner

Nov 20, 20251 min read

A Gem found at King Richard's Antique Center

Our latest episode of "Finding Hidden Masterpieces". Today we went to King Richard's Antique Center located in Whittier, California and found this 19th century painting to add to our collection. We will be filming a follow-up video to this as John did some research and was able to determine the real value of this painting....let's just say it was an exciting find! $$$ 19th Century Painting by a Flemish artist

Raine Sumner

Nov 9, 20251 min read

Artist John Sumner Shares Insights with the Riverside Art Alliance

On October 16, 2025, John was invited by the Riverside Art Alliance to deliver a guest presentation. The organization featured him on their website, where they posted the following: John Sumner, Artist/Author Our speaker for October is artist John Sumner who hails from Lake Elsinore. John was born in England and raised in Canada. He studied and worked in hotel and restaurant management before moving onto the business end of artwork: production, distribution and publishing.

Raine Sumner

Oct 26, 20251 min read