Plastic Art Easel
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1. Familiarize yourself. First, figure out the type of art that you like. Go on-line, go to artnet (www.artnet.com) or artsy (www.artsy.net), research genres of art and find the ones that are your favorites. Do you like photography? What about oil paintings? Drawings? Or are three dimensional works up your alley? Learn about edition sizes. Do editions matter to you? Take note on what your eye is drawn to.
2. Be aware of the extra costs. You have to understand that when you buy art there are extra costs involved i.e. framing, shipping and possibly insurance. When you set your budget for your art purchase, be sure to include a budget for all the above mention things as well. This is a subject that you should bring up with the gallerist before you make the purchase as well. Let them tell you what they recommend for shipping and framing and the cost estimates. This way, you will have all of the information you need to make your decision.
3. Measure. Figure out how big of an artwork you are looking for. If you are unsure, cut a piece of brown paper out in the dimension that you THINK you desire and hang it on the wall for a week. If it settles well with you, great, if not, try again until you feel comfortable.
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4. Know your room type. There are certain colors that go great in certain rooms. Consider a piece of art that's main color is gray for your bedroom. Gray is a very calming color and with our hectic lifestyles, we need all the help we can get to wind down in our bedrooms. If you aren't a fan of gray itself, pick colors that have an undertone of gray. You will get the benefits of gray's calming qualities without having the color in your boudoir. Yellow on the other hand, is an awesome color for a social room like the kitchen or the living room. Yellow can affect a person's mood in a very positive way. It will create a cheery and welcoming atmosphere where you can't help but put on a smile!
5. Be brave. a. Stretch yourself to go a bit outside of your comfort zone when seriously contemplating pieces of art to purchase. Some of the most rewarding pieces I own are the ones I really had to step out of my comfort zone to embrace. Do not worry about what anyone else would say about this piece. This piece is for you and you only. If it brings you joy, stick with your gut and go for it. Self-discovery, which is one of the best reward when buying art! Plus, if it becomes a conversation piece for guests, just think of how stimulating the discussions will be!
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6. Buy for love. I want you to fall in love with a work of art. The true investment when purchasing a piece of art is the joy it brings you every day when you see it in your personal space. This will bring you ten times more satisfaction than buying a piece of art of any other reason.
7. Ask questions. It's important that if you are going to purchase a piece of art you know as much about the piece as you can. Ask as many questions as you want. The answers will help you feel more comfortable with purchasing the work. Then, when it's hanging in your house, you can give your friends and family the background of the piece, the artist's inspiration and the reason why you wanted it at home with you!
My favorite questions to ask:
How long did it take the artists to make this piece?
What influenced him to create this work of art?
Is this art work different than what the artist has done in the past?
Why do you (the gallerist) represent this artist?
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8. Take your time. You need to feel comfortable and excited when you purchase a work of art and that might take some time. Chat with friends about it. Even snaps some photos (with permission from the gallerist) and go home and sleep on it. There is no need to rush anything.
9. Your bathroom needs art! It's a room that we ALL use ALL the time. Make sure it's just as fabulous as the other rooms in your home. Your bathroom is the perfect place to hang small and quirky art pieces. Some of the best art at first glance can be a bit uncomfortable, but once you really SEE it, you won't be able to stop admiring it. The added bonus here is that your guests will get a kick out of the works in a private setting (they can stare all they want!).
10. Consult your cohabitants. Whether you live with roommates or a partner, if the artwork is going into a room that is shared, please consult the other person or people. There is nothing worse that going through all of these steps and bringing an artwork home only to find out that it is not well received.
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