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| 4 Art Buying Tips |
4 Art Buying Tips
The first time art buyer is faced with many decisions. Here are 4 tips to help you get on the road to building your art
collection.
1. Define your area of interest. I know it seems fundamental, but this is a critical starting point. Are you interested in a
particular theme? Do you like seascapes or still life? Do you like impressionist or modern art? Take your time and
really define what interests you.
2. Seek out sources of artwork for sale. The most logical place to find art is at an art gallery. This is a good starting
point, but the art can be more expensive.
Another good choice is your local or regional art fair. There are many art fairs held in the spring, summer and fall. The
art fair provides you with an opportunity to see a lot of art in with different themes and media. Because there are so many
artists showing their art, the prices can be very attractive. You may even be able to negotiate downward from the asking
price.
Internet sites also offer you access to some very fine art. Whether you search for individual artist’s web sites or look on
eBay under art, you can find many sources for art. Like the art fair, you may find that you will get better prices when you
buy on line.
3. Be eclectic in your approach to art. Consider all the available media. There are watercolors, acrylics, oils,
photography, fiber and sculpture. Each medium provides a different interpretation of a given subject. Your collection will
be enhanced if you collect multiple media.
4. Don’t buy art just for investment. Too many people hope to make a killing by buying art they believe will increase in
value. For the most part, this is only true for art that carries a significant price tag out of the gate. Of course there are
exceptions. In the 1960’s you could have bought an original Ansel Adams print for about $150, today it would cost over
$10,000. That is a pretty good return on investment.
Buy art that you really love, art the moves you. Your art will give you untold pleasure everyday you own it. Art will ease the
stresses of your day and give you peace. If you ask me, that is an amazing return on investment!
The first time art buyer is faced with many decisions. Here are 4 tips to help you get on the road to building your art
collection.
1. Define your area of interest. I know it seems fundamental, but this is a critical starting point. Are you interested in a
particular theme? Do you like seascapes or still life? Do you like impressionist or modern art? Take your time and
really define what interests you.
2. Seek out sources of artwork for sale. The most logical place to find art is at an art gallery. This is a good starting
point, but the art can be more expensive.
Another good choice is your local or regional art fair. There are many art fairs held in the spring, summer and fall. The
art fair provides you with an opportunity to see a lot of art in with different themes and media. Because there are so many
artists showing their art, the prices can be very attractive. You may even be able to negotiate downward from the asking
price.
Internet sites also offer you access to some very fine art. Whether you search for individual artist’s web sites or look on
eBay under art, you can find many sources for art. Like the art fair, you may find that you will get better prices when you
buy on line.
3. Be eclectic in your approach to art. Consider all the available media. There are watercolors, acrylics, oils,
photography, fiber and sculpture. Each medium provides a different interpretation of a given subject. Your collection will
be enhanced if you collect multiple media.
4. Don’t buy art just for investment. Too many people hope to make a killing by buying art they believe will increase in
value. For the most part, this is only true for art that carries a significant price tag out of the gate. Of course there are
exceptions. In the 1960’s you could have bought an original Ansel Adams print for about $150, today it would cost over
$10,000. That is a pretty good return on investment.
Buy art that you really love, art the moves you. Your art will give you untold pleasure everyday you own it. Art will ease the
stresses of your day and give you peace. If you ask me, that is an amazing return on investment!
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