Here are some of our thoughts on why and How you should buy Original Art!
Original Art is a unique one of a kind creation made by an artist’s own hand. This could be in a variety of mediums from Oil to acrylic, watercolour or stone. The uniqueness of a piece of Original Art is what gives it its value, no one else will have this piece of work on their wall. Original Art compared to prints also has an added dimensions of texture, where you can see the brush strokes and work that has gone into the piece.
What sort of Original Art should you buy?
The type of Original art that you buy will depend on a few elements,
- Firstly you’ll need to find artwork that you really connect with. You may like a lot of paintings in a Gallery but maybe just one will make you feel something more. For example a landscape of a familiar place, or subject. Sometimes you have no idea why you like a painting it just makes you happy! That’s what it’s all about. Sometimes you need to look around for a long time to find a painting that really speaks to you personally.
“Everyone has their own taste in art and you don’t need to know anything about it to know what you personally like! This is why you need to look around at as much art as possible to see what really grabs you!“
- Secondly you need to consider your budget, Original Art can vary in price considerably depending on many factors. You can always find original Art within any budget if you look around enough and at the right places. From Local art exhibitions, artists studio’s, local Galleries, auctions, online.. there are endless options. It is always best to see a painting in person if you are not already familiar with the artist’s work, their style, presentation etc.
- Look our for whether the painting includes a frame, whether there are any finance options available, many galleries across the country offer the Own Art finance scheme that allows you to purchase Original Art totally interest free over 10 months, a really great way to start your art collection!
- Once you’ve found an artist of painting that you like, find out details about it from whoever is selling it. what medium is it? does it come framed? is it signed by the artist?
“When you find an original piece of art that you absolutely love you know you’ve made a good investment for your home and your family. Something that will bring joy to you and maybe your family members too in the future, original art can make wonderful family heirlooms that can be enjoyed for generations.”
How should I care for my Original artwork?
This will depend on the medium and presentation of the work, always ask this when you purchase an original artwork.
Try to keep the original receipt, label and any other documents you get with the painting in an envelope of the back. Then in the future if you ever wish to sell the piece on for whatever reason it has enough provenance to be sold on the secondary market.
Should I buy Original Artwork for investment?
- It is true that Original Art can be a great investment, the uniqueness of it, the artist’s name, the medium can all have a deciding factor in how much a painting appreciates in value over time, However this is very difficult to judge, A gallery can never give you a definite answer on whether an artist’s work would be a good investment in the long run, because like the rest of us, they cant see into the future!
- It is true that some artist’s are just cemented in history as significant figures and their work will always be sort after, however by the time they get to this status the price of their work is most likely to already be higher than an average artists work. By no means should this put you off if you can afford it, but you still need to love the painting for what it is without the artist’s name.
- This is why you should always buy artwork that you LOVE and that you can AFFORD and anything else in the future will be a bonus!
In summary, Original Art is for everyone, and the joy you can find in discovering an artwork that really speaks to you is unmatched. The atmosphere and memories a special piece of artwork can bring to your home can change the feel of a room and bring you endless enjoyment!
You can also be happy to know that you have supported a real person’s passion and hold something totally unique!
