Top tips Buy what you like, not for investment. You have to live with it. I guarantee you’ll look at it every day. And who knows it could be a good investment in the future. Start small. Small paintings, sculptures and original prints (screen prints, etchings, relief prints) can be reasonably priced. If the artist is local to you or somewhere you plan to visit, make an appointment with the artist to visit their studio. You’ll more than likely get a brew and some cake. Artists love studio visits. This will give you an overall insight into their practice. Having artworks in your home makes for good conversation. Tell your friends!
Ich stimme zu. Do it- and you will be amazed what variety of artworks exist.
Art should resonate with you and not be kept in a vault as collateral!
I always enjoyed the Open Studios yearly event in Hammersmith and elsewhere. Although an artist, my 'studio' is now a laptop and screen - very minimal!
Thank you for offering support to local artists. We appreciate clients who want to engage with us at any level. My art is for viewing and to prompt conversation as well as to add value to your home.
We did that last week. So much more fulfilling. We also hit the Bowhouse at St. Monans before that. A gorgeous little hub of local art and talent. Every toon needs this.
I agree. As a living artist my sales are my income so no sales means less celebration for Christmas let alone affording the regular things like food, fuel and bills.
Art allows you to step inside imagination. Start the journey.
Absolutely. On a completely unrelated note I’m a living artist who would be happy to share my work with whoever might be interested. 🤔😊
Artist, curator, studio visits and art talks
1moGood advice... this is why I offer Artists studio safaris in Nairobi, the experience of hearing artist stories behind their work first-hand is incomparable, and if you then choose to buy, the work becomes personal and more enjoyable too 😊