Buying art for the first time can be frustrating. Confused with all the information galleries are giving you? Most of the times they have a conflict of interest for them to give you accurate information. We give you guidelines to how to buy Art on your own.
If I love it, I should buy it
Here’s the golden rule: Buy only what you love. Speculation shouldn’t be the essence of buying art. We’ve heard it a thousand times.
We’re a firm believer of this and recommend against buying art on impulse. It’s romantic to believe in love at first sight but we prefer cultivating love over time. So, view it a couple of times at different occasions and if you’re still hopelessly in love with it. Follow your instincts.
There are people who buy art purely for its aesthetic value and there’s nothing wrong with it. There are some who value the quality of art by its price and there’s nothing wrong with it as well. I however encourage everyone to bring art collecting to a higher level by understanding it as well. Discover its story – what is the artist’s motivation? What emotions are being expressed or is it just a beautiful doodling piece? Is he trying to say something or invoke certain thoughts? Perhaps you’ll find a factor that clicks with you!
Here are ten questions to ask when seeing a work for the first time.
1. How does it make me feel?
2. Do I understand it?
3. Does it remind me of something else I have seen?
4. What do I think the artist is trying to express
5. Do I like it?
6. Do I want to know more about it?
7. Do I want to see more art by this artist?
8. Would I recommend seeing this art to friends?
9. Do I want to own this art?
10. What do I know about this gallery?
We hope this gives you a good idea of how to select good wall paintings. Don't be fooled by galleries out to make a quick sale! Lastly, if its your first time looking at art, you may consider to buy art online at affordable rates. Websites like Artyii.com provide you with full artist profiles and are extremely safe and transparent.Happy shopping!
