Maybe you buy art simply to decorate. Most of us do. We have a blank wall and want something fabulous, so we go looking for a great piece of art. But, have you ever considered collecting art? Take a look around at the art on your walls to see if there’s a common thread or theme that emerges. Do you have a number of florals? More than one landscape? Or, maybe you have a budding art collection of pieces purchased on trips you’ve taken. Of course, when we talk about paintings, we’re talking about real art. Art that’s created by actual, living artists. Not art you’d buy in a department store. So, if you have that kind of art – real art – you can stop thinking of it as a bunch of paintings, and turn it into a budding art collection. Here’s a wonderful example of real art that’s collectible and affordable. This fine art photo could be the beginning of a wonderful Americana art collection. There are literally thousands of artists who artfully document everything American, including this example of a vintage sign advertising the last privately owned bar in Fort Lee, New Jersey. The artwork titled The Last One is a 20″ x 24″ print available for $125 from fine art photographer Nick D’Andrea. http://www. discoveredartists. com/. A collection of vintage, neon bar signs or advertising symbols from the 1950′s could create an interesting, decorative art wall while at the same time become an enjoyable pursuit as you hunt for more Americana artwork. But, the subject area for art collection themes is wide open. For example if you absolutely love cityscapes and have photos of skylines and skyscrapers, before you know it you’re an Architectural Art Collector. Or, if you have a couple of floral or animal prints, and begin collecting similar pieces, you can build a collection of botannicals or nature artworks Believe it or not, chickens and cows are very big with collectors. These are creatures that artists particularly like to paint, often because of the challenge of turning fur and feathers into interesting, lifelike figures with personality. Rooster 25 is a perfect example of an artist who took on and met the challenge. This fierce looking bird already has his feathers ruffled, ready to strike without provocation. The painting is an original 12″ x 12″ oil on canvas by artist Ilse Kleyn and sells for $100 in the artist’s DiscoveredArtists. com gallery. http://www. discoveredartists. com/ So, all you really need to do to become an art collector is to put some thought into your art buying. Before you know it, instead of just buying art, you’ll be collecting art. Decide on a theme based on art that appeals to you. Perhaps you love raku vases, or glass art. Or, maybe you’re attracted to bronze figurines. If you’re into wall art then cityscapes and watercolors from a particular country could become a theme for your collection. Cityscape at Dusk is a wonderfully warm, inviting photo that captures a moment in time at the intersection of North, Damen and Milwaukee Avenues in Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood. Collecting photos and original art that takes you back to places you’ve visited or neighborhoods where you once lived adds meaning to the art that you use to decorate your home or office. This fine art photo by photographer Kurt Kramer can be purchased for $90 in his online gallery at DiscoveredArtists. com and is just one in a series of collectible, big city neighborhood cityscapes. So, as you can see, there’s no end and no limit to the types of themes for collecting art. In fact, many collectors just buy what they like and create collections comprised of favorite artworks. These are collections that bring the owner years of pleasure and great satisfaction. In fact, when compared to using art simply to decorate or to impress someone, collecting art gives you an even greater payoff. The process of collecting art is a life enriching hobby that beautifully mirrors who you are and shows the world what you love. It can return a lifetime of satisfaction and value. Where to Find Real Art At Reasonable Prices: At www. DiscoveredArtists. com you can search over 4000 pieces of original and limited edition art created by international, independent Artists. Search by style, color, price, shape, size, and theme. Read artist biographies and search for artists by career experience, credentials, juried status and more. Artwork is shipped directly to you from the artist’s studio. Prices are set by the artist, not by the gallery so you avoid paying gallery markups. Purchase art using a major credit card using a secure shopping cart. All purchases are backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee including return shipping.
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Advantages Of Making Your Own Wall Art
November 9th, 2009http://www.canvasdezign.co.uk/impress-guests-modern-wall-art-canvas.php”>Wall art include such things, as paintings and murals, but the new kid in the block is canvas art, which is basically an art form where normal still photos, digital photos or even your kid’s drawings is printed onto canvas. Printers that have been adapted by major companies such as Canon, Epson and HP to accept canvas do this. Other mediums can be used too, but canvas has a few advantages over other mediums such as its cheap cost and availability and the fact that you can customize it to fit your specific needs. Canvas is also long lasting and has an esthetic value that is hard to find in other mediums.
The major advantage of making your own wall art is that the item is more personalized since you do it to fit your specific needs. Although buying from a shop has its advantages, you will end up with art that you may come to despise later because it was not really made for you. When you decide to print to canvas, you can do it yourself or you can get a print house to do so. There are advantages and disadvantages of both and you should make your decision based mostly on the money you want use.
Another advantage of making your own wall art is that you can have a project that you can be proud off. It is always a good feeling to boast to your friends that you are responsible for the work that they are praising. If you have a full time job or you have a family, which is takes up most of your time, such a project is a good way to unwind and another reason why you should do it is so as to get skills that practice makes perfect – and who knows, maybe one day your work will be a collector’s item. A wave has started in New York City where investors are making canvas art collector items and you may be a few pictures away from making it big.
Another advantage is that you can do whatever you want with the canvas art and no one can tell you that you are wrong. You can cut yourself free from society’s tight grip and express yourself the way you want.
Yet another reason why you should consider putting print to canvas on your own to minimize the cost because print houses usually overcharge on the materials and the service and there are also other expenses such as transportation costs.
You should however note that making a print to canvas on your own has some downsides especially quality issues. You will take a lot of years before you can produce an art form comparable to those done by professionals in print houses. You also do not have a place to fall back on when the work you are doing gets ruined, but print houses have to make corrections at their own cost and you just need to pay the price you had originally agreed on.
By: Conrad McKee
