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.
Posts Tagged ‘Art Wall’
Wall Art – Canvas Art – Modern Abstract Wall Art
December 4th, 2009Art is the expression of human life. Since the prehistoric ages, man engaged themselves in several experientations which ultimately turned to creativity. This creativity gradually developed the art. There are different forms of art- Contemporary
Art, Fine Art, abstract art, modern wall art, canvas art, wall art etc. Now a days people are so much interested in Art that they can spend huge amout of money in purchasing different forms of art. Specially decorating the interiors of their dream home, they purchase costly painting, wall art, canvas art and other forms of art work.
Canvas art:
Canvas art is alternatively known as canvas print. this is a kind of art which is associated with dye sublimation and inkjet print process. After the image is printed it has to be shaped in a nice fram or gallary wrap. This has been worked as to enhance three dimensional effect.
Fine art:
This form of art has been develped mainly for the aeesthetic sense of joy and beauty rather than the utility. This kind of art involves many art forms and objects like painting, sculpture, music, photography, comics, design etc.
Abstract art:
Abstract art bears the concept of an art which is much way from the world of reality. the combination of form, color and line give the art with a shape of independence from reality and visual appearence. Three art movements that are primarily responsible of giving the birth abstract art are Romanticism, Impressionism and Expressionism.
Contemporary Art:
This is a kind of art collection produced since the time of world war II. Contemporary art is exhibited in art gallary, art musuems, art organizations, sometimes by the artist individally.
By: Samuel Roger
How To Find The Best Canvas Art?
November 7th, 2009Have you ever walked into a business office and completely admired the wall art? Wall art is typically the first thing you see when you walk into any room or office: For example you walk into a prestigious business office and hanging in direct view right behind and above the lovely receptionist is an exquisite piece of canvas art. Ultimately your first impression will be to consider this place of business with high regard and high quality.
Canvas art is what gives any room the impression of high quality, simply by the distinctively detailed canvas prints and colors. Canvas art is a seemingly special piece of wall art that appears authentic and expensive. This is not the swoosh brush style of painting you find on most kitchen wall art in the image of fruits and spices. These wall art types are merely photos in a colorful frame. Tightly woven fabric is what gives canvas art a beveled feel and look of authenticity.
Although you may find forms of wall art that appears to be canvas art, however with a closer eye you can tell the difference in the canvas print quality, overall look and feel. High quality canvas art has a uniquely authentic feel and look because of the purity of the cotton content and weave type. If you want the best canvas print clarity and authentic look, you should examine the quality of the canvas. 100 percent cotton duck weave canvas art is the second best type of canvas art.
If you’re planning on really impressing your clientele and guest then you want to get 100 percent linen canvas art. Linen Canvas art is a higher quality of wall art and is used mainly by professional artist. The good thing about using linen wall art is that linen canvas art has a longer life span than other types of canvas material. The quality of the canvas print is preserved nicely over a period of time, therefore maintains the colour and detail longer.
Knowing the differences in high quality canvas wall art you can easily narrow down how to find a good canvas art designer. If you look on the internet you can find a number of canvas designers that offer a variety of canvas art types and materials, therefore you need some key elements to determine if your choice in canvas art designers is the best. If you plan on getting the highest quality then you should first narrow down your search and look for the quality type of canvas art designers. For example if you want linen canvas art then you would type in “Linen canvas art designers”
Once you find a canvas art designer then you can inquire on the cost, whether it comes pre-framed and the quality of canvas prints. The best way to determine the quality of print is by browsing the designer’s website gallery. Aside from all the obvious ways to find a canvas art designer is to check the designers with the most flexibility, variety and styles.
By: Conrad McKee
