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Choosing the right piece of art can be an overwhelming concept for some.
While many people simply select a painting
that appeals to them visually, others will spend days, weeks... even months researching the background on the artwork, the artist and the medium of the artwork.
Both methods have merit, but there are some important considerations to review, especially if you're purchasing in an original or limited edition print that... which are half enjoyment, half investment.
Select a Piece of Art That Enjoy Looking
At
As much as the intrinsic value of an art piece, alone or as part of the artist's collective works, may play a role in your selection of a work of art, for most people the most critical element is... will you enjoy looking at it in the months and years to come?
If the answer is yes, plus the backstory on the artwork intrigues you, then you have the perfect scenario for investing in a piece that will bring you enjoyment for years to come.
Make Sure The Piece of Art You Choose
Will Fit The Space
Art that is too large will overwhelm and art that is too small will be lost and look out of proportion. The bolder the art, the more room it needs to breathe. Measure the space you want to hang the art and leave enough "white space" so that the painting will not feel crowded.
When selecting a painting to match color, select one or two of the boldest colors in your room and look for art that has those colors in it. You're not looking for an exact match here. Picking up one or two of the same colors will send a message that the painting belongs in this environment.
Style is another consideration when selecting art to fit a room. If your house is filled with antiques, for example, you'll want to use antique-style frames on the paintings you hang there. If you have contemporary furniture in large rooms with high ceilings, you'll want to hang large contemporary paintings.
Choosing art you love is the most important criteria. But you may find that when you get the art home and place it on a wall or pedestal, it doesn't work with its surroundings. If you bring a painting home and it clashes with its environment, first try hanging it in various rooms on different walls. It may look great in a place you hadn't planned on hanging it. If you can't find a place where the art looks its best, you may need to make some changes in the room, such as moving furniture or taking down patterned wallpaper and repainting in a neutral color. The changes will be worth making in order to enjoy the art you love.
Decide What the Main Focal Point of the Room Is
and Go From There
There is an age-old debate regarding which
comes first, the art or the decor that surrounds it. And, from what
we've seen, there is no true answer.
For some (including art purests), the
painting comes first, and the other elements of the room (the wall color,
the curtains, the accessories) are brought in to compliment the
artwork.
For others, the room style, colors and
themes are set and the piece of art is chosen based on how it will suit
its surroundings.
Both viewpoints are valid, as they come
from completely different perspectives and meet completely different
needs.
Whichever direction you take, it is
important that a piece of art works within a room... unless discord is the
effect you are seeking.
That is not to say that all of the colors
or themes of a painting need to be represented in the room it is being
shown. A central color, or the "essence" of the theme are
usually enough to make a piece of art fit into a space, from an emotional
perspective.
Finally, there is a different approach taken when art is used as a room's
focal point vs. when art is used to accent a room's decor.
To make art the center of attraction in a particular room of your house, play down the other design elements such as window coverings, carpeting, wall coverings, and even furniture. A room crowded with other colors, textures, and objects will take the spotlight away from the art.
Pick Art That Tells a Story You Want To
Hear
Art tells a story, either in clear
narrative or emotional appeal. It doesn't matter if the colors match
perfectly, if the story your art portrays is not one you wish to see over
and over again, then your piece of art will become a sore point in your
home's decor, rather than the timeless treasure artworks should be.
Decide For Yourself if It's the Art
or the Artist That is Important To You
A large part of the decision making process
has to do with deciding if you are seeking a piece by a specific artist,
or if you are selecting the artwork based solely on its own merits.
For example, many collectors will focus on
specific artists, looking for pieces by them specifically. Or, you
may find that a particular artists style suits your particular tastes, so
you may purchase several by the same artist. Claude Monet, Vincent
van Gogh are too traditional artists that many collectors will look for
specifically. Contemporary artists with the same demand include Pino,
Max Hayslette, Fabian Perez and Howard Behrens... just to name a
few.
Just a few of featured artists available
through Brushstrokes Fine Art include:
Hanging Your New Artwork
As a general rule, hang your paintings
so that the focal point, or center of the painting is at eye level.
However, rules are - as always - sometimes made to be broken. So,
feel free to experiment. Oil on canvas paintings should be hung in a
location where there isn't excessive moisture, and direct sunlight should
be avoided, as this will fade the painting over time.
Make sure your artwork is hung on a sturdy
hook, properly affixed to the wall. In areas of high traffic,
double-hook hanging is usually recommended.
Some Fun Art Quotes
These paintings may be easy to call insignificant by a critic, but they are precious to the people who bring them into their home.
~ Thomas Kinkade
You come to nature with all her theories, and she knocks them all flat.
~ Pierre Auguste Renoir
A work of art which did not begin in emotion is not art.
~ Paul Cezanne
Colour is my day-long obsession, joy and torment.
~ Claude Monet
Abstract art places a new world, which on the surface has nothing to do with 'reality,'
next to the 'real' world.
~ Wasilly Kandinsky
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Artist
Enhanced
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Although
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display on the Web, monitor settings, lighting conditions and other
factors can impact the colors, and there may be variations between what
you see online and what you see in your home or office. If you are not
satisfied with the color of the painting when it arrives, you may return
it for an exchange or Brushstrokes store credit within 14 days of
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