Do you want to know what the big secret about the art world is? But before that, you should know that there is no art world, realistically speaking. It’s more about studying the landscape, sharpening your aesthetic and creating some influential connections. If you think that the ‘art world’ seems cold, intimidating and often a very secluded place, well you might be pretty much right about it. But this shouldn’t stop you from exploring it, as you wade into the mysterious world of art you will be able to experience the thrill of searching exquisite masterpieces and the rush of finally discovering one. Whether you are looking for your first buy or admiring an artist’s work on Tumblr the best advice to give aspiring art collectors is: ‘buy slowly and use wisely.’
1. Buy it only because you Love It
The biggest mistake that several art collectors do is to treat artwork as an investment. You should know that the art market is a fickle place and you might not find it easy to buy or sell artwork quickly. Therefore, you should be careful before buying paintings and do so only if you love it and not because you feel you should.
2. Begin with a Budget
It’s not necessary to have a big budget before starting your own collection. However, it is important to define a suitable budget, which will help your search and influence the type of artwork you plan to buy. Aspiring collectors usually opt for limited edition prints and photographs, which is a great way to own affordable artwork by famous artists. On the other hand, you can buy original oil paintings for under £150 from not so famous artists. It all depends upon which way you would like to follow when buying paintings.
3. Higher Price for Smaller Editions
If you are buying paintings that are a part of an edition make sure to check the size of the edition. Before paying for it, you should be aware of the right price according to the edition size.
4. Browse & Browse Again Before Buying Anything
This will give you an idea of what style you are looking for and what appeals to you. You can browse through our endless list of artists and paintings for sale and if you like any you can click on the heart-shaped icon and store it to your Wishlist.
5. Don’t Forget to Do Your Research
Once you have selected masterpieces, it is always recommended to perform background research on the artists. For instance finding out what exhibitions have they been featured in or whether they have won any competition or prizes. It’s always safe to have some knowledge about the artist so that you can impart your knowledge to others when they see your display of original art.
6. Be Confident
Remember that art is subjective, there is no right or wrong about it and so you shouldn’t feel shy if you know nothing about the art.
