How To Buy Art
Our very own Daisy Simpson was featured in the SW focused Time & Leisure Magazine. She speaks about the topic of 'How to buy art' and her advice on what you should be looking for when making a purchase. Read through her expert advice down below.
1. Start with a colour wheel: If you're unsure what pieces will work with existing schemes in your home, download a simple colour wheel. This way you'll be able to pair pieces to paint, wallpaper or soft furnishings to make sure they hang truly works.
2. Collect and look again later: Concerned new artwork won't fit with your current collection? A simple re-shuffle will refresh rooms and help make space for a new prized piece.
3. Mix sentiment with style: A vintage holiday postcard, a study found at a car boot and a new painting can all work together. Be clever with framing to unify the works and create a gallery wall, starting small and hanging centrally with a view to adding more works later.
4. Texture is tasteful: Pair original art with prints or photography which are often cheaper. Even framing an antique rug or cherished tapestry cushion cover can help to add depth and style to a room.
5. Size isn't everything: Larger works can warrant higher price tags so if you don't have the budget, try adding gravitas to smaller originals by using wide mounts and don't be afraid to install on larger walls. The intricacy of a smaller work can be truly appreciated if the viewer is drawn in and encouraged to look more closely. But if you're keen to fill a space, works look great in pairs or larger series so try your luck and see if you can get a deal by selecting multiples.