How to Select Art for Your Home
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Selecting art for your home can be an exciting adventure and a source of enjoyment for years to come.
Selecting art for your home can be an exciting adventure and a source of enjoyment for years to come. Keys to success are figuring out what kind of art you like, how it will fit in with the rest of your interior design plans, and how to exhibit the art to the best effect in your home.
1. Look at as much art as possible before you make your selection.
In addition to museums and for-profit galleries, check out local outdoor exhibitions, co-op and non-profit galleries, and art in public spaces such as banks, restaurants and libraries. The internet is another great way to find a large variety of fine art available worldwide. One advantage of using the internet is that you can search for the specific kind of art you are interested in, whether it's photography, impressionism, bronze sculpture, or abstract painting.
2. Search for great art that you favor.
eBay is they best place to search. Check out the self-representing artists for your best values. Stay clear of the assembly line Chinese art, as these are mostly ripoffs from legitimate artists on eBay. There are many artists who represent themselves at a savings to you. Check out the SRA, Folk Art and Contemporary categories for your best buys! Don't forget to check feedback. Numerous negatives will often burn you. Read about the seller and ask questions before you bid. If they don't respond, look on down the line. You'll find a seller you like who will respond.
3. Visit school art shows.
Poppy Art Prints: Watercolor Artwork Pink and Red Poppies Paintings
If you live near a big city which has a well-known Art School, find out when students are going to exhibit their work and attend the show. Though students at famous European schools are likely to be asking more for their work than unknown small town schools, you are still going to be buying cheaper than at a commercial gallery, you know the artist is a top performer in their year, you can be sure they have put a lot of work into their piece, and who knows, they may become very famous and their early paintings will be sought after!
4. Select art by size to fit a particular 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.
5. Choose one that harmonizes with the colour of your room.
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.
6. Opt for paintings that matches the style of the paintings is your 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.
7. Amend your room if the painting doesn't suit.
If you 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.
8. Hang correctly.
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As a rule, paintings should be hung so that the center of the painting is at eye level. Sculpture may sit on the floor, a table, or pedestal. Rules should be considered guidelines only, however, so feel free to experiment. One collector hung an acrylic painting on her bedroom ceiling so she could better view it while lying down.
9. Make the painting the center of attraction of your room of your house by playing down the other design elements such as wind
A room crowded with other colors, textures, and objects will take the spotlight away from the art.
10. Experiment to learn what pleases you and what doesn't.
Selecting and displaying art is an art in itself. You'll be well-rewarded for the time you invest by finding more satisfaction both in the art and in your home.
Tips
Discover what kind of art you like by looking at as much art as possible, online or in local galleries, museums, and public spaces.
Another possibility for dealing with color is to choose art with muted colors, black-and-white art, or art that is framed in a way that mutes its color impact in the room.
A wide light-colored mat and neutral frame create a protected environment for the art within.
Make sure there is enough light on the art to show it off. Consider track lighting or picture
Abstract Art
Lost in Motion Art Poster Print by Kitty Meijering
Artist: Kitty Meijering
After completing her studies at the art university in Amsterdam, Kitty Meijering dedicated herself to paintings of dance. The figures she paints seem entirely lost in motion. In dance, she has found a way of fusing abstract painting and figures. The transition between the various stages of movement is seamless. This grace is only possible by means of the artist's excellent attention to the most insignificant details. The elegance of the figures she paints express her intuitive sense of harmony and shape.
Lost in Motion is digitally printed on archival photographic paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for any museum or gallery display. Finding that perfect piece to match your interest and style is easy and within your budget!
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Deborah Benoit. Daytona Beach, FL - United States. Deborah Benoit - Fine Artist.
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Canvas Art - Artist Granger
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Floral & Still Life Canvas Art
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Gardens canvas art
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Global Canvas art
Dolphin heaven Canvas Print / Canvas Art - Artist Claude McCoy
Claude McCoy is a digital artist who works within the genre of algorithmic generated abstract art. Claude states all his work is a product of "examining multitudes of iterations they can produce until the "keeper" image appears."
Dolphin heaven Canvas Print / Canvas Art - Artist Claude McCoy
Price: $161.65
Group of Seven Canvas art
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Richard Hoedl was born, raised, and half educated in the frozen swamp-land of northern Alberta. He was drawn to BC by its beauty in 1991.
A Crowd Gathers Canvas Print / Canvas Art - Artist Richard Hoedl
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Interiors Canvas art
Vincent Van Gogh Café At Night Oil Painting On Canvas Art, Oil Reproduction
Vincent Van Gogh Paintings
One of the most significant artists of the 19th century, Vincent Van Gogh was a Dutch post-impressionist painter that created over 2,000 works in his lifetime.
With so many masterpieces, some of his most widely recognized paintings include The Starry Night, Irises, Café Terrace at Night, and many more. His torrid personal life and unstable nature contributed to his brilliant abilities as well as his ultimate demise.
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Kitchen & Dining Canvas art
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Gail is a self-taught artist who chronicles the architecture of the Napa Valley and other charming locations. She has completed pieces for numerous businesses in the Napa Valley, Worldwide Corporations and private collectors worldwide.
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Landscapes Canvas art
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Lutz Baar - Fine Art Prints and Fine Art Photography.A German born artist, living in Partille outside Göteborg (Gothenburg), Sweden. Born and educated in Berlin, Germany. After a long career as an art director and typeface-designer I turned in 2006 into full-time painting and photographing.
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Museum art Canvas art
The Kiss By Gustav Klimt Canvas Giclee Art Print #304 61"x41"
Gustav Klimt Oil Paintings
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The Kiss By Gustav Klimt Canvas Giclee Art Print #304 61"x41"
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Photography Canvas art
Blue Garden Designs #33433OD Hidden Beach Outdoor Picture on Canvas Art
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Scenic Canvas art
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George Oze is Hungarian-born, American photographer who lives in New Jersey, USA. He's interest for photography emerged early in his childhood when started experimenting with his Dad's range finder camera. His passion to pursue art and photography continued during his college years when he got involved with photography and worked for the University Press as a volunteer photojournalist. George is a busy professional with science and business degrees and extensive background in the pharmaceutical industry. He had the opportunity to travel on business and private and felt drawn back to his creative/artistic side as he began to take pictures again to capture the beauty of the places he visited.
Lifeguard Hut On Arroyo Beach Puerto Rico Canvas Print / Canvas Art - Artist George Oze
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Sports Canvas art
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Tropical Canvas art
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Chris AmbroseGarnet Valley, PA - United States
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