Why do you buy art?
Why do you buy art? What is it that inspires you to take out your wallet and spend your money?
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Image: Markings #19 ©Lisa Call Textile Painting 56" x 58". (see lisacall.com for more textile paintings)
Vote for the responses you like.
Add one of your own.
Image: Markings #19 ©Lisa Call Textile Painting 56" x 58". (see lisacall.com for more textile paintings)
Why Do You Buy Art?
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i buy art that nourishes me emotionally and spiritually
5 points
2
With most art that I own, I know the artist. For me, to meet the artist and connect with him/her makes the piece so much more personal and adds to its value. When I see the piece in my home, I always think of the person who made it.
2 points
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To add beauty to my life and to keep me inspired.
2 points
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I buy art that makes me feel good when I look at it
1 point
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"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." -- Pablo Picasso
1 point
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Because I want a piece of art from an artist who lives in a city, country or part of the world where I am traveling, as a travel touchstone.
1 point
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I like to have colorful, inspiring things in my home and if they are by my friends, even better!
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8
To have reasons to smile everyday.
0 points
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I am drawn to it, sometimes it touches my soul sometimes it decorates or serves a function, best when it is all 3!
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10
I buy visual art because it makes my house nice to live in. I buy theatre and books because they make my mind nice to live in.
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The way it makes me feel. Or has that "can't take your eyes off" factor.
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Because I love that someone can make something w/all their heart and it speaks to me!
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Emotional response first - the "Oh Wow" factor, then I see if we can afford it. Love for art is a spontaneous reaction with me.
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Because it pleases me to do so. Because the art I buy brightens my life. Much the same reasons as I buy beer.
0 points
15
I keep your picture / Upon the wall / It hides a nasty stain that's lying there. - 10cc
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16
Feeds my soul and makes me feel good to look at it.
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My house is full of small pieces and some bigger pieces. I finally hung up one of my own pieces! And I like all kinds of art.
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18
it makes me happy!
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19
Art nourished my soul. It makes me feel better.
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20
because it's pretty/neat-o/interesting/fun/superdupercool/I WANT IT!
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Because otherwise I would have to steal it.
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To bring joy to my life.
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23
Because it's as necessary as breathing and eating.
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because I love it, I want it, I need it and I can't live without it!
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Because sometimes a piece catches my eye and holds my heart, and sometimes just for the heck of it!
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Because it was supposed to live with me. It said so.
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Resources
Want to start buying art but not sure where to start? These books might help.
Some Places to Buy Art Online
- Artful Home (aka guild.com)
- Hands down the best online art store around (at least in my opinion).
- Artfire
- Buy Handmade Unique Gifts, vintage, craft supplies and more.
- Ebay
- Many artists sell their art on ebay, in auctions and in stores. Search on keywords for the artwork you are looking for.
- Etsy
- Your place to buy and sell all things handmade.
- The Fine Art Department
- Featured Listing: For all your affordable fine art needs.
Articles on Buying Art
- Buy what you like? By Jim Puzinas (fine art dealer)
- A framework for new collectors, not only to help minimize their mistakes, but also to put this whole art collecting thing in perspective.
- Get a Grip on Why People Buy Art by Alyson Stanfield
- There are many reasons why some artists sell better than others. This artlicle looks at 6 of them.
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LisaCall
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