Owning an Original Work of Art

How many times have you seen an article about or a mass produced print from artists like Georgia O’Keeffe, Picasso, Monet or any other historically significant artist? Probably too many times to count. You don’t have to have taken an art history class to know who painted that $25.00 poster of “Starry Night” that you’ve had hanging up since college. While undoubtedly there are many timeless, famous works of art available in a variety of affordable print options, it may be time to consider owning an original work of art. So it won’t be the original work of Michelangelo, leave that to the museums, hooray an excuse to visit Europe.

What about breaking away from the same old over exposed art and exploring some of the amazing emerging talent of the here and now? There are thousands of artists graduating from art schools every year so take your pick. The original paintings, sculptures and photography of emerging artists are everywhere and some of the best deals for original art can be found in coffee shops, student galleries, bars and boutiques.

Don’t be afraid to break away from the framed poster/print scene and get your hands on something original. You’re likely to find a bargain on someone’s underpriced work. Even if the artist’s price doesn’t exactly suit your budget consider not just the price, but what value it may be to you to own something you can truly appreciate. If you find an original that you like check out who the artist is and follow their progress, encourage and support fresh perspectives in art. You might just become an art collector and who knows, you may even have the next big artist’s work in your collection someday.