When you are looking to buy an artwork for a particular room, there is always that “What If It Doesn’t ‘Go’ ” moment!!
We have put together our 5 Top Tips on choosing the right artwork to put your mind at rest.
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Art Fairs are great places to start or add to your art collection. With an established Art Fair you will be able to take advantage of seeing the artwork ‘in the flesh’ and to talk to the exhibiting artists about their work.
To help you make the most of your Art Fair visit, we have put together 6 things to do before you go…
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We've all been there - you fall in love with an artwork, you can't live without it, you WANT it!...but oh oh! your partner/husband/wife doesn't feel the same! 3 rounds in the ring? What can you do?
The answer is compromise! With this in mind we have put together our 5 Top Tips on helping to see eye to eye!
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During our enforced staying in, there is no better time to take the opportunity to sit back and reflect on our life and home and what we want to achieve going forward!
Look around at the artwork in your home - ask yourself a few questions - does your artwork still reflect who you are now? Is your artwork dating your house - and you!
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If you are looking to start or add to your art collection, but don't want to spend a fortune, then fear not, limited edition prints are here! Prints have always been a good, affordable option to original art, but can also be a minefield between good and bad! However, all is not lost, we have some great tips to steer you safely through!
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One of the first things you should be thinking about when buying a new artwork is the budget.
We know It can seem like a “how long is a piece of string” moment when you start thinking about what a new artwork is going to cost you, so we have put together our 5 top tips to consider, to make it easier.
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Thinking about paint colour, whether to hang wallpaper and even what new furniture you will need? …bet you haven’t thought about what artwork to buy to bring that wow factor to the room?
Most people only think about what artwork to put in their room at the end when everything else is in place! Here are our 3 reason why you should be thinking about your artwork from the outset.
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When buying an artwork, it definitely is a case of Size Matters! We see it time and time again, where a collector will buy an artwork that is too small for their wall, and feel disappointed.
So, we have put together our 5 Top Tips on getting the size right, to help you Go Big and Go Bold!
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Starting your very own art collection can seen like a big step into the unknown. We have put together our 7 Top Tips on starting your collection, or, indeed, adding to the artwork you already have.
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Chances are that unless your artwork is painted on canvas, it will be on paper. When you see that an artwork is 'on paper' do you really know what the different types of paper and terms mean and how they form the base of your artwork? Our quick guide will put you in the know.
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With Summer here, and we are all spending more time with family and friends in our gardens, what better time to create that Wow Factor with a sculpture! J ust as an artwork brings together a beautifully designed room in a house – a sculpture in the garden does the same. Take a look at our guide for buying the perfect sculpture.
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So much artworkout there! It is not surprising that a question we often get asked is “How do I know that the artwork I am buying is good quality?”
We have put together our 5 Top Tips to ensure that you add to your art collection with confidence.
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We all know that Picasso was right when he said “Art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life”, whether it is looking at art in a public gallery or relaxing in front of an artwork at home at the end of a long, stressful day, it makes us feel good!
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Hanging your artwork is just part of the fun of collecting - but it can be tricky to get it right! It doesn’t matter how fabulous your artwork is, if it isn’t hung correctly it can really be a deal breaker! Don’t worry - take a look at our top tips!
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We all like to stick to what we know and feel comfortable with in life – but sometimes that can become a bit boring, a bit safe! Yes, a beautifully executed landscape or still life will be very pleasing to the eye – but does it stir up some deep rooted emotion! – will it push the boundaries of your comfort zone? Some people find abstract art hard to swallow - here's how to acquire the taste!
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When you buy an original artwork or a limited edition print, it should also come with its own Certificate of Authenticity. Is it a nice to have, or is it important?
We tell you why you should make sure you have one.
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We asked a selection of our clients if they still loved all the art in their home? They all said they had some older artwork on their main walls that didn't fit with their 'personality' now or their current home decor. Most were living with their outdated artworks because they didn't want to ditch them for sentimental reasons - let's face it - we have all been there!
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The working world has changed post lockdown, more and more people working from home for all or part of the week will become the new norm. Here are our 5 Top Tips to get the best out of your ‘home office’.
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Everyone has a favourite colour, one that naturally draws us to it, that we feel comfortable with. Trends come and go but generally we tend to associate certain colours with things…. so what does colour say about us and the way we perceive colour?
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“Can I hang artwork in the bathroom?” has always been a tricky question to answer. On one hand, why wouldn’t you want to have artwork in your bathroom to enjoy whilst relaxing in your bath, on the other hand, why would you put your precious artwork in a steamy, humid room!
We have put together our 5 top tips for choosing and hanging the right piece of artwork, and ensuring it stays in good shape.
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