Art News
Let’s Put a Price on Art: Your Guide to Art Costs and Buying
We paint you a picture of what affects an artwork’s price — plus a little-known way to take home what you love when it’s beyond your budget A piece of original art can make a room, be treasured for years and be passed down for generations. And it can be surprisingly affordable or very expensive. Why do some types cost more than others? “Artwork has to be one of the hardest things to price,” says Kate Singleton, founder of Arthound. “There’s no standard framework as there is for a pair of jeans or a bottle of champagne. Major factors come...
The Beauty of Contrast: Modern Art in Traditional Rooms
Whatever your taste in decoration, an element of visual contrast is a great way to make your home more interesting and personal. Something oppositional or unexpected awakens the senses. There are many ways to introduce invigorating contrast into a space, and art is one of the best. Here are some examples where modern art breathes life into traditional rooms. A simple pink circle painting creates a modern focal point and a vibrant contrast to the green walls of this traditional dressing room.Painting by Dawn Arrowsmith, Toomey Tourell Fine Art In this masculine space, a bold and playful abstract painting is...
A Beginner’s Guide to Original Art and Limited-Edition Prints
When it comes to buying art, you may wonder whether you should choose an original work or go for a limited-edition print. Read on to dispel some myths, understand art world terminology and home in on the art that’s right for you and your space. Do your research. Whether you’re looking for an original piece or a limited-edition print, it’s worth investing a little time in research before you commit to a purchase. There are countless motivations that move us to buy a piece of art, which is why it’s a good idea to compile a checklist of priorities to...
Abstract Art, Ballet Dancer Painting, Dancing Painting, Heavy Texture Art, Extra Large Paintings
Ballet Dancer PaintingS, Dancing Painting, Extra Large Paintings 30X60 inches (About 76X152CM, unframed)35X70 inches (About 89X178CM, unframed)40X80 inches (About 102X203CM, unframed)45X90 inches (About 114X229CM, unframed)50X100 inches (About 127X254CM, unframed)55X110 inches (About 140X279CM, unframed)60X120 inches (About 152X305CM, unframed)The following painting size is gallery wrapped. The painting is ready to hang when you receive it:24x48 inches (about 60x120CM, gallery wrapped)28x56 inches (about 70x140CM, gallery wrapped)
Off-Center Art Hits the Mark for Energizing Design
Stifling a yawn over symmetry? Shift your art arrangements for design drama that's anything but middling Like most traditionalists, I gravitate toward symmetry. For a long time, my living room sideboard had a single framed black and white photo hanging over it, dead center. The scale of the photo was too small for its location, and every time I walked past it I puzzled over how to fill in the walls on either side. Sconces? Twin mirrors? Framed postcards? I was stuck. Then, in the midst of a little recreational furniture rearranging, I had a brainstorm. I left the...