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| − | Buying Original Artwork In the Convenience of Your Own Home
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| − | It's not necessary to be an art expert or perhaps a millionaire to have original artwork in your house or office. In addition, you don't have to trail around countless art galleries either!
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| − | There are now over 20,000 internet sites selling artwork around the world and whether the artist is established or newly emerging, there is a wealth of fabulous artwork just waiting to be bought.
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| − | When you go online you can just sit back, put the feet up and relax. See the internet galleries and simply choose something that you like. As Henry David Thoreau once said,
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| − | "It's not what you see that matters, it's what you see"
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| − | Start small , slowly build up one's own collection. Original art collections are full of pleasure and enjoyment for his or her owners, regardless of the value or size. "The object of art is not to reproduce reality but to produce a reality of the identical intensity" (Alberto Giacometti).
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| − | Remember everyone buys art for any different reason.
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| − | It could be for investment. In recent years, art investment provides a much better return than some stock market investments, however, as with any investment; you have to be prepared to research your options! High quality pieces with good provenance can make for good long-term investments.
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| − | It might be for any gift for somebody special or just for you.
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| − | It might be a part of your brand-new, interior design makeover! Many artists are willing to 'paint to order' having a superb range of commission work available to fit your décor and colour scheme.
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| − | So really you have to think about what you would like from art.
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| − | [http://www.artpistol.co.uk/ affordable original art]
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| − | How much space do you have available?
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| − | Is this a one-off buy for fun or are you currently thinking further ahead?
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| − | These days, original artwork is accessible, affordable and sometimes downright cheap!
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| − | Actually, it is extremely sad that so many brilliant artists have to use other careers to create a living.
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| − | Now that you have established why you want to buy the artwork, you have to establish how!
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| − | As I have mentioned, there are numerous sites out there but finding a reliable site to purchase your artwork safely can be a small minefield. A trusted site will always be in a position to verify the originality of the artwork.
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| − | By original, I mean: there is only one, signed copy or an authenticity certificate/statement where filling out the jobs are not possible. For instance, some sculpture cannot be easily signed.
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| − | It's worth noting that many websites offer only paintings whilst some offer all types of 'artwork'. Not just paintings in a variety of media but also sculpture, photography and fine ink drawings! Keep in mind that 'art' is not just about paintings.
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| − | When it comes to special edition prints or photography the whole shebang ought to be signed and numbered as well so that you know the extent of the collection.
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| − | It's helpful to keep in mind that photography could be a very affordable alternative to paintings and again, there is an enormous range of styles and subjects.
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| − | Sculpture could be wood, stone, clay, metal or many of these things. Some exceptional sculptors could carve you a group of works in each of these materials following a same subject material if you want.
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| − | With all of that in mind, decide what your budget is. Good, original artwork can begin at as little as £50. That doesn't make it any less valuable like a good article and in the perspective of investments; the only method is up!
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| − | And finally; what if you do not like the work when they get it? Send it back! That's one of the benefits of charge card payments or PayPal. Provided there has been no damage a good site owner will help you to return the item just like any other purchase.
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| − | Always pay by charge card. This provides a level of protection from your bank or payment service. Certain sites will help you to pay a small deposit to order the job and then arrange full payment later.
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| − | Online art sites make original artwork available to a wider audience and give more artists the chance to show their work. That's got to be a good thing hasn't it?
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