JOIN JANE CONTINUING TO MAKE SENSE OF ART
And this month Jane is sharing some more tips on buying art.
Part 3 of our guide to buying art is all about growing your art collection – you are now beginning to know what you like and how it fits in to your space, but you probably have many questions;
What is a good investment?
Should I only buy art by known artists? and
Am I brave enough to buy something a bit more challenging?
There are lots of art specialists out there who can help – don’t be afraid to talk to gallery owners and art curators – you will learn a lot and build your confidence.
There are no guarantees when you buy art that it will be a good investment. First and foremost you need to buy because you like it, but if a reputable gallery has spotted a young artist and given them a chance, you should too. Their art will often be more affordable at the beginning of their career, and it will be exciting watching their career develop as well as seeing how their work matures. Hopefully the value of the work may increase too. The reverse of this is not to be tempted by a bad piece of work just because it is by a well known artist – there will be a reason why this piece is more affordable than others by the same artist.
As you become more confident you may start to be drawn to more complicated, challenging work – art that grows on you, poses questions and becomes a talking point in your home. This is an exciting time – I remember when I started to like styles and genres that I’d previously walked by and ignored. I felt like I was growing up!
Above all, the process of buying/acquiring art should be fun. Try to remember that if you really connect with a piece – it is meant to be yours!
Trust your instinct and go for it!
