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Buying Art - Beginners Level
Lots of people buy art. The reasons they buy are varied. Some people only buy what they need to decorate a home or office. These folks may feel that the framed poster or perhaps a decorative paper calendar is art.
Cheap decoration has a place, however the people who buy cheap decor are not as likely to be buyers of original art. Frame shops have attempted to push posters, "art print" lithographs, and giclee' editions as art. Interestingly the typical frame shop today can charge $100 - $250 to have an "archival" matted lithograph in a frame under glass or plastic.
The frame shops may charge $400 - $1200 for any giclee' (a litho on canvas having a textured acrylic coating) in a simple frame. Whereas a buyer could purchase a small to large original work with $80 - $600.
However, there could be no guarantee that the original work will increase in value over the years, you can be certain the poster or litho or giclee' will reduction in value as soon as it leaves the shop.
Ceramics and sculpture suffer the same market problems that flat work suffers. Mass production of "art" ceramics and sculpture editions is everywhere. It's overpriced - these pieces can range from $40 to $600.
Production art from factories in under developed countries is within glut at import stores, discount stores and some furniture stores selling decor items. And it has little possibility of holding any value beyond it's second sale at a thrift shop or garage sale.
What else can a buyer find? With a little looking around a buyer can find artists within the region selling original art. Some small art galleries and frame shops have original works, but heading to the artist usually gets you the best pieces for your money.
Art fairs, annual community art shows and auctions are fantastic methods to begin to see the works of numerous artists at one time. You can meet artists, exchange cards or telephone numbers, even negotiate better prices.
Surfing the web is another strategy for finding numerous artists selling original works in each and every genre, medium, size, and color. Be cautious about artists selling overpriced posters and giclee's that belongs to them works - bargain for originals.
If you're able to visit an artist's studio you might get to determine a larger spectrum of the work. In the process of getting to understand the artist negotiations might be more favorable, particularly if you want more than one piece or bring enthusiastic friends who'll buy too. Bartering is a real possibility for many artists as well, based on that which you have to give you.
