By Jane L.
One of the easiest ways to give your home, office, small business, or which ever room you are decorating a professional touch is to decorate with original contemporary art. It's also fun. Don't assume local galleries or big box retail stores are the only way to buy art. The largest selection of art in the world is now at your fingertips. On the internet you can view art from artists around the world and often times buy it directly from them. So you are getting original art, more often than not at prices better than through a gallery. And who knows, there is always the possibility that little painting you purchased from that emerging artist could someday turn out to be an investment that appreciates in value if the artist's career really blossoms in the future.
Today it is easy to buy paintings, photographs, and fine art prints directly from the artist's studio. We don't have to settle for mass produced prints from retail stores that half the people in the neighborhood probably have on their walls, now we can choose original art that speaks to us personally. This brings us to our first tip…
Tip 1: Choose art work that you love
This one is pretty simple and it should be one of the top considerations in planning to decorate your space. If you are not sure what kind of art you like start by exploring art sites on the internet to get a better idea of what is out there. Then choose art that you will be happy living with. Art that represents your values and beliefs or evokes a positive feeling or memory.
Tip 2: Figure out the overall atmosphere you want for the room you are decorating
Are you decorating the kitchen or a kitchen nook? Then try some food related prints or a still life painting. Is the room you are decorating formal or casual, a family room or a private room? Do you want to create a place to relax? Or a space to entertain family and friends? By asking yourself these questions it will help you define what type of art would be appropriate for the space.
Tip 3: Create an art friendly room
Though there are no strict rules for hanging and displaying art. Paintings, photographs, and prints are usually hung so the center of the art is at eye level. Also consider the lighting of the room, try to avoid hanging art in direct sunlight as this will fade the piece. On the other hand, if the display area is too dark then no one will really get to enjoy the art. Also keep in mind that a crowded display area will downplay the art, while a less crowded area will generally make the painting more of a focal point. If the art work does not fit in one place, try it out on another wall it may work better than you imagined. If you collect a lot of art, you may want to create a space where you can change the painting or print every few months to share and enjoy your entire collection.
I hope these suggestions give you some ideas to enhance your space. Don't be afraid to experiment and try out different looks and create a room that you love. Happy decorating!
© Jane L., ArtMediaPix - Helping people create a beautiful space, one picture at a time. Visit us at http://www.ArtMediaPix.com to see our latest original contemporary paintings. Our prints and photographs are available at http://artmediapix.imagekind.com
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