Thursday, April 16, 2020

Tips for Starting an Art Collection




1. Buy what you love
  • It sounds simple but there is an element of “you’ll know it when you see it” or love at first sight when making your first art purchase. Art is also an investment in your current home and happiness, don’t buy something because you think it will be worth more one day, buy it because of the joy it brings you today.
Sara Noel
Hanging Lake, mixed media, 40 x 60 inches

2. Browse
  • Take your time looking around, maybe make a few laps around the gallery to get a feel for the artists and different styles. See something that you like but it’s not quite right?  We almost always have other works by the artists in inventory that we’re more than happy to show you.
Raj Chaudhuri
Back Feet Indian Dance, oil, 24 x 36 inches

3. Set a budget
  • Have an idea of how much you’d like to spend.  If you see something you like but it’s out of your price range, let us know, we can offer suggestions for similar works that might be the perfect fit.
Margaretta Caesar
Spring Sings in Ojo, oil, 40 x 40 inches

4. Come to events (when gatherings are allowed again)
  • Many artists come to opening events and would love to talk with you and share their process. 
Cheryl St. John
Light Show, oil, 24 x 30 inches

5. Do some research
  • Have you found an artist you like? Learn a little about their career, we’d be happy to speak with you about them and send you home with some biographical information about them.
Stephanie Birdsall
Luscious, oil, 14 x 18 inches


Our Rhythm of Art virtual exhibition is a great place to start!  

to see work by different artists and a variety of styles!

The fastest way to reach us with any questions is by email at info@saksgalleries.com

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