Top 3 excuses heard in our gallery for not buying artwork when space is limited:
I wish I had more wall space. I would buy that piece of art.
If I could buy a bigger home, I could buy more art.
The artwork doesn't fit into the specific wall space I am looking to fill. It is too big (or too small)
You Can Never Have Too Much Art!
Just ask the Vogels. A couple in N.Y. who started collecting decades ago. This post office clerk and wife librarian amassed one of the largest contemporary art collections of approximately 5000 pieces while living in their 1 bedroom N.Y. flat! Not typical of what we would consider as 'art collectors' they are now world renowned and their collection is valued in the multi-millions. They did not use the excuse, 'we have nowhere to put this' and with their passion for art and keen eyes have made themselves one helluva collection all the while enjoying many art shows, the thrill of discovering emerging artists and surrounding themselves with what they loved.
So now that you realize you CAN buy more art that makes your heart sing, how can you capitalize on showing it all?
Here are 10 ways to show off MORE of your artwork:
1) Wall groupings.
Random for the eclectic feel or choose similar frames & symmetry if you prefer a streamline esthetic.
I wish I had more wall space. I would buy that piece of art.
If I could buy a bigger home, I could buy more art.
The artwork doesn't fit into the specific wall space I am looking to fill. It is too big (or too small)
You Can Never Have Too Much Art!
Just ask the Vogels. A couple in N.Y. who started collecting decades ago. This post office clerk and wife librarian amassed one of the largest contemporary art collections of approximately 5000 pieces while living in their 1 bedroom N.Y. flat! Not typical of what we would consider as 'art collectors' they are now world renowned and their collection is valued in the multi-millions. They did not use the excuse, 'we have nowhere to put this' and with their passion for art and keen eyes have made themselves one helluva collection all the while enjoying many art shows, the thrill of discovering emerging artists and surrounding themselves with what they loved.
So now that you realize you CAN buy more art that makes your heart sing, how can you capitalize on showing it all?
Here are 10 ways to show off MORE of your artwork:
1) Wall groupings.
Random for the eclectic feel or choose similar frames & symmetry if you prefer a streamline esthetic.
2) A Stand Up Art Wall.
It can act as a room divider or be placed on castors for maneuverability.
It can act as a room divider or be placed on castors for maneuverability.
3) ROTATION.
Change your art every season. Your dinner guests will always be curious to see what you have in store when they visit for dinner.
Change your art every season. Your dinner guests will always be curious to see what you have in store when they visit for dinner.
4) HANG YOUR ART IN FRONT OF WINDOWS.
This photo taken from www.ApartmentTherapy.com
This photo taken from www.ApartmentTherapy.com
5) Bring Your Art To Your Workplace.
Personalize your cubicle or office space. You spend most of you time there, don't you?
Personalize your cubicle or office space. You spend most of you time there, don't you?
6) Utilize a wall at your friend's place lacking in art.
You visit often.
You both win.
You visit often.
You both win.
7) Hang Your Art Outdoors!
A covered verhandah, cabana or covered terrace have wall spaces underutilized.
A covered verhandah, cabana or covered terrace have wall spaces underutilized.
8) Lend a piece of artwork to your favourite cafe or restaurant that you visit daily.
This wall can use some love. Share the joy.
This wall can use some love. Share the joy.
9) Display in unexpected places.
Doing laundry just got better.
Doing laundry just got better.
10) Start your own gallery!
Why not open a Main St. gallery? Of course, this is my favourite choice.
Why not open a Main St. gallery? Of course, this is my favourite choice.
When a piece of art moves you and is calling your name, go for it. You will never regret the feelings it brings to you and the life it brings into your home.
You can never have too much art,
Floydilou
www.floydilou.com
You can never have too much art,
Floydilou
www.floydilou.com
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