Before you purchase, your first artwork, here is a fun exercise!.
Next time you visit an art gallery or museum, snap photos of the pieces that truly mesmerize you. When you return home, grab a pen and paper, and start jotting down your thoughts on what struck you the most. Here’s a helpful guide to get you started:
What caught your attention in the artwork you photographed with your phone? Examine aspects such as color, medium, style, theme of the artwork, and learn about the artist.
Review your budget (Collecting art doesn’t require spending thousands of dollars, but it’s necessary to establish a budget).
Evaluate do you have space for the art work
Will you need to transport this work?
Is framing needed for this work?
Yesterday, I shared a big announcement on Instagram which you can find out here :).
I highly recommend The Black Market: A guide to art collecting by Charle Moore. This book helped me understand the art market, Black artists, and deeper dive into what I wanted to collect. I started officially collecting art this year but read this book a few years ago. A great guide to read as you start your collecting journey.
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Updated o 5/6/24
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