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Post by bejwee77 on May 22, 2015 16:57:29 GMT
I think (read: hope) I may be through the initial spending vortex that comes with getting excited about art, and I've of course ended up with more prints than originals. Looking to change that, I'm wondering about the best options for adding originals to the collection.
Shows aren't really an option where I live. And I'm usually more inclined to particular images than artists, so a commission wouldn't necessarily be a perfect choice. There are of course gallery options, but at the usual mark-up.
What's your take?
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Post by sɐǝpı ɟo uoıʇɐɹǝpǝɟ on May 22, 2015 17:10:24 GMT
I think (read: hope) I may be through the initial spending vortex that comes with getting excited about art, and I've of course ended up with more prints than originals. Looking to change that, I'm wondering about the best options for adding originals to the collection. Shows aren't really an option where I live. And I'm usually more inclined to particular images than artists, so a commission wouldn't necessarily be a perfect choice. There are of course gallery options, but at the usual mark-up. What's your take? build relationships with galleries.. ask to get on preview/pre-sale lists. contact artists (or their reps) directly. follow your favorite artists on IG and if they post something new send a PM asking if it's available. in general, just keep an ear to the ground |
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Post by alittle on May 22, 2015 17:27:39 GMT
(1) Get an additional source of income; slanging crack helps
(2) Get in contact with your favourites artists about availability of original works, galleries who rep them and upcoming shows
(3) Contact galleries from (2), expressing interest in the artist and upcoming exhibitions
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2015 17:53:28 GMT
Contact the artist directly about acquiring their work. If they respond, they'll either sell directly or point you toward the gallery which does it for them. Also, ask them about future shows and contact those galleries about getting on the preview list. Make sure you tell the gallery it was the artist who sent you.
Sell your prints (which you can live without) and build a nest, so to speak.
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Post by hermit on May 22, 2015 18:01:11 GMT
Just a side note: I have on more than one occasion been given higher prices and paid more than I would have at a gallery show by an artist directly  So before you get all excited about a commission or studio work it's often good to check their last show for inventory or ask about upcoming show if there is one soon. It may save you several hundred dollars at a minimum. |
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Post by alittle on May 22, 2015 18:33:23 GMT
That is a good point, hermit. Many artists do not discount direct, even though they end up with more money in their pocket. This is for good reason, of course, in that anyone looking to piece would purchase from them direct and the gallery shows would sit unsold. I mean, who wants to pay 100% for the same art? |
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2015 19:00:43 GMT
The secondary market is the best source in my opinion. You can often puck up really nice pieces at what is a good price for you and a good price for the seller.
Look at the artists on here and the UAA. You can pick up some really good works from them at good prices. Kunerstrasen is a great example whose work is now increasing in price, Martin Whatson used to sell his work directly at very low rates, a Pure Evil used to As did Remi Rough. Many of those guys have moved away but other artists who are not well known are starting to show.
Kunerstrasen's work is still at really reasonable rates, Lee Ellis plus lots of others. So just kee your eye out really for nice stuff at a decent price
I myself have some great pieces bought this way from fellow members selling pieces and by some of the forums artists
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Post by geswrk on May 22, 2015 20:53:24 GMT
I've been to a few student art graduate shows and they've left me found wanting, if that makes any sense. It's all very conceptual these days.
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2015 18:59:21 GMT
I think (read: hope) I may be through the initial spending vortex that comes with getting excited about art, and I've of course ended up with more prints than originals. Looking to change that, I'm wondering about the best options for adding originals to the collection. Shows aren't really an option where I live. And I'm usually more inclined to particular images than artists, so a commission wouldn't necessarily be a perfect choice. There are of course gallery options, but at the usual mark-up. What's your take? The Hunt is half the fun |
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