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Becoming an Art Collector

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If you are at this moment either deciding to buy your very first fine art piece or you have bought before and you are considering to get some more works, please welcome to this gallery corner made just for you. If this is your very first time considering a fine art piece, you are not alone, several of my first time buyers/collectors are entering an area that is unfamiliar to them. This is their first purchase of "good art" and they understand the importance of owning a fine art piece but are uncertain about what constitutes "good art."

Before all, do not stress yourself, this is art, and you do not have to be afraid of it. Acquiring fine art for your house or business is one of the most rewarding experiences that you can give yourself. Actually, selecting fine art is as simply as you can possibly imagine. It is, in one word, what I call the "wow" factor.

First of all, selecting artwork for investment should not be your first reason for acquiring fine art but it should be a consideration. When you see a work that makes you go "wow," you're on to something great. Image and composition are far more important than concerns about how it matches a curtain or other item in that room. Selecting your art should have strong emotional connections for you. It's always those emotional connections that are the most powerful and always accurate. Go with your emotions; go with your gut.

Think about the hours you spend in your favorite room, filled with artwork that is powerful and meaningful to you. You'll have years of enjoyment, not to mention financial opportunities.

Beside self enjoyment, your art work is the first think people notice when they enter your home...not your furniture, not your floors coverings, not your window treatment....it's what's on your walls.

Art speak up for you making a powerful statement about who you are, knowing the art that you own/like and talking about it with friends, co-workers, partners, and people in general gives you an amazing and powerful reputation.

The subject area for art collection themes is wide open. For example if you absolutely love cityscapes and have photos of skylines and skyscrapers, before you know it you're an Architectural Art Collector. Or, if you have a couple of floral or animal prints, and begin collecting similar pieces, you can build a collection of botannicals or nature artworks, the same happens with portraits, nudes, or abstract art.

When we think of art collectors, we think of the Rockefellers, the Gettys, or the Kennedys of the world, but we may be reaching too far. Some of our best collectors and patrons can be the middle class buyer who lives a couple of blocks away who can't afford the Warhols and Rauschenbergs, so they want to make investments in "emerging" artists. This means, they want to buy works from reputable dealers and collect works from established artists.

Most artists are serious about what they do and work hard, but it is not something they do to get rich. Many artists are in 2nd careers. They may be retired from “regular” jobs and are now doing what they’ve always dreamed of. Others have other professions that pay the bills and they get to their studios after work and on weekends. Some have partners who support them.

There are certainly lots of reasons to collect art. It's about the passion and vibrancy of being stimulated. Invariably it's a personal thing.

Of course, when we talk about paintings or photographs, we're talking about real/ original art. Art that's created by actual, living artists. Not art you'd buy in a department store.

If you like the art you see and can afford to buy it, that will be very encouraging. You can participate in the creative process by collecting the work you like, and helping the artists at the same time. Many artists have small pieces for less money. It should be a fun decision and not break your bank account. Your taste may change as you collect more art—but you will always have a record of what you liked at this time of your life.

When you see something you like, tell the artist, or you can ask questions. This will create an opportunity for conversation. If you return later in the year each artist will have some new work and you can see how ideas develop, and that's more to talk about with the artist.

Artwork is shipped directly to you from the artist's studio. Prices are set by the artist, not by the gallery so you avoid paying gallery markups. Purchase art using a major credit card or paypal using a secure shopping cart. All purchases are backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee including return shipping.

So, all you really need to do to become an art collector is to put some thought into your art buying. Before you know it, instead of just buying art, you'll be collecting art. Decide on a theme based on art that appeals to you. Perhaps you love raku vases, or glass art. Or, maybe you're attracted to bronze figurines. If you're into wall art then cityscapes and watercolors from a particular country could become a theme for your collection.

Most of the times, if you're just starting out, you have to do the legwork yourself. This means going to social engagements and events where you will come in contact with people who buy art. This can be anywhere from an art opening to a cocktail party. Fortunatelly, almost every night here at MagARTzone is a party, an opportunity to get in contact with the artist/s that you like, enjoy his/her works and network with the fine art contemporary circles

In fact, when compared to using art simply to decorate or to impress someone, collecting art gives you an even greater payoff. The process of collecting art is a life enriching hobby that beautifully mirrors who you are and shows the world what you love. It can return a lifetime of satisfaction and value. People love art and even if they don't understant it, they really appreciate and look up the people who owns it.

Me, in particular, love when collectors insisted on getting a sense of the artist's soul, knowing the artist, embracing the vision and giving back to the artist the passion they got out of the artist's effort.

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