"How to Start Collecting Art: A Beginner’s Guide" by Margaret Carpenter

Regardless of your knowledge or experience, collecting art can seem daunting and intimidating at the beginning. However, it shouldn’t be and certainly does not have to be. We have a few suggestions to make the process more enjoyable, and also make you feel more confident and knowledgeable in this endeavor.

How to Start Collecting Art: A Beginner’s Guide - Artwork by Belle Roth

How to Start Collecting Art: A Beginner’s Guide - Artwork by Belle Roth

There is a myriad of reasons for you to start collecting contemporary art; not only does great art push you to think, feel, and see in new and interesting ways, but it allows you to get in touch with your creative side. Art collector Michael Audain put it simply: “I started collecting art… simply because I wanted pictures to hang on the wall. I noticed what a difference a picture could make to the ambiance of a room, and indeed how shifting workaround could change a room’s whole feeling.” Read more…