Ask a Gallerist: Collecting Original Art
From The Downtowner October 2001 Had you attended the One Hundred Sixty-Fourth Annual Exhibition at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine...
Ask A Gallerist: Should I buy art to match the couch?
Should I buy art to match the couch. Many people do!!! But try to think outside the box. One might make a collection of small works that...
Ask A Gallerist: What is the difference between an original and a giclee print?
What is the difference between an original and a giclee print? Giclee is a French word pronounced zhee klay. It is a a print from a...
Ask A Gallerist: Should I buy insurance for my art?
Should I buy insurance for my art? Depending on the value of the piece or pieces, one might consider insurance for art. If the...
Ask A Gallerist: Should I buy multiple pieces from the same artist?
Should I buy multiple pieces from the same artist? If you like an artist's work, by all means buy and support the artist. Very often...
Ask A Gallerist: Should I buy only dead artists' work?
Should I buy only dead artist's work? “Dead artist don't need the money”. Certainly there is work to be had and it may increase in...
Ask A Gallerist: How can I discern quality art from Schlock?
How can I discern quality from schlock? A good Question! Whatever the medium, skill level is the first criteria. Are the materials used...
How To Art Like A Pro: Avoid Self-Centered Artists
Avoid Self-Centered Artists When buying art directly from artists it is most desirable to find an artist whose work you like and want to...
Ask a Gallerist: Why should I buy Original Art? Prints are cheaper.
There are questions many people have about art, but don't know who to ask. Gallery dealers are the perfect ones to ask. Today, we ask...