Deciding on art for your new digs can be both a challenge and a hit to your wallet, but it doesn’t have to be. Before you go pouring over art galleries, take a note from realtor.com with these helpful ways to obtain obscure pieces of art for your home!
- Art fairs – Art fairs are happening all the time, and they’re a great opportunity to buy unique pieces. Check out your local papers or do a quick internet search for art fairs in your area!
- Students – Students are always producing pieces of art for grades and money as a bonus!
- Hire a consultant – If you have access to a nearby art consultant, which can be found through the Association of Professional Art Advisors, reach out to them! Most art consultants charge an hourly fee for their advice, according to realtor.com.
- Go online – Deferring to bloggers and online experts could be the way to go for you. Browse the internet for bloggers whose tastes are similar and take cues from them!
- Reuse – Recycling art is both earth-conscious and inexpensive. Hit up garage sales, flea markets, estate sales, or anywhere you can get a good deal on someone else’s find.
- DIY – Today it is too easy to transform your own pictures into masterpieces. See how realtor.com does it here [link to blog].
Source: http://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/find-art-for-home/