Today I'm opening up on a topic that I've had to take a little bit to think about. As the artist - it's easy for me to pick paintings that I love and put them exactly where they will make a big, beautiful, statement.
Yet I get asked often about how to pick paintings or art... How do you know which one to get?
I've come up with a few ideas for you to think about when you're scrolling through paintings and dreaming about where you'd love to put them!
1. Why. Why do you love the artist? I have a handful of artists that I adore. Let me give you two examples. First, I love this artist - her name is Amanda Oleander. She creates vulnerable, detailed illustrations of life behind doors. Often including bathroom scenes, family life, and intimate everyday moments. Her work is perfect for my master bathroom, hallway, or bedroom. It's detailed and very heartfelt. I feel they would go so well in heartfelt rooms in my home. Another example is Lindsey Letters. She creates large scale calligraphy, seasonal art, and has a vintage vibe. Her work is perfect above a fireplace, dining room table, or family room. They both have different missions and meaning behind their art therefore fit in different spaces. Make sense?
2. What. What painting do you keep coming back to? What piece do you find yourself thinking about when scrolling the website? That is it. Don't try to figure out why or the reason you're drawn to a piece of art. I love to tell people that art expresses what is within us without saying words. Struggling to find the words for why you love a painting is often times not really necessary. It speaks to you; you accept the communication and now you're connected without even saying a word. It's a magical feeling. Don't fight it!
So... I debated what else to say on this topic and honestly that's it. I don't want you to feel like selecting art is confusing. No need to overthink what you love. Like I said before: DON'T FIGHT IT. Allow yourself to be loved by art. Love it back. Buy it :) you won't regret it!
Until next time,
-Paige