Behind the Design

Purchasing Art is a Creative Process

October 9, 2017

Investing in art is a creative, classy, and simple way to increase your fiscal worth, as well as to add panache to your home's decor. Buying artwork, such as an oil painting, may seem at first daunting and overwhelming. However, with knowledge and an understanding of savvy buying skills, you will find that purchasing a piece of art is an enjoyable avocation that adds beauty and grace to any home or environment.

Deciding upon a medium to purchase is one of the most difficult and necessary preliminary decisions in becoming an art buyer. A safe bet is the oil painting, both because of its tendency towards realistic subject matter and its long, healthy shelf life (or wall life!). Buying an oil painting is buying a work that will last for years to come, never fading in flair or beauty.

Oil paintings can be based on any number of subjects, making it simple to locate a painting that fits with your room's mood or central theme. This wealth of variety means you can find a painting in the size, shape, texture, and price range you want to decorate your home. It is crucial for beginner art buyers to know what they want and how to locate it.

Exploring options includes knowing what kind of art you're looking for to begin with. If you want a more classical feel (expensive both in look and actual price) our online art collection can come extremely in handy. If mass appeal is not important to you as a buyer, our one-of-a-kind gallery quality pieces may be the way to go.

If you love realistic renderings of real life in Mexico then you'll fall in love with oil paintings from the studio of David Villasenor.

After graduating from "Artes Plasticas de Gruadalajara" David Villasenor founded his art shop using ancient techniques from the Renaissance. Each original, oil-on-canvas painting represents a moment of time captured through the photographic eyes of the artist himself. Today, in honor of this tradition, artists who were handpicked and trained by David Villasenor proudly continue his craft.

Artists from the studio of David Villasenor (1967-2007) keep his artistic ambition alive with these stunning depictions of daily life in the Mexican culture. These photo realistic paintings will bring the warmth and daily life of the Mexican culture to your home.

It is absolutely essential to know where you are going to hang a piece of art, both in a room and in the larger context of your building. Although it is good to know what image you want, it is equally if not more important to know where the painting is going to hang. Once you know where you want a piece, you can take tone, mood, and spacing into consideration and make a more informed art purchasing decision.

If you seek unique art then consider Papel Amate, or painted bark paper, which is an art form with clear pre-Hispanic origins. Originally, traditional bark paper was considered a specialty of the village shaman and used only for special rituals. Later, the Otomi people of Puebla began to use bark paper as a canvas for painting. Typically, they will craft the paper from fig or mulberry tree bark, then sell or trade the homemade paper to other indigenous groups for decoration. These bark paintings, or papel amate, are not just an art form unique to the indigenous tribes of Mexico, but will add rich depth and culture to your home decor.

Buying any artwork is a fantastic investment, be it for seasoned art patrons or the everyday homeowner. The right piece of art can completely change a room, making your living or work space more comfortable, more aesthetically pleasing , and ultimately more enjoyable to be in.

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