Searching for art online for your modern home and overwhelmed by all the gallery and home shop choices that pop up in your search?
Here is the simple and easy step-by-step method to finding art from artists you LOVE and possibly even saving some money or getting a custom artwork that is just perfect!
Finding modern artworks online
Finding cool original art online
Finding affordable art online
These are all often wrapped up into one search string and get ready! The answers can be confusing!
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Galleries and shops pay BIG money to get the top search results, so be aware that you might find some mixed options at the top when your search completes.
Nudes?
Realist landscapes?
Art for $69,000?
Not really a good fit for modern/cool original and affordable options.
The best way to find exactly what you are looking for is to visit gallery sites, scroll through the listings of the category you choose (Modern, Abstract, Expressionist, Impressionist, etc.).
Then identify the artists whose work keeps catching your eye.
Write down their name (or copy/paste it in your digital notepad).
Then look more carefully at them.
Are the pieces the size you like?
Are they the colors you like?
Are they in your price range?
If so, see if they’ve sold several. This can tell you they are generally going to be an artist in good standing (they create nice art and ship it promptly).
At this point, you can purchase from the gallery or like so many savvy collectors, you can reach out to the artist directly.
Just search them on Google and then visit their website.
If nothing is available but you love the work, reach out and talk to them about a commission.
Or, you can purchase something directly from them via their site.
Artists LOVE this because they can work directly with their collector (no middle man), offer special discounts and happily answer all your questions prior to a sale.
“I’ve had several people over the years reach out to me, ask questions, ask me commissions, etc. I’ve even just had people who emailed me to tell me they love my art! This makes me happy and I’m always happy to hear from anyone looking at my art,” says KR Moehr, abstractart.live.
Also, when you are buying directly from the artist, you are supporting their art and the artist receives the full payment, without splitting it with a gallery.
Some people are happier working “third person” versus one-on-one with the artist, but often it’s much easier and a delight to work directly with artists, who are generally more than thrilled to get requests about their work!
FREEBIES, TOO
Often, artists will include special discounts or even smaller paintings as a complementary gift with the purchase. “Prints, special discount codes and even original tiny paintings are what I often include, especially if someone is purchasing from me directly,” says KR.
Artists will have email lists that you can join and be notified of new works and any special sales. They will often give insight into their art and processes in their newsletters.
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IDENTIFY THE ART YOU LIKE
WRITE DOWN THE ARTIST(S) NAMES
SEARCH FOR THEM ONLINE
VISIT THEIR SITES
REACH OUT TO THE ARTIST YOU WANT TO PURCHASE FROM
ASK QUESTIONS & MAKE DECISIONS
All original art ships free anywhere in the USA when purchased directly from this site!