I adore one of a kind pieces of art, the only issue for me is the budget. Would I love to scoop up every piece of art at my favorite gallery? You bet, but that's not an option right now. {I'm saving for my bungalow by the sea, remember?}. It will be an amazing feeling when I can buy an original but for now I get creative. Here are some of my favorite ways to inexpensively incorporate art into your home. 1. Image one: Purchase from a budding artist The adorable dog photo is my newest piece. The students at Endicott College recently had an art show. I fell in love with that dog and I knew my son would too. I bought this photo from an art student, students are always up for selling their pieces. The top image was purchased from a street artist in Saint Tropez. I always try to purchase at least one original piece when I travel. Besides taking photos it's the perfect way to preserve the memory of your trip. 2. Image two: #3 - Paint your own work of art. This was originally a four that I had painted back in September. One of the first things I did after my break-up in October was to change it to a three! I actually like the three better. I will keep this forever as reminder of my crazy and unexpected journey in 2010. Seven months is a relatively short period of time, but I'm a different person today then I was last Fall! 3. Image three: Frame children's artwork - It's loose and free, I love it. A snap shot of my art wall. This wall is a mix of pieces, it includes two paintings by my three year old son! 4. Image four: Frame a piece of block printed wrapping paper or any other found graphic you love. I've always loved the organic quality of Faux Bois. I purchased this paper with the intention of wrapping a gift, but I decided to frame it instead. p.s. Ikea sells a number of inexpensive frames, that is what I've used in this photo. 5. Image five: Shop on Etsy for art. It is an amazing online resource. I blogged about this print a couple of months ago. It's from Siiso via Etsy. She will also make custom prints on canvas. |
Images: 2,3,4 -by Bellini Photography
8 comments:
Beautiful, unique collection! I love the idea of framing printed paper--it's cheap and chic.
great ideas..love your art wall..its really very pretty! thanks for sharing..I would like you to check out a chair redux on my blog when you have a moment..It would be lovely if you follow me too! xx meenal
Great ideas! I'm sure that a Monet, wouldn't be as lovely as the picture of your dog, art+love all together, and isn´t that what home is all about?
Great ideas for cheap but fabulous art for your home!I love the idea o fthe framed decorative papers!
Love your collage wall! I'm working on one in my daughter's room and you have given me some great ideas and resources. Thanks.
L-O-V-E that shot of the wood grain!
great post! i LOVE your art wall!
You might try dailypainters.com for small inexpensive art.
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