Some of the ugliest \u201cart\u201d that I have ever seen is currently in the home d\u00e9cor stores in my neighbourhood. How can anyone buy this stuff? Horrible finishes, compositions and colours. I don\u2019t care how cheap or expensive it is. It\u2019s \u201cawfulness\u201d defies words!\u00a0 But what is really sad is that none of it is original art. What you see has perhaps been duplicated thousands of times.<\/p>\n
Of course I would like people to buy my paintings instead. But if you are not a fan of my style then at least consider buying an original piece in a style that you do like. There are many art shows and art galleries in a city such as Ottawa. Surprisingly though, even small communities often have an active art scene. As the weather warms (in Ottawa we are asking if this will ever happen this year) outdoor shows are especially prevalent and often there is no admission charge \u2013 free art appreciation!<\/p>\n
Now let\u2019s talk about price. If you are buying an original piece from a lesser- known artist you may pay what I would consider to be a very reasonable price \u2013 say around $100 for something little and somewhat more \u2013 into the hundreds for larger pieces. If the artist is well known and particularly if that artist is exhibiting in a gallery then the price will be higher still – perhaps $1000 and more. \u00a0No matter what your budget, though, there is an artist out there somewhere who has created something special that will \u201cgrab\u201d you. What better way to express your individuality than to own a unique piece of art?<\/p>\n
Really original art is \u201cpriceless\u201d.<\/p>\n