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New to Collecting Art? Here's My Advice

1 hour ago
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Be honest…

Have you ever wanted an original painting but had NO IDEA how to actually choose one?


I think original art can feel intimidating because we're suddenly asking ourselves:


Is this the right size?


Will it work in my house?

                                          

What if I get tired of it?

                                         

Am I even choosing “correctly”?


"Where the Light Leads"  48x36 inches
"Where the Light Leads" 48x36 inches

Here's my biggest piece of advice:


Don't start by asking 

whether it's the “right” painting.


Start by asking:

Do I keep coming back to it?


"Poppy (August Birth Flower)" & "Lily of the Valley (May Birth Flower)"
"Poppy (August Birth Flower)" & "Lily of the Valley (May Birth Flower)"

Which matters most 

when you're choosing artwork?


That you love the painting?

Or that it works in your home?


My answer? 


Both can matter.

But I would always start 

with the painting 

you genuinely love.


"Dogwood Blooms" 36x36 inches
"Dogwood Blooms" 36x36 inches

And once you've found 

the piece you love, THEN we can talk about

the practical things.


"Magnolias" 48x48 inches
"Magnolias" 48x48 inches

Thinking about buying 

your first original?


If you're unsure about a painting or wondering whether the size will work in your space, 

text or email me a photo of your room!


6015204763


I'd LOVE to help you think it through.

Size

 Placement

 Colors

 Framing


You don't have to 

figure it all 

out by yourself.

 
 
 

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All paintings are original works by Shelby Leigh Kizer

Mississippi Artist Featured on HGTV Home Town

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