Buying Art

ADVICE FOR THE COLLECTOR

Anyone can begin collecting botanical art... 

Look at lots of art, you'll start to become aware of you personal taste

Note the medium used (watercolor, colored pencil, etc.) and the substrate (paper, vellum, etc.) you may develop a preference

Look at multiple works by the same artist to get a sense of an artist's style, follow those whose work you like

Look at original art whenever possible. There is a remarkable difference between the original and even today's high quality prints or what you see online

Attend exhibitions of original works

Attend opening receptions for exhibitions - you often have an opportunity to meet the artists

Ask about the story behind the work

Look for quality - scientific accuracy, consistent depiction of the direction of light, tight detail work

Buy what you like

When your budget is limited, consider smaller, less complex works of higher quality rather than larger, more complex works of lower quality

Consider purchasing pieces that fit a theme to give cohesiveness to your collection



Insist on archival quality framing