The ideal environment for an art collection

Much like wine, artworks (especially paintings) are best kept in stable environments. Only by creating this safe haven for your paintings and sculptures will you be able to preserve their quality and their value for the next generations.

If you are planning to grow a serious art collection, it may be wise to invest in a room with humidifiers. About 50% humidity and 70 degrees Fahrenheit is ideal. Variations in these temperature factors are okay, for as long as they are slow and never abrupt (the changes should be over a period of years or at least months). Sudden changes are harmful to your artworks.

If your collection is still small, though, then just keep your paintings away from sunlight. Just be sure that the wall you are hanging them on is not damp or recently plastered. Never hang a painting over a working fireplace. Never store a painting in an area subject to heat or dampness, such as a kitchen.

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"Focusing" your collection

Depending in what type of collector you are, you may choose to
either focus on collecting a certain type of artwork, or buy one or
two from each of the following genres:

- Artist-specific
- Country-specific art (e.g. German art)
- Nudes/erotic artworks
- Abstracts
- Lacquer paintings
- Portraitures
- Landscapes
- Black & White
- and many others. Read this ebook LINK HERE to get a full
picture of the vast world of art collecting that you can explore.

To decide which one you should first focus on, then make it a habit
to spend time in galleries, museums, and auction houses. Pay
attention to what catches your attention - that could be the genre
you should focus on. If you can, take some art classes to develop
your eye for art.
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Happy collecting !

Nigel Thomas
Art Enthusiast

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How do you access a painting?

Serious collectors know how to assess the quality of a painting by
looking at its technical composition. If you intend to build an art
collection, then you should at least know the basic principles of
composition, too.

Consider several factors, like subject matter, execution, form,
media/materials, and the colors used in the painting. Keep in mind
that artists create art works of varying quality - some might turn
out to be masterpieces, but a majority often fall under the
'ordinary' quality.

Never believe the myth that artists produce better art works as
they get older. Art collecting is not a guessing game - you should
ask a trusted gallery for advice. Better yet, read this ebook LINK
HERE. It details everything you need to know to start building your
own art collection. Whether you are serious about starting a
collection for investment or just want to buy art casually, this
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Happy Collecting,

Nigel Thomas
Art Enthusiast


The object of art is to give life a shape.'
William Shakespeare

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The object of art is to give life a shape.'
William Shakespeare
Art Enthusiast
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Really simple tip to keep you updated in the world of art

Most new collectors get so overwhelmed by the vast contemporary art scene that they forget one of the simplest tips: reading newspapers. That’s right – a newspaper can give you insight as to which artists and paintings are likely to increase in value over time, so you can get them while they’re still affordable. That’s why you should make it a habit to read the reviews on the Sunday paper. Who’s the new artist making waves? Where is he or she exhibiting? How did the critics accept his or her work?

Buy while the artist is still relatively unknown – this way, you can get early works, which usually zoom up in value once the artist becomes a collector’s favorite.

Before you start your collection, though, read the basics. From what kind of art you should invest on to where to find the best pieces, this ebook LINK HERE has it all covered.

Happy shopping!

Nigel Thomas
The object of art is to give life a shape.'
William Shakespeare
Art Enthusiast
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• Looking at Your "A.Q." - Aesthetic Quotient
Ideas, People, Places, Books to Help You Step Up Your "Aesthetic Quotient" What to Look for

in Museums • Visiting with Artists

• The Forms Art Takes
Looking at Prints • How Prints Are Made • Wood Cuts and Wood En­gravings • Intaglio Methods

• Lithographs • Stencil Process • Japanese Prints • Early Prints • The Ways of Drawing The

Kinds of Drawings • Buying Drawings • The World of Water Colors Recent Developments •

Qualities of Water Colors • Tempera, Gouache • The Many Forms of Sculpture Wood Sculpture •

Stone Sculpture • Terra Cotta • Bronze Sculpture • Welded Sculpture • Slate Sculpture •

Bas-Reliefs and Friezes • The New Forms • Visiting the Foundry • Ceramics and Enamels •

Primitive Sculpture Oil Paintings Their Abundance • How to Look at Them • Variations

• But Is It Art?
Arts Opposed to Crafts • The Historical Look • Fraktur Paintings • Artifacts • Illustrated

Books • Posters Reproductions • Some Pros and Cons • Oil Paintings, Drawings, Sculpture

• Ready to Buy
General Criteria and Specific Pointers • Investment or Beauty? • Beware of "Autographs" •

The Matter of "Quality" • Understanding and Appreciating the Artist • Choosing Your Field •

Picking the Best

• Look Now—Buy Later
How to See and Buy at Art Galleries and Auctions • A Close Look at Art Dealers •

Negotiating • Fakes and Forgeries • Exercising Care at Auctions • Principles for Auction

Buying • Enjoying Galleries

• A Galaxy of Galleries
Who Sells What, Where, and How • The Leading Galleries—Profiles • A Table of Galleries:

Artists, Fields, Prices, Viewpoints

• The Added Touch
Framing, Hanging, Lighting Your Collection • A Basic Rule • Suggestions for Hanging •

Moving Your Pictures • The Importance of the Wall • Colors for Your Wall • Lighting •

Frames and Framers • Some Pointers

• You've Collected It ... Protect It
Some Points About Insuring Your Collection • Establishing the Value of Your Collection •

Listing "Risks" Involved • Insurance Policies and Various Coverages

• The Picture Ahead
Art's Present and Probable Future • The Matter of Art as an Investment • Bright Prospects

• New Frontiers
"Discovering" Old Painters • Finding New Ones • The Many Sources • Some Case Histories •

Personal Recollections • The World Over • Pitfalls



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Nigel Thomas
The object of art is to give life a shape.'
William Shakespeare
Art Enthusiast
email : buildanartcollection@gmail.com
blog : http://buildanartcollection.blogspot.com
http://www.squidoo.com/BuildAnArtColllection
http://hubpages.com/hub/fine-art-collection
website : www.buildanartcollection.com
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