5 Tips to Help You Select an Oil Painting for Your Office/Home
>> Aug 18, 2017
If
you’re looking for an oil painting to beautify your home or office walls, there
are factors to consider in order to end up with the best canvas for your
environment. This article highlights some of the things you need to think
about:
1. Size
You
should consider how much space you have on which to display the painting, as
well as the size of the room. A huge canvas would overpower a small room, while
a small canvas might get swallowed by a large room. Start by measuring the wall
on which the painting will sit. You should also factor in everything else that
sits on that wall. For instance, if you have photographs and other types of
décor, there should be enough space between the different pieces. Consider
placing canvases in walls that have little else going on so that they can
command attention to themselves.
2. Color
The
last thing you want is to buy a canvas which doesn’t work into the color scheme
of the space. You need your painting to complement the color scheme you have
chosen. Now, this doesn’t mean that they should be an exact match. For
instance, your canvas can inject some much-needed brightness into a dull,
monochromatic room. On the other hand, if you have lots of different colors and
details going, it helps to select a simple painting so that you don’t have too
many items clamoring for attention. Earthy tones will be well complemented by
earthy-colored paintings, while cooler tones will be well complemented by
cooler paintings. The important thing is to ensure that the canvas works well
into your color scheme.
3. Style
There
are different decorative styles, such as contemporary, traditional, classic,
etc. It is also perfectly alright to mix and match, but this must be done with
utmost care. You can mix different textures, patterns and eras. If you don’t
know how to do the pairing in a tasteful way, then it’s advisable to find an
expert. For instance, if you have an older stately home, it might benefit from
a contemporary piece of art. Similarly, vintage paintings may infuse some
tasteful contrast to contemporary or modern homes. In the end, however, be sure
that you’re in love with how everything ties together.
4. Subject
Paintings
cover vast topics/subjects, from still-lifes and landscapes to wildlife, people
and modern life themes. Art is a beautiful place to initiate conversations, so
think about what you want to invoke in those viewing the paintings. This also
includes the values that you stand for, especially if you’re buying for a
corporate setting. Be sure not to pick anything too emotive because you don’t
want to be annoying some of your clients when they come into your offices. For
your house, however, anything you and your family like is considered fair game.
5. Purpose
The
most important thing when buying art is to buy something that speaks to you,
something that you love. Spending lots of money on a piece of art won’t make
you love it if you don’t. Think about the styles, artists and eras that you
naturally gravitate towards. You can browse through museums and gallery
showings to experience different kinds of art if you’re completely new.
Bear
in mind that if you’re buying to sell later when value appreciates, art doesn’t
appreciate overnight. In the meantime, it helps if you bought something you
already love.
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