“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” A quote from Pablo Picasso. The relevance of this quote is clear when it comes to owning fine art: you can replenish yourself if you surround yourself with it.
There are also less poetic yet more practical reasons why you may want to buy fine art. In this short post, we’ll discuss why you should consider buying fine art. And just so you know, there’s a vast amount of talent out there producing stunning artwork to consider!
Now let’s explore this topic further.
It’s a Viable Investment
Buying prints or commercial artwork that’s made only for decorative purposes is OK for most households. However, once you’ve spent your money, you’ll only be able to gain aesthetic value from these purchases.
When you buy fine art, you get the aesthetics and an art piece that could grow in value. And since financial advice all over the internet is saying to diversify your portfolio, why not enter the fine art scene?
You never know, you could have the value of an entire retirement plan hanging on your dining room wall by the time it comes to your retirement. But you don’t necessarily need to sell the art piece, but instead, make it a family heirloom.
It’s Unique
When you buy fine art, you’re getting something unique that no one else owns. Even if there are prints out there of the artwork, you’ll be able to appreciate the true brush strokes used to create the original art you own.
So buying paintings of this nature can be a fantastic talking point when you have guests. And having the original piece can inspire you in your own life when you glance at it on your wall. It may even inspire you into making art of your own!
You’ll Have a Story to Tell
As mentioned above, you’ll be able to show off your artwork to guests in your home, or office if that’s where you choose to hang it. You’ll also be able to tell people a story about the piece.
For instance, you can begin by how you acquired the original artwork, which could have been at a particular auction. The story of how you bid for the work could be thrilling enough in itself.
Then, you also may have a story to tell about the artist and the relevance of the specific art piece in context to them. For example, you may have bought a nature photography piece of fine art. With this you could talk about the region of the world it was taken.
The name of the artwork could also conjure up deeper thoughts and conversations. But just looking at the artwork will surely convey different meanings to every person that happens to glance at it.
Revel in Fine Art
Ultimately, buying fine art should give you enjoyment more than anything. But it also makes a lot of sense as an investment and you’ll have a fascinating talking point for guests for years to come.
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