How to choose contemporary abstract art for your home
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If you're new to collecting originals, here are a few things I believe it is worth thinking about:
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Scale over subject. In abstract work, the relationship of the piece to the wall matters more than "what it's of." Large abstract paintings can anchor a whole room, so think about the wall, not just the painting. My go-to size is 80cm x 80cm, however for commissions I've worked on canvases over 2 meters long and high, so it really depends on the space you have.
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Follow your gut, not trends. The best piece for your home is the one you keep noticing. Don't worry about whether it "matches" — trust the feeling. I have a tiny boat painting I bought 10 years ago when I saw it in a pub, it lives in my spare room and I still look at it every time I go in that room and remember the holiday and why I bought it.
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Consider commissioning. If you have a wall that never feels right, a bespoke piece built for that exact spot can resolve the whole room.
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Ask the artist. A working artist will happily talk you through scale, palette, framing, and how a piece will read in your light.
Buying art direct from a UK abstract artist
I have several collectors from across the UK, that buy direct from me, because they want to know the hows and whys. You get provenance, a fair price (not with a huge gallery mark-up), and the option to commission something genuinely yours, plus the chance to know the artist behind the brush.