Consider Commissioning Pieces Of Art

Why have you never thought about commissioning a work of art for your own home? When most people are asked this question, they may think of a number of reasons. I've heard some of these reasons fairly frequently over the years.

People suggest that they don't believe that they have the money to do so. There is certainly a feeling here that great pieces of art are often commissioned and intended for the enjoyment of the rich. Why has this feeling come about? It's hard to ignore the fact that the price tags associated with fine art pieces have continued to increase in recent years.

Whether we're talking about the classical artists of the past, or modern masters, it's clear that the prices that are fetched at auction do put these pieces of art beyond the reach of many, ordinary people. Indeed, when we think about the most amazing private art collections, we may tend to think about them being housed in suitably impressive surroundings.

Given this background, it may not seem terribly realistic for most of us to own wonderful paintings. But the truth is that we're not talking about commissioning a work by Damien Hirst. What we are considering is making use of local artists who have real talent. Many of them may, despite their natural abilities, be struggling to generate an income. They are often prepared to work relatively cheaply.

What does this mean for you and your family? To my way of thinking, it means that a family portrait, something to remember a wedding, or even an oil painting of a cherished pet need not be out of reach. In fact, it's realistic to think that you could own any of these items. It's simply a matter of finding a talented artist who is prepared to carry out the work on your behalf.

Does this all mean that the entire process is likely to be very cheap? There are clearly going to be variations, but it's worth remembering that you are purchasing something that's truly unique. When the final piece is placed in your home, you'll have a painting that will be admired by many visitors. It's likely that they'll also ask how it was produced.

Don't allow yourself be put off commissioning artwork because of fears associated with the costs that are involved. As has been explained, those costs needn't be as great as you might think. It's perfectly reasonable to expect that you can buy some wonderful items at reasonable prices.

You may not, of course, be able to build an extensive private collection. But that doesn't mean that you shouldn't aim to brighten up your home and to attract attention by buying some interesting, individual pieces.

You can commission your own family portraits from photos for your own home, as discussed by Simon Barnett. This article may be used by any website publisher, though this resource box must always be included in full.