Stephen Lucas Paints 'Come Together'- Episode 12

The Stephen Lucas Show ‘Come Together’ painted while you watch!
(16”x20” acrylic on canvas)
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Article:
5 Ways to Start Your Art Collection in 2024
Beginning your journey in fine art collecting can seem daunting, but don’t be intimidated. Everyone can enjoy buying and owning art at an affordable price point, even in your 20's. It can be a great time to start investing and to begin shaping your art-collecting identity.
Question
Is investing in art a good idea? In this article, we will explore five easy ways to start building your collection to be affordable, unique and timeless.
Number 1. invest in Art you Love.
Buy because you love it. Art can transform a space and create beautiful interiors, whether it’s a painting, photographic print, digital or another form of art, the key is to find something you love and to buy it with confidence. If you are looking for something in a particular art style, a good investment can often be buying from an exciting emerging artist, rather than saving to buy a second-rate art piece from a better-known artist.
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‘Is it a risk to invest in art?’
For those that are risk-averse, art collecting is considerably risk-free as the art market doesn’t rise or fall with the stock market. Artwork is known to retain its value over time and increase in value, becoming rarer and sought after when chosen wisely. However, it is critical for new buyers to understand that there are no guarantees when it comes to investing in art.
Opinion:
'Don't follow trends'
Before you start any collection, get to know what you like and what you don’t. Visit exhibitions, art fairs and auctions. Follow artists, critics, and curators on social media.
Don't follow trends; think about what artwork brings you joy and that You will still love in years to come.
Going deeper:
2. Research and Define your Goals.
What are your intentions with this art collection?
So, Whether your goal is to acquire art as an investment, for decorative purposes, to collect a piece of history, or out of love and support for the arts, your decision will have a huge impact on the essence of the collection you end up building.
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'Expensive isn't always the answer'
Creating a budget is important but doesn’t mean settling for something you don’t love.
It is better to invest in something that will inspire you every day, rather than because another artist’s work is better known.
An expensive art piece doesn’t necessarily make the work better, therefore don’t devalue an artwork because it is priced below your perceived value of ‘good art’.
Collecting is a way of learning about art, and making mistakes is part of it and therefore investing on a modest financial scale is the best place to start.
'Start small'
Start small. Starting your art collecting journey in your 20's can be a profitable venture, alongside exposing yourself to an array of art, which will train your mind and eye to identify the types of art you love and enjoy. Ultimately, this will give you a better understanding of what art you envision in your collection. A strong art collection will require time and knowledge. If you’re lucky it could turn into a great investment.
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