Not much! I just know what I like and how it makes me feel. I'm familiar with a few artists and can recognize certain styles. I'm fond of the Impressionist, but I'm partial to abstract paintings and figurative sketches. There are styles that I never thought I would have an interest in, but now that I have traveled more and met some of the most interesting people, my tastes and attitude towards different styles has evolved and I now see things differently.
The thing that I look for most when selecting art is how it makes me feel. I'm captured more by works of art that draws me in and before I know it, I've lost minutes in time just wandering around inside my mind, exploring the depths and possibilities of that particular piece. There is something very liberating about that.
When selecting a piece of art for your home, of course you're going to do the obvious and consider where you would like to place it and the measurements of the surrounding space; but also contemplate the function of the space to ensure you select a piece that evokes the desired mood and sets just the right tone. Brightly colored paintings do not say come, sit, relax, and let's reflect upon our day and our lives... You get what I'm saying, right?
Art is a very powerful form of expression and although you don't have to be an art scholar to shop and buy the right pieces, it does help to educate yourself on the types that you are most attracted to, to better understand why you are drawn to that particular style. You want to be able to talk passionately about it when people comment and inquire about what a lovely piece you have.
No need to concern yourself with, "will it match the existing decor". What I have come to find over the years is that one typically doesn't stray too far away from certain colors, patterns, etc. And when you do, it really is okay because it just adds a bit of whimsy and spice to your space. Sometimes, if the piece is just so amazing, it's worth it to re-work the entire room to accommodate it; although not entirely necessary!
Whatever your tastes in art, be a collector. Nothing says quite as much about you than your home that is filled with collections that make you happy and tell the story of who you are! Yes, you are allowed to grow and change! So, purchase for who you are now, not who you want to be. Wouldn't it be so interesting for your home to tell the history of that growth and change?
Make it AMAZING!
Rhonda
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