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Top 5 tips
source the perfect art fair find for your home
My top 5 tips
- Research before you go
Track down the art fair’s website or email the organiser to find out which galleries and artists will be exhibiting. Narrow it down to four or five you’re particularly interested in and then make it a priority to visit those. Of course if there is time you can wander around some more.
2. Measure your space
If you have a specific space you’re looking to fill, write down the measurements, sketch out the furniture layout and take some photos. That way you can check that anything you like will definitely fit the space. And you can try to imagine how it might look.
3. Take pictures of possible pieces
You may need to ask the artist’s permission, but by taking a photo of the piece you’re considering you can go home and hold it up against the wall to see whether you think it might work. Don’t forget to take down the artist’s information so you can get back in touch.
4. Don’t be surprised if paintings look a little different to online
If you spot paintings online that would be in the exhibition, don’t be surprised if they look a little different in real life. Often colours, textures and even the style can feel different in different lighting.
5. You don’t have to decide immediately
Take a day or two to consider your options. And if you think you’d like to take another look, give the artist a call. Don’t forget, it might be possible to opt for a different frame or even to ask about similar works that might work better in your space.
And a bonus tip
Don’t overlook other types of art, just because you think you want a painting. Sculptures, pottery or other mixed materials pieces, can bring an exciting and different dimension into your home.
Art fairs are a great way to see things you may not have thought of before.
If you’d like to see more of the treasures I spotted at Bath Art Fair this year, take a look at my Friday Thoughts.
*Photos: Contemporary Flower Art by Sarah Heppner; Jacky Hawthorne & Woven Red by Layne Rowe;
If you want to, you can link to the below on socials…
Sarah Heppner (@sarahheppnerfineart) • Instagram photos and videos
WYCHWOOD ART (@wychwood_art) • Instagram photos and videos
Layne Rowe (@laynerowe1) • Instagram photos and videos
