Ilove art! My career in design actually started with my first business as adecorative painter. I continue to increase my abilities by taking classes atthe Somerset Art Association, in Bedminster, NJ.Artis so subjective, but that is the wonderful thing about it! Beauty is in theeye of the beholder, and what one may be drawn to, another may find absurd.However, I think we can all agree that when it comes to paintings, prints,etchings, and photography, we all love a bargain! If you can find a piece thatyou love but don't have to pay several thousand of dollars for it, you love iteven more! I view art, like I view design. Having a few good pieces that may beintegrated into a space with other pieces that may be less expensive is a goodidea. Somehow it all mixes so well! This is the same for art, especially whencreating a gallery wall. You may have a few pieces by listed artists, orgallery artists, and then you can mix the rest up with photography, antiqueprints or etchings, even paintings done by your own children. Itis amazing the places one can find affordable art! One of my favorites is a vintageart book. So needless to say I was thrilled yesterday, while shopping on myfavorite street in Lambertville, NJ to come across such a find. Scattered amonga pile of books was a large hard covered book,"August Macke-Tunisiawatercolors and drawings!” I immediately grabbed it and began to leaf throughand not only where there excellent quality prints, they were also matted!! Yes,jackpot! 30 beautiful bright great quality prints that may be mixed in amongoils or watercolors in a gallery setting. I suggest when antique shopping, keepyour eyes open for such books. Another lucky find of mine was from Brimfieldfor $3.00, an Albrecht Durer drawings and watercolors book from 1949filled with small prints that could be matted and framed! Ihave a few more great places that I like to find affordable art: Etsy, Ebay,and local art shows, especially ones run by colleges and high schools! Itsamazing to see the young talent these days, and they love having someoneappreciate their work and the mere fact that you are willing to buy their art work truly boosts there confidence and encourages them to pursue something theylove to do!
Here is a glimpse of the pieces from the books I have found ! Enjoy and happy art hunting!!!
Yes book doesn't need to be in the best condition when its the goodies inside that you really want!!!
Very serene for Macke, who usually uses vibrant colors.
Love this one!
Add to your turquoise decor!!
Simply lovely.
My $3.00 find at Brimfield
Antique fair!
I have always loved this rabbit!
I cant wait to place a large double matting around this little guy!!
One of his prints framed.. what a sweet piece of art!
