Art on Canvas, Aluminum, Metal and Wood

Your art can appreciate in value while you appreciate it hanging on your wall. Taking an active interest will help build your knowledge base of what is valuable in the art world. Here are some tips how to get started in the market.

Start by doing some research. Visit local museums and get acquainted with some of the painters. Galleries and market brochures can be very informative. Learn what kind of art and who's work you like.

Getting started can take around 10 thousand pounds or more to initially invest. Keep in mind you are buying and holding the piece, not flipping it for a quick profit as in other markets. Some may not have that kind of money to start with, so keep your interest strictly for entertainment for a while and learn all you can while you save to invest. Decide what style of painting and period of history you like. The entry point for investment level art is around 10 thousand pounds, but a trained eye can find an up and coming artist selling work for around 1000 pounds. Whether you invest in an original piece or a signed limited edition print, do your homework, and always make sure you appreciate what you buy. That way it will always be valuable to you.

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