The Joy Of Owning Art

The long term value of owning Art is that it is something that feeds your soul, brings you joy, enhances the quality of your life, touches your heart, and brings beauty into your environment. It is the essence of life!

The value of art is about owning something rare, a one of a kind creation. The very special expression of one human being to another. If you love it, buy it, right then and there, because the artist may never paint another with a similar subject matter. There are so many elements, some technical, some emotional that can never be recreated. If it is a financial squeeze, ask the artist or gallery if a payment plan can be arranged. Certainly any artist or gallery would normally oblige. You should never regret having something that got away!

Many people who own art describe a favorite, cherished painting as an old friend, with whom they have a visual conversation. I have heard others say it was amazing how the painting seemed to reflect their mood. When they were feeling introspective and all alone, the painting seemed to envelope their mood. When they were lighthearted and joyful., the painting seemed to take on the same qualities. Others have found that having paintings in their homes, gave them a place to focus their gaze during times of stress or illness, and they gained peace and comfort. This is similar to some people who find comfort reading books, poetry, or listening to lovely music.

Over the course of a lifetime you will gain much from the beauty of art. Investing in art is investing in your long term inner well being.