Contemporary Art and Abstract Artist

Float-Framing An Abstract Canvas Is A Design Decision

Float frame or leave it unframed? How designers decide, and how Angela Simeone ships originals ready to hang either way.

The $2,000 To $10,000 Range Is Not A Starter Tier

The $2,000-$10,000 range isn't beginner art — it's where real collecting growth is happening. Here's what you actually get at this price point.

How to Start Collecting Contemporary Abstract Art

TL;DR: The best first original abstract painting is the one you can’t talk yourself out of a week after you first see it. Advisors are unanimous: buy what holds your attention, from an artist with ...

Should Your Art Match Your Sofa? How a Painting Leads the Room

TL;DR: Art doesn’t need to match your sofa. The painting that works is the one that gives the room its color story — not the one that coordinates with the upholstery. Angela Simeone is a Nashville-...

The Conrad Nashville Commission: 33 Original Paintings, One Studio, One Full Property

Painting #5 going to the framers. One of thirty-three. The Conrad Nashville commissioned multiple artists for the property. Angela Simeone contributed 33 originals — more than any other artist in ...

Does Original Work by a Living Contemporary Painter Hold or Grow in Value?

TL;DR: Collectors and market experts consistently say original work by a living painter with a coherent body of work, real institutional placements, and documented provenance holds its meaning—and ...

One Large Statement Painting vs. a Gallery Wall: Which Should I Do?

TL;DR: Interior designers in 2026 are moving away from overly styled gallery walls toward one strong, generously sized original piece. A single painting at the right scale anchors a room better tha...

I Found an Artist on Instagram — How Do I Know It's Legit and Buy Safely?

TL;DR: When you're buying art on Instagram, legitimacy comes down to a handful of signals: a real, verifiable studio and body of work, a signed piece with a certificate of authenticity, multiple re...

How to Split a Hotel or Restaurant Art Budget Between a Lobby Anchor and Secondary Works

TL;DR: How should a hotel or restaurant split its art budget? A workable rule is to put the largest share — often 40–50% — into one lobby anchor that sets the tone, then spread the remainder across...

How to Verify a Painting Is Authentic and Document Its Provenance

To verify a painting is authentic and document provenance you want five things: a signed work, a certificate of authenticity, a dated invoice, a condition report, and an unbroken studio-to-wall cha...