Contemporary Art and Abstract Artist

What Interior Designers Look For In Art For A Client

In short: What interior designers look for in art comes down to four working criteria: scale that anchors the room, a palette that carries a feeling rather than matching a pillow, the singularity...

Vetting An Artist Is A Relationship, Not A Search

Navy Grey Yellow Glow, original oil on canvas by Angela Simeone, $5,800. In short: Designers don't vet an artist with a search engine — they vet through relationships: direct conversation, homewo...

How Do Interior Designers Source Original Art for Clients — and Is There Trade Pricing?

How designers source original art for clients: buying direct from artists, commissioning to fit a room, and 20% trade pricing with white-glove delivery.

Commissioning a Large-Scale Original: What the Process Is Really Like

A step-by-step look at commissioning a large-scale original abstract painting — from first conversation to studio process, pricing, and install.