Contemporary Art and Abstract Artist

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

An original Angela Simeone painting in a collector's dining room — a twenty-year body of work, held rather than flipped. TL;DR: Collectors and market experts consistently say original work by a l...

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

A single large-scale original by Angela Simeone anchors this Starr Sanford Design living room, above a bouclé sofa. TL;DR: Interior designers in 2026 are moving away from overly styled gallery wa...

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...

Should You Buy Art Directly From the Artist or Through a Gallery?

Buying art directly from the artist usually means a clearer price, a relationship with the maker, documentation straight from the studio, and the work handled canvas-to-wall. A gallery adds curatio...

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.

How Much Does an Original Abstract Painting Cost — and What Drives the Price?

How much does an original abstract painting cost, and what drives the price? A Nashville painter on size, materials, time, and the value of one-of-one work.

How to Choose the Right Size Painting for a Wall

How to choose the right size painting for a wall: the two-thirds rule over a sofa, eye-level hanging, and when to go large, from a contemporary painter.

How to Commission an Original Painting: Process, Timeline, and Cost

How to commission an original painting: the conversation, the deposit, two painted options, revisions, and a roughly four-week timeline, direct from the artist's studio.