🎨 How Do I Start An Art Collection? 🎨

 Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

How do I start an art collection?  Every collection started with one piece of art that someone loved.  And there's many ways to do it with no "right" answer.  But, here are a few things to consider:

Purpose: Is it to complement your home?  Is art an investment?  Maybe you want to surround yourself with a beautiful subject, style, or artist's creations.  What is important to you?

What Medium?: Do you want paintings, sculptures, prints, photographs, woodworking, jewelry, etc.?  Whatever it is, look up the technique to help guide you to quality work.

Research: Which pieces will fulfill your purpose?  Look online, local galleries, and art fairs.  Who makes the artwork?  How much does it cost?  And don't hestitate to ask questions.

Budget:  How much and how will you use it?  Will you spend $1,000 on one piece for the year?  Or will you decide to buy 10 pieces for $100 instead?

Purchase and Make Friends: Introduce yourself to the artist, curator, dealer, gallerist, museum director, etc.  Share your story.  Ask them about their journey.  The art world is a small community and so much of it happens in hidden studios, storage units, vaults, and other mysterious places. 

The most important thing about collecting art is that you are having fun.  Over time, you'll figure out what is best for you and that is what will make your home wonderful.

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Mike Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago Architecture Center, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Lurie Children's Foundation. And every place he worked, he had his sketchbook with him and found ways to be actively creative. In 2014, Kraus became a full-time artist by establishing Mike Kraus Art. Since then, he has sold thousands of paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. Currently, Kraus lives in Rochester, New York with his beautiful wife and goofy dog.

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🎨 What If I Don't Know Anything About Art? 🎨

 Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

What if I don't know anything about art?  I can help you.  An interior design professional can guide you.  And, with the internet, books, and magazines, you can help yourself.  Art is all about training your eye how to see.  

Don't just look at art, but try to actually see it.  Take a moment to close you eyes and clear your mind.  Now, really look at the painting; the subject, colors, shapes, technique, etc.  How does this image make you feel?  Do you think the artist saw and felt the same things you do when they created the piece? Is this a literal subject or is there a metaphor?  When was it was created and does it mean something different now?  Why?

Feel free to ask questions if there's something you don't know or understand.  I've asked an artist questions about their pieces and have been given amazing demonstrations about their technique and mindset.

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Mike Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago Architecture Center, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Lurie Children's Foundation. And every place he worked, he had his sketchbook with him and found ways to be actively creative. In 2014, Kraus became a full-time artist by establishing Mike Kraus Art. Since then, he has sold thousands of paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. Currently, Kraus lives in Rochester, New York with his beautiful wife and goofy dog.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

Store: http://MikeKrausArt.etsy.com

Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/BrightscapesArt/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MikeKrausArt

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/MikeKraus/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikekrausart

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mkraus

🎨 Where Can I Find Art? 🎨

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

Where Can I Find Art?  A good place to start is online.  Especially if you're not sure what you're looking for.  Randomly visit pages on Etsy.com, SaatchiArt.com, Sothebys.com, and even Craigslist.com to see what artists are making.  You may not find what you are looking for, but you may discover the styles and subjects you want.  And that's a great step forward.

Social media can be a wonderful tool for finding and purchasing artwork too.  If you find an artist you like, you should follow them on Facebook, Reddit, Pinterest, LinkedIn, or any other places you have in common.  Many artists will share their latest pieces, upcoming shows, or give insights into their work.

While New York City, Paris, and London are famous for their galleries, many towns have galleries of their own with a range of local and international artists.  Art festivals and craft fairs are popular annual events that can sometimes travel around the country.  Many artists have studios that are open to the public.  Shows, events, and studios are great places to visit when you're on vacation too. 

It's also important just to keep your eyes open when going around town.  Does the cafe where you get your coffee in the morning have pieces for sale on the walls?  What are those paintings in the garage sale or thrift store?  Does the pieces in your favorite restaurant have price tags on them?  Interesting artwork can show up in unique places.  And the more unique, the better the story usually is.

NOW OPEN!!!

Want to meet new friends and have fun?

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Mike Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago Architecture Center, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Lurie Children's Foundation. And every place he worked, he had his sketchbook with him and found ways to be actively creative. In 2014, Kraus became a full-time artist by establishing Mike Kraus Art. Since then, he has sold thousands of paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. Currently, Kraus lives in Rochester, New York with his beautiful wife and goofy dog.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

Store: http://MikeKrausArt.etsy.com

Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/BrightscapesArt/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MikeKrausArt

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/MikeKraus/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikekrausart

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mkraus