Timmons Galleries - A Fine Art Gallery Featuring Original Modern Art

Interesting Art Facts

Did you know? Art has surpassed the stock market in appreciation over the past few years Added lighting almost always enhances any painting, regardless of the color Oil paintings generally cost less to frame than equally sized prints Lighting on a painting needs to be dimmer at night and brighter during the day Reputable galleries offer the same prices as their artists offer directly Fluorescent lighting causes more fading of artwork than incandescent Most artists are left-handed Giclee prints are just high quality ink-jet prints on fancy paper Most couples do not agree on artwork for their home, initially Art prices are set the same as other products-by supply and demand Most people acquire art to enhance their home interiors

Collecting in General: Buy what you love.  The artwork you purchase will presumably be in your home for a long time.  Make sure you really love the artwork you buy and it will enhance your decor and add to your quality of life for years to come. Spend time learning about art and individual artists instead of following the latest art trends or styles of the moment.  Popularity does not insure an artist will go up in value over the years. Educating yourself about up and coming artists can help you purchase wonderful work that you can afford before the art appreciates.  While purchasing expensive pieces by already established artists is one method of collecting, it’s certainly not the only and not necessarily the most profitable in the long-term. There is no right way to collect art.  Each collector has their own method of purchasing art, and it can vary from: buying bundles of art at one time, purchasing a select piece once every year or two, commissioning a favorite artist to create individual work with personal meaning, etc.  Find the style of collecting that best suits you and stick with that. Ask questions.  A reputable art dealer or gallery should never hesitate to answer whatever questions you may have when considering the purchase of an artwork.  Provenance, condition, artist information, and history are all aspects of the piece that are very important to its value and your enjoyment of the work.