5 Benefits of buying art from local artists
Nowadays with many e-commerce platforms out there, flooded with tons of artwork worldwide, it gives you lots of choices, but it can be extremely overwhelming to choose a special piece just for you. Instead of spending tons of hours searching online, you can look around your local community and local artists studios/gallery to find what they have. Here’s 5 reasons why you should buy artwork from your local artist:
Get to know your local artists and the quality of the work before you buy : you can always visit your local artist studio or gallery to see his/her art portfolio and style. Art is personal and people have different perspectives and use for art, some people appreciate the value of the art, and want to collect fine art, while some people just want to use artwork to decorate their home or rental property for their interior project; some people want a piece of art from their vacation as a memento, while others want something unique or a dramatic piece of work to add a bold statement in their space. So knowing what exactly you want, you can see the artwork in person if your local artist has done something that matches what you are looking for, and how they execute the work of art.
Customization per your need : I heard so many people saying, aah, I love this artwork but it does not fit my room / color. It will be great, if it is blue or aqua color. Or I like the artwork, but it is just too small for my space. Well, this is another reason for you to buy original art from local artists directly. Artists can always use their magic brush to change the color a little bit to make your favorite artwork compatible to your decor theme. Local artists usually accept commission work, so you can tell the artists your special needs if you don’t find it in your local artist gallery/studio.
Creative Engagement : We all love art and creativity, however it’s hard for people to put them together. So, working with your local artist, you can fully engage how your work is going to be done, what color, shade, texture are used…Etc.
Commission work for a customer - This work of art was created based on customer’s textile color and the theme of the interior design.lint Eagar’s Studio/Gallery
Tuscan style theme commission for a client. These panels were purposely built for the curvature of this entrance, and tall scale of the open tower. The old world textures and patina feel to match the interior decor. These were part of a seven piece commission, all specially created for this homes unique character.
4. Supporting your local artists and community is paramount in todays economic and diversifying retail world. Unlike national retailers, local artists only make a piece at a time. So, whatever you bought, it will be unique and exclusive, especially when you commission artists to make an original art per your wishlist.
Unique Surfboard sculpture wall art with Woody Car | Clint Eagar Design
5. Creating a unique interior theme by using your local artist’s work of art: with today’s advanced printing and embroidery technology, you can turn your favorite piece of artwork into a functional products or an accent piece for your home. Clint turned his black/white ink art into an embroidered decorative pillows, placemat, T-Shirt and Baseball Cap,….etc. So, local artists are able to facilitate your needs for different products if they have the range, talent and technical ability, with your favorite artwork.
Coastal decorative pillow by Clint Eagar; Interior designed by Design and Dwell Homes;
Above shown a collection of functional pieces made by Local Designer & Artist, Clint Eagar. Check out Accessories for more artistic accessories.
About Clint Eagar and his Studio/Gallery :
Clint is a South Africa Designer & Artist, resides in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. His studio and gallery is conveniently located on 30A in South Walton County. He has been an Industrial Designer for many years and finally returned to his passion, painting. With his years of industrial design experience, he has the ability to integrate different types of media and elements into his art to achieve the end result, that customers are looking for. In the meantime, you can view his works from abstracts to hyper realism. Next time, when you are visiting the Emerald coast and 30A, make sure to stop by Clint Eagar Design to talk to him and discover the unlimited possibilites.
