Thoughts on collecting, living with art, artists, exhibitions, and the ideas that shape the gallery.
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How Do You Know When a Piece of Art Is Too Big or Too Small for a Wall?
Why most people go too small, and how to get the scale rightScale can completely change how artwork feels in a room. A piece that looks substantial in a gallery can feel surprisingly small at home, while something that seems oversized on paper can be exactly what the space needs. The key is looking at the whole wall, the furniture around it, and how the artwork actually sits in the room.
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What Should I Look for When Buying My First Piece of Original Art?
YOU DON'T NEED TO BE A COLLECTOR TO START COLLECTINGPeople often think buying original art requires some kind of expertise. It doesn't. It requires only one thing: a piece you love!
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Work by Christine Breakell LeeHow Do I Choose Art That Works With My Home Without Trying to Match It?
Why the best rooms are rarely the ones where everything matchesThe art needs to work with a room, but it doesn't need to match it. In fact, I'd rather it didn't. After more than 20 years of helping people choose original art, I've found the rooms that feel most personal are rarely the ones where everything coordinates perfectly.