“If you are thinking about buying oil painting reproductions, follow this article to avoid some common mistakes while doing so.”
Do you want to make a splendid investment that caters to your aesthetic senses and at the same time is not too heavy in your pocket? Having a fine artwork in your home is an amazing way of adorning your home and is an evidence of a great taste and culture. However, these finest pieces of art are quite expensive and rare, so everyone cannot afford them. So, purchase an art reproduction.
Oil painting reproductions are imitations of original masterpieces of art, painted on the canvas by professional artists. Not everyone can afford an original artwork by Picasso or Monet. But sometimes the reproductions are so good that you will not be able to make out the difference between the original Monet and the Monet reproduction. However, not all art reproductions are created equally. So, you have to be careful about certain mistakes when you are purchasing an artwork reproduction.
Buying Art solely based on the Artist
If you are not a regular artwork reproduction buyer, then it is most likely that you will not be familiar with all the works of an artist. You might have bought some artworks by a particular artist which were exact replicas of, for example, Van Gogh paintings. But this does not mean all his paintings will be so marvelous. So, do not base your purchases on the artist alone. If you are ordering online, make sure you get a preview of the reproduction and the original. If you buy without seeing them, it might be a cause of resentment later on.
Not Seeing the Full Picture
If you are purchasing your artwork online, always enlarge the preview image so that you can compare the original and the reproduction. Sometimes, you may get a preview of the original and the reproduction but it may be too small. So when you enlarge it, it might be distorted. In that case, if the larger view is not available or distorted, you have to request to the site’s owner for a larger image. Only after careful examination of the two, can you make the purchase.
Buying Art from Any Random Place
A reputed company will hire a professional artist who can produce an exact replica of the original artwork by completely grasping the mood and details of the original work. So, when you look for companies who offer artwork reproductions such as Klimt reproductions or Monet reproductions, make sure you have all their details. Check if there are testimonials from the customers to know what kind of service they provide. You must not purchase your artwork reproduction from any random seller. Always buy them from authentic companies who have relative experience in producing fine quality artworks.
Not Buying a Painting because it’s uncommon
Do not buy a painting just because it is popular. The entire purpose of buying an artwork and decorating your home with it is to display your remarkable aesthetic sense and culture. So, if the painting does not appeal to you, it is no point adorning your living room or bedroom with it. Also, if you buy something that is already so famous that everyone has it, then you will not be able to flaunt something unique in your home. You should not reject paintings just because they are not so common. Sometimes uncommon paintings can be a rare find.
Cheapest Shipping Options
If you order your artwork reproduction online, then make sure you select the safest shipping option with tracking facility. If you choose the cheapest shipping option, you might save up on a few bucks but it might have bitter consequences. Your artwork could be damaged. Then you will have to spend extra for shipping it to return it and also wait for your replacement.
To avoid these common mistakes, you should do some prior research about artworks in general. Either subscribe to an art magazine or become a part of an art forum in order to be updated about the latest art trends. If you do so, you will be able to locate incredible oil painting reproductions.
Author Bio: Â Patricia Vinton has been an art curator and now writes various blogs on Picasso or Monet reproductions. Here, she gives us some tips to avoid certain common mistakes while buying oil painting reproductions.
