Investing in abstract art - you don't need to wait for the artist to die to make money!

Do you want to invest in something that will almost certainly grow in value?

Do you want something truly unique that no one else will have?

…abstract paintings may just be what you’re looking for!

Abstract artwork can bring colour to any room and the options are endless.

Abstract art isn’t pretentious - honest!

Okay, I’ll admit that before I became an artist I really didn’t get abstract art. I once visited the Tate Modern in London and saw a stack of red towels on a white column labeled as art - I honestly thought I had the same in my laundry cupboard at home!

But, I was missing the point. Well, several to be honest. Abstract art, or indeed any artwork for that matter, appeals to different people in different ways and on many levels. For some, they may see meaning in the artwork. For others, an abstract painting might evoke specific feelings or give a sense of movement. For many people, abstract art is simply a way of adding some dynamic feature and colour to a plain wall or neutral decor.

Abstract art serves many purposes, from adding colour to a room to simply being collectible.

As for the artists, like me, that create abstract art - are we being pretentious? Are we trying to be clever with the meanings and intent behind the abstract artwork that we create? I don’t think so. Okay, some artists might very well fall into that category but the vast majority do not. Are we guilty of just throwing the paintbrush around and hoping that the resultant ‘mess’ can be called abstract art? Again, I don’t think so.

Abstract painting requires thought

Obviously, I can only speak for myself with any degree of certainty but I can promise you that a great deal of thought and planning goes into my abstract paintings. Colors need to be carefully considered - do I want complementary colours or do I want to create something built of shades and hues of the same general colour. Do I want to create something textured or one-dimensional? Do I want to evoke movement or calmness? What size should it be? Does it need to be a part of a series of similar designs? The questions are almost endless and there is a real risk that I’d never pick up the paintbrushes until I’d answered every question! Ultimately, a decision is made on what to create and how to approach it. I can honestly say that I have never just thrown paint all over a canvas and called it abstract art. Honest!

Abstract art requires thought and planning - especially if the design is part of a series.

Original abstract paintings are unique

I don’t know if it is true of all artists but I can say with certainty that this is true for me - I never try to create the same abstract painting in exactly the same way as a previous painting. Where would the fun in that be? I also do not produce prints of my work - ever. This means that all of my abstract paintings are one-off originals and they are unique. I don’t know about you, but I hate it when sometime turns up at your home and points to a painting or ornament and says they have the same thing! With my artwork that can never happen!

Abstract art is a good investment - you don’t have to wait for the artist to die!

Buying original abstract paintings from emerging artists can be a good investment

Okay, first the warning: I’m not giving financial advice! That said, many people buy original artworks for their investment potential. As artists become more popular their prices inevitably increase and this is certainly true in my case. My prices have been steadily increasing and my clients who took a punt on me at the start of my journey as an artist should be quite happy knowing that the same painting today would cost them a lot more. It’s a common, and rather unfortunate myth, that one has to wait for an artist to die before their paintings increase in value. I would strongly urge you to buy my paintings now and follow my journey as an artist rather than buy something now and wait for my demise!

Conclusion

Investing in art, especially abstract art is a really good decision. Artworks seldom decrease in value and as artists gain visibility and grow so does the intrinsic value of their work. Supporting your local artists is also a really great thing to do - you never know, the next big name could be just around the corner from you, and imagine your delight in knowing you bought one of their paintings before they were famous!

Do you like abstract art? What type of style appeals to you? Drop me a comment below and let me know, I would love to know what you like and dislike.

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