Print by Kristen Boydstun, click image for link.
Welcome back to our series on art hunting. Not all art has to be original – but there are ways to affordably find awesome pieces without hitting the Hobby Lobby isles (we love HL, just not the art).
1. Frame Calendars: No, we’re not talking about the ugly landscape calendars your Dad brought home from work. The paper industry has exploded with Indy and established artists selling their prints – and there is no more affordable way to accumulate 12 high-quality prints than snagging a calendar from your favorite shop. We’ve gathered a few of our favorites below to show you just how cool framed calendar art can be.
Sources of images above cited left to right: 1). 1canoe2 2). Lael Art Designs 3). Erin Vaughan 4). Ellen Artworks
2. Goodwill and www.shopgoodwill.com: Did you even know there was a Goodwill online? It’s a great source for unique and vintage pieces. I know, I know – it’s hard to believe. However, consider the collage below – all pieces are sourced from shopgoodwill.com at the time of writing this blog.
3. Kids art: If you have small children then you may be shaking your head, “there’s no way that mess of black and brown crayon is on display in my home.” But consider providing your children (nieces, nephews, friend’s children) with a pre-approved color pallet and see what they do! We’re not the only one with this idea – check out these prominent design sources displaying children’s art:
From blogger Kate Decorates:
From the lovely HGTV:
4. Facebook Marketplace/Next Door: Wherever your community posts their castaways! We’ve found several pieces of original art on these sites that serve a staple to the room’s design. They key is to search “original” or “painting” instead of simply art.
Your turn! Share your budget tricks when it comes to sourcing art – we love to see what you’re doing!