Buying Art

Buy what you love and be the envy of your friends

The first rule to buying art is to buy what you love. Maybe a piece matches your couch or compliments your decorating theme but matchy-matchy is stale. Choose artwork that takes on a life of its own, that makes a bold statement, or that you are simply instantly drawn to.

Artwork and ornaments are uniquely personal and have a profound impact on a room. It is perfectly acceptable to design an entire room around an amazing painting or sculpture. Hey Stella! creates art with flavour and fervour - boring is not in our vocabulary!

But make sure it's original! There is nothing more depressing than seeing the piece you thought was 'completely unique' and 'one off' for half price in your local department store. The fine art marketplace can be complicated unless you take the time to truly discover the Art World and open your mind to the vast variety that is available. Only then can you define your preferences and make informed selections for your collection.

Shopping for art is like shopping for any other product - shop around for the best quality. With so many options out there, many feel inclined towards the quick fix at the most economical price. However if you want your look to last, it is sometimes best to invest in more quality products that will have a longer life expectancy. You will find that you are actually saving money in the long-term. You can deal with a dealer, go to a gallery, or click into the new frontier of collecting and buy art over the internet. From the comfort of your home you can research the artist, evaluate the art in terms of its basic physical characteristics and view Certificates of Authenticity and Appraisals.