Art Installation Best Practices

Planning the Placement Proper planning is crucial when installing artwork, ensuring both aesthetic appeal and preservation. Lighting plays a key role in showcasing pieces effectively; natural light can cause fading, while direct artificial lighting should avoid excessive heat. Adjustable LED lights with UV filters are ideal for illuminating artwork without causing damage. Temperature and humidity…

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Art Collecting 101: Tips for Building Your Dream Collection

Collecting art is more than just acquiring pieces—it’s about curating a personal story, discovering your taste and connecting with creativity. This guide will help you navigate the art world, offering practical tips to start your journey and create a collection that reflects your passion and individuality. Browse our art collection to get inspired! Set Your…

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Protect Your Masterpieces: How to Prepare Artwork for Transport

New Zealand native plant abstract painting - Toru by Geoff Noble

Transporting artwork is a delicate process that requires careful planning and attention to detail. Whether you’re moving a cherished painting, a valuable sculpture, or a gallery exhibition, ensuring your art is properly prepared can mean the difference between safe arrival and costly damage. From choosing the right packaging materials to documenting your pieces for insurance…

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Color Theory in Oil Painting: Creating Mood and Emotion

Contemporary landscape - A Promise by Dalene Meiring

Color plays a powerful role in shaping our perceptions and evoking emotions. Different colors can trigger specific emotional responses based on cultural associations, personal experiences, and the inherent qualities of the colors themselves. For example, warm colors like red and yellow often evoke feelings of warmth, energy and passion, while cool colors like blue and…

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How To Store Artwork – Your Complete Guide

Hahei Mayors Leg

Proper art storage is crucial to preserving the integrity, value, and longevity of artworks. It involves maintaining a controlled environment that protects art from harmful factors such as temperature fluctuations, humidity, light exposure, and physical damage. Proper storage ensures that art remains in its original condition, preventing deterioration, discoloration, and other forms of degradation. This…

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Art Supplies Auckland

art supplies auckland

Where to buy Art Supplies Auckland – Art supplies Auckland can be found in a range of locations offering a wide range of products for both professional and hobby artist. Gordon Harris Established in 1975 by Gordon and Ann Harris, they have an impressive range of art supplies and are well worth a visit if…

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Guide to Renting Art: Things to Know Before You Rent

Art Rental - Rent Art

What Should I know Before I Rent Art? While most people have sound reasons to hire art, what they don’t know are the tricks of the trade and the risk areas that some art galleries won’t tell you. Here are a few points to be aware of; Don’t get tied into a 12-month fixed-term rental…

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What Are The Advantages of Hiring Artwork

Native bird painting - Spirit Tui by Claire Erica

Hiring artwork offers a flexible and cost-effective way to enhance your space without the long-term commitment of purchasing pieces. It allows you to frequently refresh your environment, keeping it vibrant and dynamic. Additionally, renting art provides the opportunity to experiment with different styles and artists, helping you discover what truly resonates with your aesthetic preferences.…

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Selling Artwork : Tips to Sell Your Art

How to Start Selling Your Art So, you love making art and would love to make a living from it, but selling artwork can be difficult. As a gallery that is built on the renting and selling of art, we have 3 top tips for you. Top Tip #1: Finding the Right Gallery Top Tip #2:…

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SIZE MATTERS! Tips for Selecting the Right Artwork

SIZE MATTERS | Colours of India diptych | NZ Contemporary Painting | Art Sale | Art Rent

SIZE MATTERS! How to Select the Right Artwork So you have created a lovely home – but still have lots of empty walls. No matter whether it’s an original artwork or a canvas print, any designer will advise you that adding the right artwork to your room will enhance your décor, bring out the accent…

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