We’re not afraid to say it: Buying art can be hard. There’s figuring out your taste, how much art you need, how much art you can afford, and which pieces will actually work well in your home. Plus, so much of what’s out there can be intimidatingly (or prohibitively) expensive.
But did you know that Etsy is one of the best places to find one-of-a-kind artwork to suit any taste — and budget? In fact, design superstar Emily Henderson is such a believer that she recently joined forces with Etsy and online custom framing service Framebridge to design and style two distinct gallery walls entirely with artwork from Etsy artists. Each wall incorporates a range of mediums, from original oil paintings and photo prints to watercolors and mixed-media collage. The two collections also hint at the wide breadth of styles that artists on Etsy are working in — abstracts, landscapes, portraits, still lifes and even nudes are all duly accounted for.
While you can find virtually every style, size, and mood of art on Etsy, Emily has a few go-to categories she returns to time and again. “I have bought quite a lot of abstracts, watercolors and less-serious oil paintings on Etsy,” she says. “I think that many artists who are attracted to Etsy are younger and have more vibrancy to them, so that is reflected in the inventory on the site. Plus there are a ton of fun typography and graphic-art prints that are great for filling in the spaces between your more serious paintings.”
Riffing on the themes established in Emily’s two gallery walls, we’ve gathered even more stellar works from Etsy sellers to share here, along with Emily’s pro tips for unearthing fantastic artwork and getting your own personal art collection off the ground — and up onto your walls.
Identify your style. No matter your budget, buying art is an investment, and an activity that’s best approached with a clear vision (or at least a few solid guidelines) in mind. “Shopping blind can be a very expensive endeavor; it’s important to home in on what you like before you start buying,” Emily says. “Are you more into abstract painting? Vintage geometric? Fine art photography? If you’re not sure, head to Pinterest and start pinning what you like. Then look at all of your pins and see what they have in common, whether it’s a color palette, a style or a medium.”
Do the math. Based on your budget and your objective — whether that’s filling a massive blank wall or just bringing some character to an existing (but unexceptional) collection — calculate how to make your money go the distance. “Prints are more affordable than originals, and photographs are more affordable than paintings,” Emily says. “If you’re on a budget, stay away from large-scale oil paintings and go for a fun print or two, instead.” But don’t lose sight of the, well, bigger picture. “Buying a ton of small prints can be addictive, but they do add up,” Emily says. “Getting one really large print that holds the same amount of space on a wall can actually be more affordable — especially once you factor in framing.”
Experiment with search terms. Naturally, the terms you choose will depend on the style you’re seeking, but in general, combining a few search terms and filters is more effective than trying one at a time. “‘Abstract,’ ‘watercolor,’ and ‘vintage painting’ are some of my favorite search terms,” Emily says. “Then I might also put in a color to narrow it down a bit. And I tend to go more for originals, so I’ll use that filter, too.”
And don’t overlook vintage! There’s a wealth of breathtaking vintage art on Etsy, which can sometimes be more affordable than original contemporary works. Just proceed with caution, Emily says. “Make sure that you would like the piece as much if it were done by an artist in 2015. Sometimes people can get caught up in the love of vintage without thinking about whether or not they actually like a particular piece,” she says. Her best advice for finding a stylish balance? Selecting pieces that have either imagery or colors that feel of the moment. (“A brown and orange mushroom print from the ’50s is never going to look modern and fresh in your house,” she says.)
Vintage Styling Tip: “The right frame can help modernize a vintage piece. I like a simple white, natural wood, or black frame, or you can go for a vintage-y gold or black bamboo if you want the frame to match the era. It really depends on the piece, but I’ve never regretted choosing a simple frame — I’ve only regretted going too ornate and having the frame overwhelm the piece,” Emily says. Browse the selection of streamlined white, black, or natural wood frames, plus styles with a touch of throwback glamour, on Framebridge.
Read the fine print. It’s easy to skim over the details when you’ve fallen head over heels for a dreamy pastel moonscape or a bewitching vintage portrait. But there’s nothing sadder than planning a room around a poster-size print only to receive a postcard-like piece in the mail. Before you click “Add to Cart,” read the item description carefully and pull out a yardstick or tape measure to help you visualize the size of the artwork you’re ordering. “I’ve also accidentally ordered prints when I thought I was getting an original, so be careful about that, too,” Emily says.
Are you an Etsy artist? Framebridge has referral and wholesale opportunities that make it easy for Etsy sellers to offer custom-framed versions of their work. Learn more about their programs here.
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Valerie Rains is an editor at Etsy.
217 comments
Megan from MegansMenagerie said 5 years ago
Excellent advice!
Asma from AsmaOriginal said 5 years ago
Wow I love the feeling of these art pieces! Thank you for all the advice.
Caroline Barbosa from OldSoulVintageLtd said 5 years ago
Great picks! Art is my favorite thing to buy on etsy and is the reason I found this site back in 2011. So many talented artists!
Elizabeth from BeachHouseGallery said 5 years ago
Great post. I ♥ her!
SimoneSutcliffe from SimoneSutcliffe said 5 years ago
Such a beautifully curated blog post, thank you! You picked some of my favorites!
Aga from AgasJourney said 5 years ago
Great and inspiring post!
Sue from SuesAkornShop said 5 years ago
YOur art is gotgeous!
Sue from SuesAkornShop said 5 years ago
I meant- Your art is GORGEOUS. LOL
Kristina Beganovic from blackbirdbag said 5 years ago
I feel intimidated by so many art work, so thank you for this post! The ones you picked work so well together!
Liana from WildRoseAndSparrow said 5 years ago
I love shopping for art on Etsy. Where else can you find victorian pre-raphaelite prints alongside Haeckel sea-life botanical lithographies in black and white, or vintage fashion prints straight from the Seine in Paris? It's also great to support smaller, modern artists, whose works make your mind wander, some with Escheresque or Dali-like qualities, or simply transporting you to a different land?
SEA and SALT from SEAandSALT said 5 years ago
This is good advice for all shopping on Etsy, not just art! Thanks!
ACR from WoodsyWools said 5 years ago
Terrific post !!
ACR from IntoTheBluePaintShop said 5 years ago
So much wonderful art here !!
nlbgrammy from Qt2t said 5 years ago
Thank you for the post. Very pretty too:)
Dorothy from JewelrybyDorothy said 5 years ago
Excellent advice!
LivingVintage from LivingVintage said 5 years ago
Great advice. Buy what you love!
Zoui from XZOUIX said 5 years ago
cool finds! i love art, and i LOVE painting!
Liz Worthy from lizworthy said 5 years ago
Such a great perspective! This encourages me to get my brother and father - oil painters in Montana - to sell on Etsy.
UNEMPLOYED Custom Orders Wanted USA Made Superhero Cufflinks Wedding Jewelry from boloties said 5 years ago
Very good article!
Cristy Ramos from ArtisanBathandBody said 5 years ago
Great advice! I'll definitely have this handy (we are doing a small remodeling in our home). Thank you so much for sharing this, Valerie.
Christina from TheWildPlum said 5 years ago
Phenomenal art and advice!
fragilecircuitV from VintageBlend said 5 years ago
Great advice for potential buyers and artists as well.
Isabella Di Sclafani from IsabellaDiSclafani said 5 years ago
Prints are great and affordable, but at the same time, we can't overlook all the great original art that is available to ETSY buyers and many of these original works of art are also very affordable with a wide range of price points to suit anyone's budget. ETSY is a special and unique platform in that it gives the art lover the option to own prints AND original art pieces. My motto…buy what you love!
Relly from RelsFindsNapaValley said 5 years ago
Thank you for providing useful and engaging information. Great article!
Walter Silva from WalterSilva said 5 years ago
Great advise!
Marijana Fraska from ArmellaMeaJewelry said 5 years ago
Useful information:)
fragilecircuit from fragilecircuit said 5 years ago
Thanks for helping Etsy sellers and buyers. Win-win situation.
mosaicing from mosaicing said 5 years ago
I have to ask this: Where are the mosaics? Adding a mosaic to a group of paintings brings a touch of uniqueness that can elevate a nice grouping to the sublime.
Zygopsyche from Fuzziggles said 5 years ago
Etsy has a wonderful selection of artworks:)
Amber from BambuEarth said 5 years ago
REALLY good advice! ♥︎♥︎♥︎
Elizabeth Knaus from FreshRetroGallery said 5 years ago
Interesting intro to Framebridge
MJ Toops from WetDesertVintage said 5 years ago
Great advice and yet slightly funny to me because I really like those 1950's mushroom prints. LOL.
Meli-- Muddy Heart from MuddyHeart said 5 years ago
Fabulous Advice as always!, I love Emily, she's awesome! ^_+ Xo, Meli www.muddyheart.com
Kashuen Collectibles from Kashuen said 5 years ago
I love to look at the painting on Etsy. I am trying to draw a few to put them in my house. Great advise. Thank you.
NeatoKeen from NeatoKeen said 5 years ago
Thank you for reminding all to consider vintage too! Vintage pieces can look strikingly contemporary when re-framed. I've had several customers send me photos of 60 year old tea towels in simple wooden frames that look very cool, modern and fresh. Great post for lovers of art in its many forms!
carlotta tilli from SummerInItaly said 5 years ago
I love this selection ! thank you
Penny Birch-Williams from PennyBirchWilliams said 5 years ago
YES! so good to see fine art/wall art featured on Etsy. There are so many fantastic artists here, and as a painter myself, I only wish I had the wall space to collect the amazing work of my favorite fellow painters. It sometimes feels like we are invisible on Etsy, overshadowed by the great jewelry and knit things and wedding stuff, etc etc. I have been so fortunate in selling both large and small paintings, but I also paint wood crafts, because I like variety! I will look into Framebridge. I have giclee prints made that I sell here and have an account on another site that also prints and frames artwork. It's not easy to sell art no matter how you go about it, but when you love what you do, you keep looking for ways to connect with people who will love it too. Thanks Etsy for giving art a boost this week :)
Bren from bstudio said 5 years ago
Great tips, thanks. I love the art and styling of the second room with the blue sofa.
Debi from MadGirlRetro said 5 years ago
The only thing I disagree with is the comment about the orange and brown mushroom print from the '50s. It certainly can look cool and fresh!
franz66 from franz66 said 5 years ago
What is a "less-serious oil painting"?
April Armistead from AprilNicoleArt said 5 years ago
Wonderful advice! and as a painter, I'm looking into Framebridge right now ♥
DecadesOfVintage from DecadesOfVintage said 5 years ago
Great post about buying art and so many other categories on Etsy.
Hannah Jane from brightloud said 5 years ago
Emily Henderson's approach to interior design makes me incredibly happy. And her advice is really super too.
Sandrine from SMboutique said 5 years ago
Gorgeous gallery wall!!
Marlous P from Lousje said 5 years ago
Great article! Love the Watercolors!!!!
Readyshapes from Readyshapes said 5 years ago
Thank you for sharing!
Japan Momiji designs from japanmomijidesigns said 5 years ago
Important information thank you so much
Sharon K. Shubert from GrayWolfGallery said 5 years ago
Great article! I'm so excited to see a blog feature about my favorite subject! ART! I live and breathe it. :)
Brittany Liu from weddingdec said 5 years ago
Yeah,good idea,thanks for sharing.
Tina Zhou from 324art said 5 years ago
Great article about buying art!
Nancy from PiacereMioPaperie said 5 years ago
Just the article I needed! Thank you! Now to find the perfect art on Etsy! Let the fun begin.
Devmukti jewels from DevmuktiJewels said 5 years ago
Hello, great Article about arts and inspiring post.. Love the Watercolors!!!!
Nuria Couturiere from Lacouturie said 5 years ago
its a great article!!!!
AtelierDuCielArt from AtelierDuCielArt said 5 years ago
Just what I needed to know. Thank you.
Julia K Walton from FireHorseVintageHQ said 5 years ago
Some great tips for finding a cohesive look to a gallery wall - thank you! This is something I struggle with. I buy lots of disparate pieces but they never seem to sit well together, these ideas will help me to shop with more forethought.
Janine from IndependentReign said 5 years ago
Such a great article. Totally agree w/ "FireHorseVintageHQ". I have so many photographs and paintings in my "Favorites" but have been anxious to 'pull the trigger' and actually buy anything since I'm unsure how they would fit in together. Seeing these collections inspires me to move forward and buy the ones that I love and work them into a collection with a common them or color; or maybe just a common frame! :)
TropicalGarden from TropicalGarden said 5 years ago
Great post, so inspiring!
maggie pompom from maggiepompom said 5 years ago
Great post! Thank you for sharing ♡
lee rowland from PearTreeSpace said 5 years ago
I so appreciate this article. These are great tips to find pieces that really speak to you. It also helps to encourage those intimidated by buying art online to take the plunge and buy from the many, many talented artists here on Etsy.
Inessa Williams from InessaWilliams said 5 years ago
Thank you for all your tips and showing us another great artworks on Etsy. Not sure about black framing though. I prefer lighter colors.
MJ GM from InteriorDesignPlace said 5 years ago
Great ideas
Jessica from CreativeDollCrafts said 5 years ago
Great information!!
Jeanne S from EclecticSageVintage said 5 years ago
Good read! Thanks for the tips on how to narrow down your search to find what you like. When looking for art online, the sheer number of choices and the huge variations in style can get overwhelming. So I appreciated the advice on how to find your taste within the sea of Etsy listings. But I do love how diverse the art is on Etsy. There are so many talented artists to discover.
Jeannette Perez from JPerezArt said 5 years ago
Thank you for the tips, they're appreciated!
Kerry Halasz from SybilMaxine said 5 years ago
I was so very thrilled to see my photograph included in this wonderful blog post! All the artists are amazing. What a great group to be a part of. And, Framebridge is a great website! I can't wait to give it a try!
Laura S from ResemblesMe said 5 years ago
Great article about art!!!! Thank you!
Sarah from SamahStudios said 5 years ago
Great advice!!
Nicole from KarmaCodeOne said 5 years ago
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder ~
Poppy Mae from ohsopoppy said 5 years ago
These are beautiful collections! I always love hearing from Emily. I regard her as the master! She rocks! If you don't read her blog, I highly recommend it. She's super inspiring and funny. Speaking of typography and graphic art, visit my store! XOXO
The White Fire from TheWhiteFire said 5 years ago
Great post!
aSouthernHug from aSouthernHug said 5 years ago
Great article!
Daniel from TrendyThemes said 5 years ago
Interesting.
Cinne Worthington from CBanningAccessories said 5 years ago
Great advice + style, thank you!
Carol from Concertino said 5 years ago
Great article!
Cindy Carrillo from SimpleChaosLab said 5 years ago
A great way to buy original pieces is to search for mono-prints, and woodcuts, or linocuts. They are each printed by hand by the artist. Read about the artist online and you will be hooked. It is a great way to start collecting original artwork that is produced by hand, by the artist. Watercolors are often more affordable as well, not fair for the artist but true. Even oils can be affordable if you stay small, 5 x7 or 6x 8. Have fun and buy real!
Hey Chica from HeyChica said 5 years ago
Ahhh, so much art...so little time. I have a lot and need to frame more. Your collections look amazing!
Shannon Meyer from silentmagician said 5 years ago
ACEOs are another great way to afford original art. They are small, but make a lovely shelf display.
Adam Speicher from SpeicherBowTieCo said 5 years ago
cool
Anna Roberts from annarobertsart said 5 years ago
Thank you for highlighting some of the wonderful art on Etsy!
Jessica Torrant from JessicaTorrant said 5 years ago
So fun to mix and match artwork together for a very personalized collection. Every day I discover a new artist to love and follow here on Etsy! : )
Jennifer Davis from jenniferdavis said 5 years ago
"...younger artists have more vibrancy to them." :0/
Eleanor Bruce from OxfordModernArt said 5 years ago
really helpful for buyers and sellers alike; there is so much on Etsy that it can be difficult to find what you're really looking for that fits your budget and looks fantastic too!
Tatiana Manley from VillageChic said 5 years ago
“Painting is the silence of thought and the music of sight.” ― Orhan Pamuk,
Judy Bell from judithbelloriginals said 5 years ago
I loved this article on picking art. Wonderful picks too..............Judy
Sophie Penstone from PenstoneArt said 5 years ago
Great article and good advice, lovely to see art and original art featured on Etsy.
Gyongyi Ladi from StudioInBudapest said 5 years ago
Perfectly curated post!
Pat Parker from PatsPottery said 5 years ago
Wonderful!! Now we need a piece on picking out sculptural art:>)
Michaelann from SayinAndSketchin said 5 years ago
Lovely, and like one of the other comments above, ACEO's are a fun and affordable way to collect so many of the works and have them either displayed or put in an album for fun. I have all my prints into instant download so anyone can afford them and print them as they wish. Another affordable way to collect art. ♥
Dayna Dyer from SparklyTwig said 5 years ago
This is so good to know! I work with paper and knit goods, so it's especially helpful to know more about a different craft and how to make it a part of my home.
Kate Ladd from PaintingsbyKateLadd said 5 years ago
How wonderful to see an article about fine art. As another person said, it's hard to sell fine art here among all the jewelry and crafts. I paint on stretched canvasses so there is no need for framing; the edges are painted and the art is ready to hang. Although they can be framed, I have a cousin who collects my work and he always puts a floating frame around them. They look super that way too.
Rebekah Hemmer from burnish said 5 years ago
Love!! What great advice and some of my favorite Etsy artists! I'm inspired.
Beatrice M from ArtBeatriceM said 5 years ago
Why not have included some funky FUNKY art .....????
Kristine Zanno from kzannoart said 5 years ago
Hooray for highlighting art on Etsy, original art has been a hard sell here. I'm happier.
Victoria FitzGerald from vfitzartist said 5 years ago
Yay for an Art lesson! Art is such a great item to look for within Etsy as there are so many talented people!
Kara Rane from kararane said 5 years ago
YES to ART!! LOVE to see ECO-Art featured = art reproductions made with vegetable inks, renewable energy, post-consumer recycled paper.... this is a solid commitment and investment in the ethical artist and our EARTH.
Mark Kazav from KazavGallery said 5 years ago
Great Value! Great Info!
RockyMountainMajesty from RockyMountainMajesty said 5 years ago
Excellent advice, especially regarding identifying your style. Thanks!
Britney Jette from ThePaintedGrove said 5 years ago
She did such a wonderful job!! So many talented artists on here!!
Cat from VintageBeach said 5 years ago
Love her work:)
Cat from VintageBeach said 5 years ago
I recently found and bought from this artist on Etsy and LOVE the art... https://www.etsy.com/shop/SBrownART So much talent to be discovered right here:)
orangedoorvintage from orangedoorvintage said 5 years ago
Thank you for featuring art! Buying and reselling vintage art is one of my passions, so I love that we now have an actual category for art. This category is a bargain for Etsy buyers and designers. Love your choices and advice.
Sawsan ElGamal said 5 years ago
Nice and great taste, your advice is excellent to start with. Thank you
Seren from MusingMoonStudios said 5 years ago
Great article! I really love how artists can make you long for places unknown through a painting or photography.
Diana Deluxe from DianaDeluxe said 5 years ago
great advice and taste.
Tempy Osborne from PaintBoxStudios said 5 years ago
These tips are bang on, and gorgeous walls, I wouldn't mind those in my place!
Inna Bagaeva from Juissip said 5 years ago
I noticed prints sell so much better thn original art, but from the artist's point of view I feel like original paintings are one of a kind and no one will have another one like it. Great article though! I love that art on Etsy is so popular!
Susanne Bianchi from ArtiSueBee said 5 years ago
Great advise and some lovely art. Reminds us we must keep our art fresh and up to date. We must keep our art Interesting and different.
N M from FeatherAndSixpence said 5 years ago
Great post but not all originals are more expensive than prints, mine aren't but I don't get a look in because people at my price point search for prints :(
Priscilla from Gardenmis said 5 years ago
Great article!
Shirley Mccormick from VisionsInAbstract said 5 years ago
Great blog about art with some really sound advice. I know that prints are less expensive than originals but as an artist myself I prefer to offer originals at a reasonable cost. I just found this blog and love it and will check it often.
Saldi Breton from BIRDADAY said 5 years ago
Cool
Laura Wennstrom from laurawennstrom said 5 years ago
Collecting art takes time, don't feel like you have to have a whole gallery wall in one weekend. I've been collecting and trading with other artists for years. Often by visiting an artist's studio I find something that I love, that the artist is happy to part with. I am notorious for framing and hanging goofy things on my walls and rotating them frequently. And for the love of God, don't (openly) buy a painting to match your decor. Nothing is more insulting to an artist.
DanaGils from DanaGils said 5 years ago
Lovely article and photos/styling and art of course!
IKA PARIS from ikabags said 5 years ago
So much wonderful art here ! Great article!
Vicki Miller from VickiMillerArt said 5 years ago
Big fan of Emily Henderson! Great advice especially the part about pulling out a yardstick or tape measure to help you visualize the size of the artwork you’re ordering.
Jeri Aiello from JeriAielloartstore said 5 years ago
These are good suggestions. Etsy is a great place to find art.
Take Root from TakeRootDesignStudio said 5 years ago
Wonderful article and a beautiful collection of art Emily has put together! We love being a part of such an amazing community of artists right here on etsy.
aressa from OriginalBridalHanger said 5 years ago
Love this post...Nice artwork selected as well....
Deborah Martin from work2gather said 5 years ago
This was a good idea for a blog post... art is hard to buy, also hard to decide what to create! :-) I'm hoping to find the "key" to success in this field! :-) Keep making more of these blogs so I can keep being inspired to challenge myself to rise higher and higher.
Matejka Max from NattyMatty said 5 years ago
Great!
holly decarlo said 5 years ago
Great article. I love ambersavage.com fashion illustrations, water color and custom cards, invitations and designer prints found on Etsy!
5erg from 5erg said 5 years ago
To be honest, I love art related posts the most! Thanks for writing this. Coming from experience, most buyers don't seem to read the description at all :) But I agree, if you read it, you are more likely to get the piece that you were looking for
Ellen Danai from ArtDesignsByEllen said 5 years ago
I think this is great. Really gives a start point for customers looking for art for their walls. It will help them to mix it up a bit and make it easy for them to buy what they want. As I do original watercolors I always make smaller paintings that can fit most any budget. As you say you can mix it up with prints and all for customer with the smallest budget. Hope to see more blog post like this.
Susie Kate from ArtGallerie said 5 years ago
Great article, thanks!
Pat McWhorter from PatMcWhorter said 5 years ago
Happy to see Art highlighted here! Nice trend Etsy!
Leanne Stock from ArtePlastique said 5 years ago
Loved watching Emily win "design star" - wish it was still on, one of my favorite shows ever! Also watch her show in the past. These tips gave me lots if ideas, re tagged some of my artwork as "original artwork" - can't believe I didn't think of it sooner, so obvious. :)
Georgia Bazakou from Giahandmade said 5 years ago
Χαρούμενα χρώματα, ωραίες ιδέες, ευχάριστο το κατάστημά σας...!!
goatpro said 5 years ago
She may be an expert in art but evidently needs a little review of the English language. It's "hone" in not "home in"!
Fernando Eizaguirre from EizaArt said 5 years ago
SOOOO very helpful
reinaliz from CuriousGigi said 5 years ago
Great inspiring post!
Barb Bronstein from BBesigns said 5 years ago
Helpful information
Melida Swart from MelidasArt said 5 years ago
Great advise, thanks. As an artist myself like Shirley I prefer to sell my original paintings at affordable price.
Nisa from ArtandAroma said 5 years ago
great post, Thank You.
Erin from FeatherAndIndigo said 5 years ago
Thanks for posting about art, I like to see us getting some recognition :)
Elizabeth from BuffysArtwork said 5 years ago
Very insightful,thanks for the information,enjoyed reading this
Allison from BustedHook said 5 years ago
This was a great post and I love the walls she put together; but what about fiber art wall hangings, stained glass wall hangings, cut paper collage, ceramic mosaics etc. So much left unexplored.
Ferdi from ferceramics said 5 years ago
Great! Thanks!
Key Zhou from Handmadeportrait said 5 years ago
Very inspiring! The colour and style should match the room as well!
Mary Jill Lemieur from maryjill said 5 years ago
Thanks for this inspiring article!
zedpower said 5 years ago
Sometimes it is all about unicorns and sweet sticky rainbows! At least it can be for artists. I like some of the pieces that accompany the article.
Donna Juner from OceanArtisan said 5 years ago
great article, def inspiring....thanks for the advice
Tracy Fetter from TracyFetter said 5 years ago
Great article. Thank you.
Petr Kubíček from AtelierCubick said 5 years ago
Useful information .-)
Charlie McComber from CharlieMcComberArt said 5 years ago
I've been waiting for years for people to buy stuff from my shop.
Laura Long from VintagePatina said 5 years ago
Good info. Thanks for sharing.
Ceren Keyman Kirbas from Keymandesign said 5 years ago
Wow! Love the paintings Thanks :)
Mary Wolf from marysworkshop said 5 years ago
How nice to see some of the unique and original art available here on Etsy being featured in this interesting article. Love the look of the wall collections!
Daisy xuchun from Sexy8baby said 5 years ago
Beautiful shop!
Michael Hutton from ArtofMichaelHutton said 5 years ago
As a painter, thanks for the info!!
Jacqueline from JacquelineTribble said 5 years ago
Great advice, thanks!
Andrea Doss from andralynn said 5 years ago
Oh, I love this article! As an artist, I definitely feel at home here on Etsy and all the wonderful creative talent that can be found here!
E. J. W from LuckSy said 5 years ago
I can imagine people finding your article of great help. I am an art collector but have worked as an illustrator since leaving art school as a freelance through an illustrators agent. On my travels I have come across some great art by named artists but sometimes unknown people impossible to research. My profession does not require a formal training and though I did go that route, it appeals to me that anyone with an artistic talent who turns up with a portfolio of good work, can be considered by a client for an assignment just the same, agent or no agent. Art collecting is exactly the same in my opinion. I am fairly new to Etsy but love looking around at the diverse range of items for sale and am inspired by the equally passionate people who make up it's community! My passion is art and vintage leather and my shop consists mainly of items of that nature. I choose named artist work alongside unknown pieces of equal validity and merit but so far I am not convinced Etsy is the correct platform for selling vintage art though I am determined to keep adding to my listings and comment on each piece as the feedback from a non buying public is so encouraging. I pay a fair price for even unsigned work as I think it would be insulting not to! Please keep up the good work! Best Wishes, Happy New Year, E.J.W.
Colette Lorimer from Canvasbutterfly said 5 years ago
Great article. Lots of info. I am enjoying creating and try and bring something new each season. Love Etsy my nicest discovery.
Jennifer Beaudet from JBeaudetStudios said 5 years ago
This is great advice and good for other artists to read as well! Thank you:)
Mary Wolf from marysworkshop said 5 years ago
Thanks for these great tips on choosing art for your home. My own simple advice is to only buy what you love and have an emotional response to, otherwise you'll soon grow tired of that art you purchased to match your sofa!
Rachel Bingaman from BingArt said 5 years ago
Great ideas for organizing an art collection and so nice to see Etsy artists work featured :)
Megan Smey from PaintingMeg said 5 years ago
Awesome advice. For so long people have believed that stellar fine art is completely and systematically out of reach for an average person's budget. Etsy is a great resource for people who want to find art that suits their home or style and begin a collection.
Juan from artiBOOM said 5 years ago
Thanks for this gorgeus piece of advice! This article is one of the reasons why I like Etsy so much! And yes! Art is a great investment in every sense... wether you produce it or buy it! Art makes life even more exciting! ;))
K.R. Sexton from krsextonart said 5 years ago
Goals: Be a featured artist like the ones in this post. Reading this has helped me (as an artist) visualize what goes on in the mind of a buyer. Thank you!
Jennifer McWeeney from Justcrafty1480 said 5 years ago
Thank you for the wonderful advice
Renée Anne from reneeanne said 5 years ago
Love, love, love Emily Henderson!!!
accentonvintage from accentonvintage said 5 years ago
Great article!
Renee from RandMhandmade said 5 years ago
Love this!!
Sue from SuesAkornShop said 5 years ago
Great!!!!!
Bruno Mari from BrunoMariArt said 5 years ago
Stunning! Lovely works
Avianti Jewelry from AviantiJewelry said 5 years ago
These are terrific!
Kashuen Collectibles from Kashuen said 5 years ago
I agree that a simple frame is very useful. Thanks for sharing.
Relly from RelsFindsNapaValley said 5 years ago
The wall art gallery looks beautiful and inspiring. Thanks for the special feature.
little Lia from LittleLiaGraphic said 5 years ago
Thank you for the great advice! the arts look very lovely
renee and gerardo from GTDesigns said 5 years ago
lovely diversity....beautiful lists!! TFS!!
Daniela Maldarizzi Casalino from dadavinylsanddesigns said 5 years ago
Nice post. Thank you for sharing!
Inês Pargana from bellysketcher said 5 years ago
great article... beautiful pieces! maybe we can see another with no more than custom art, isn't that a great great ideia ;)! thanks!
Ian Bertram from PanchromaticaDesigns said 5 years ago
It is nice to see Etsy recognising the great artists here. However this article yet again mixes up reproduction prints with the original prints available here. As a simple rule of thumb - if it is described as giclee, or a print from a watercolour or acrylic then it is a reproduction - it is a copy of a work in one medium into another. That doesn't make them wrong - it is just a factual description and sadly not all sellers are as clear as they might be. An original print, despite the apparent non sequitur, is a multiple originals. My own work is usually collagraph or drypoint. I make no more than 5 or 10 prints from each plate and because they are hand made each shows slight variation. Just look up printmaking on wikipedia or any reputable art site for more information.
Macrina from Homesunshine said 5 years ago
Thank you for sharing.
corinne gegot from GegotPaintings said 5 years ago
Very interresting !
Papillon Italiano from PapillonItaliano said 5 years ago
Nice shop and amazing colours!
Papillon Italiano from PapillonItaliano said 5 years ago
*Nice Post
Patti Trostle from PattiTrostle said 5 years ago
Thank you so much for posting about purchasing fine art. I try to have listings that will fit in just about anyones budget. I have notecards, prints,small paintings and larger more expensive paintings. I have seen so many wonderful artists here on Etsy! I think if a person is looking for high dollar art or more affordable art, Etsy is a great place to find wonderful art for home or office. Here you can see paintings sold and reviews. I believe that can give a customer/client a little more confidence in terms of trusting the shop owner/artist with a guarantee they will be treated right!
Sujata from TreasuredMemoryLane said 5 years ago
Very entering and useful information! Thank for sharing.
Sujata from TreasuredMemoryLane said 5 years ago
Very interesting!
reyahawk from reyahawk said 5 years ago
Very interesting read! Thank you for sharing this!
Elizabeth Nietz Nielsen from NielsenDenmark said 5 years ago
As a painter,I am new on Etsy,and have to learn by experience -- I listen. Thanks very much for the advice.
Katy Allgeyer from ArtBarn said 5 years ago
The more we artists can educate the public on why fine art is worth buying, why originals cost more than printed reproductions, and how the process of making art adds value to the work...well thank you for doing all this and more!
Not Made In China Finds from NotMadeInChinaFinds said 5 years ago
awesome pieces I have a few walls that these would look great on!
Carrie Paquette from Artbycarriepaquette said 4 years ago
Thanks for the info! As an artist, I am listening
teestrend from Trend2Tees said 4 years ago
Keep up the good work, nice!
Tahir Ismail from Barismil said 4 years ago
great post, love the colors, very soothing
rakesh bunkar from GEMSTONEJEWELRY2016 said 4 years ago
love it
heba seada from HebaSeadaArt said 4 years ago
Great Article and nice info. Thanks :)
Caitlin Fraser from RabbitRunJewellery said 4 years ago
This is perfect!
Kata from KataKiosK said 4 years ago
Great article!
Seema Khan from carefullycrafted4u said 4 years ago
Great information!! new to etsy!!!
Jo Laverick from JothsShop said 4 years ago
Being new to Etsy - just finding my feet - only been on a couple of days. Love the article ... looking foward to writing a few myself. Best wishes Jo
Janet Bludau from JanetBludau said 4 years ago
Great info. Appreciated the search word info.
Denise Elliott Jones from DeniseElliottJones said 4 years ago
nice!
Melanie Bikowski from MelBikowskiart said 4 years ago
This is great advice! As an artist myself that sells artwork on Etsy, I can only hope that people come to my shop because they love art! And there is so much great art on Etsy to find :)
Elizabeth England from ninedragons said 4 years ago
Absolutely loving Emily's practical tips. Etsy has been my little secret for buying photography and art for years...guess it's not so secret now. I'd add one more tip: buy from your heart. I've never regretted an art purchase if it really spoke to me. If I discover a new piece and I keep thinking about it, coming back to look at it again and again. I know I'd better make it my own.
Amy Stephen from MyDoveArtandDesign said 4 years ago
What a great post and I adore Emily Henderson's vibe.
hillak16 said 4 years ago
Awesome advice
Paula Zed from ZedShed said 4 years ago
With regard to buying 'prints' ... perhaps make people aware of the difference between buying giclee prints which are merely reproductions of original works of art, and actual fine art prints? A large number of giclee prints are marketed in a way that is likely to convince less sophisticated buyers that they're purchasing original works of art! Giclee prints are basically made on a machine, in the same way as decorative mass-market prints and posters are produced ... whereas fine art prints are created by a process which requires artistic skill (woodcut, linocut, etching, engrving, screenprinting, etc).
Flair Nouri from FlairPaintings said 4 years ago
Thank you for all the information and beautiful arts!!!
Elizabeth Nietz Nielsen from NielsenDenmark said 4 years ago
Great article, I just wonder where the big painting is ?
Jaye Babs from DesignersForeverShop said 4 years ago
Great Article! Check my Shop out!
Antoinette M from HelloUwall said 4 years ago
Good advice, Emily. Thank you. Search words are difficult to think up for one’s search and even more difficult for the artist to limit their art to. It seems best to start off in generic search words than to start off with specifics first. In your example, “prints” “posters” “original” etc. If one is specific, they lose the chance of seeing something new or an alternate whether it’s less or more appealing. Once the generic terms are out of the way, then go for specifics. I will say this, colors are rarely the choice of the artists search words since, one, usually the art is colorful and the artist has better terms to describe the art than a single color. Two, the art could be lyrical, poetic, musical, dance, emotionally expressive. When riffling through to the images you like, go to the bottom of the items page and see the search terms. There you will have related search terms to find the genre you like. Just my opinion:)
Bonnie Lecat from bonnielecat said 4 years ago
Such a wonderful and diverse selection of artwork can be found on Etsy! I'm excited and proud to sell my paintings, prints, and gifts alongside a great group of other Etsy artists:)
MARGIE DAVIS said 4 years ago
I wish I knew where to turn. No one has any idea about the vintage artpiece I found in my deceased brother's attic. There is no artist signature. I have looked at every vintage print site, poster site, Antique Roadshow, and no one can help. It's very old, almost 100 yrs since it's a bejeweled flapper gazing at the moonlit sky by the reflective pool in front of the Taj Mahal. It's gorgeous and the colors are soft blues. If I could post a photo I would. Does anyone know how I can find out the artist of this piece?
Gloria Doby from Gloriashopcreations said 4 years ago
Nice to know great advice in your article Emily, Thanks!
Nicole Fearfield from Artwillmakeyouhappy said 3 years ago
Lovely article - there is an abundance of great art on Etsy
Suzi Nassif said 3 years ago
Well written Master piece related to buying paintings. I'm lucky to find your website. Being a art lover and painter it was a great time to read this article.
Olivia Ewing Obercian from OliviaEwingJewelry said 3 years ago
I love your selections! I wall looks beautiful :)
Kimberly M. Chapman from KimKatDesign said 3 years ago
I have a very eclectic mix of art on my walls, some original from friends and family, family photos, black and white photos of blues musicians, various sizes and shapes of mirrors, metal and wood carved pieces and even all my hats hung up my staircase. I do have some prints and cards framed that I bought on Etsy. I'm getting to the point where I'm running out of wall space ; )
Kob Phongkasetkarn from APIKOOL said 3 years ago
🌺🍀🌺Great Advice.!! I love all the Art work at Etsy .! Beautiful!!! Give me inspiration!! 🌺🍀🌺
Tana Taylor from PrairiePrimitives said 2 years ago
"Art" encompasses SOOOO much more than paintings, prints, and other things which hang on walls.
Harrison from MoiraPrintCo said 1 year ago
Great advice, love the works selected!
Donna Raftery from BrightonOriginals said 358 days ago
excellent post - great variety of work too! thanks xx
Isabella from ohmydesignsbyMaria said 281 days ago
Nice article!!
Johanna from JoGranadosMosaics said 164 days ago
I am so happy to see Etsy promoting art and artists. Etsy definetly should become number one web site in the mind of those looking for Original and One of a kind art 🎨 🖼