You Seem Like Someone Who Might Accidentally Start an Art Collection. (Warning: This Blog Post May Contain Trace Amounts of Sales Pitch)

The art you collect says as much about you as it does about the artists behind it. In fact, your collection—whether it lives on your walls, your bookshelf, or your bathroom door (no judgment)—is basically your inner world made visible. It’s like interior decorating… with a soul.

Now, let’s address the obvious: not everyone has the budget to buy original art. Most artists understand this. In fact, many of us are painfully aware of the tragic twist that we ourselves often can’t afford our own work. It’s the ultimate plot hole in the “successful artist” narrative.

That’s why a lot of artists (myself included) offer work at a variety of price points. There are canvas prints, fine art giclées, open and limited edition runs. Some pieces come as postcards, mugs, or pillows—because nothing says “I support the arts” like resting your head on someone’s weird little bird painting.

And here’s the thing: a good art collection doesn’t need to be made entirely of originals or curated by a moody man in round glasses. You don’t need a gallery budget or a degree in art history. All you need is curiosity, a bit of wall space, and a willingness to live with images that speak to you (or at least raise a charming eyebrow at you while you eat breakfast).

When you start small—maybe with a print or a piece that makes you inexplicably happy—you begin to notice what you like living with. You get to know your own taste. You start to understand why you’re drawn to certain colours, moods, or subjects. And when the time comes to invest in something bigger, you’ll do it with confidence. You’ll know that piece belongs with you, and why.

And hey—if one of those pieces ends up being mine? That’s wonderful. Truly. I promise not to get emotional. (Or at least not until I’m alone with a cup of tea and a spreadsheet.)