quayesy
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December 2013
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Starting my collection, by quayesy on Oct 6, 2015 22:44:51 GMT 1, Thanks for all the tips guys! I'm sure I will be back here frequently!
Thanks for all the tips guys! I'm sure I will be back here frequently!
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quayesy
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December 2013
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Starting my collection, by quayesy on Oct 6, 2015 22:47:25 GMT 1, I'm definitely failing at the be patient. Having looked at a load of releases and missed out for 6-12 months, I've hit a lucky (expensive) streak and picked up 3 pieces in the last week... That's why I've ended up posting here, like an art addicts anonymous group, for some tips before I end up broke. What 3 pieces is what we all want to know...lucky streak?
I ended up getting a Beejoir Immodium 20, Martin Whatson zebra and one of the Angel 41 apocolypse now prints. Now I just have to get them framed...after next months salary.
I'm definitely failing at the be patient. Having looked at a load of releases and missed out for 6-12 months, I've hit a lucky (expensive) streak and picked up 3 pieces in the last week... That's why I've ended up posting here, like an art addicts anonymous group, for some tips before I end up broke. What 3 pieces is what we all want to know...lucky streak? I ended up getting a Beejoir Immodium 20, Martin Whatson zebra and one of the Angel 41 apocolypse now prints. Now I just have to get them framed...after next months salary.
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clockshovel
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February 2015
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Starting my collection, by clockshovel on Oct 6, 2015 23:22:42 GMT 1, Patience is an absolute. Furthermore, temperance. The collection you build should be a reflection of you and not a capitalist's investment, otherwise it will be the collection owning you as opposed to the other way around, which will cause you to grow weary in terms of appreciating art for what it is. In short, seek to own what owns your heart, nothing more nor less.
Patience is an absolute. Furthermore, temperance. The collection you build should be a reflection of you and not a capitalist's investment, otherwise it will be the collection owning you as opposed to the other way around, which will cause you to grow weary in terms of appreciating art for what it is. In short, seek to own what owns your heart, nothing more nor less.
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pouke
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December 2011
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Starting my collection, by pouke on Oct 7, 2015 5:23:24 GMT 1, Good morning Quayesy!
I would first visit some musea, expo's and festivals to single out what attracks you to some of the artist out there, and if you're lucky you can buy some straight from the artist.
I found some wicked ones just by findind a flyer to an expo and bought nearly everything on display.
My most recent was a canvas done by Fortress and another by The London Police :-)
And on the plus side, you get to meet some very interesting people too!!!
As in music, listen to what you like mate!
Good luck with your collection and would love to see some pictures of your walls.
Good morning Quayesy!
I would first visit some musea, expo's and festivals to single out what attracks you to some of the artist out there, and if you're lucky you can buy some straight from the artist.
I found some wicked ones just by findind a flyer to an expo and bought nearly everything on display.
My most recent was a canvas done by Fortress and another by The London Police :-)
And on the plus side, you get to meet some very interesting people too!!!
As in music, listen to what you like mate!
Good luck with your collection and would love to see some pictures of your walls.
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The Silence
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November 2014
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Starting my collection, by The Silence on Oct 8, 2015 10:12:06 GMT 1, Agreed on not believing the hype. The problem is that the big names have all, barring a few possible surprises, been made. So I wouldn't buy a piece expecting it to sky rocket. As many have said already - follow what you like, find stuff you'd keep even if it had no value, and try not to have more than 10 pieces sitting in portfolios gathering (or protected from) dust. I've made that mistake. Ha.
Agreed on not believing the hype. The problem is that the big names have all, barring a few possible surprises, been made. So I wouldn't buy a piece expecting it to sky rocket. As many have said already - follow what you like, find stuff you'd keep even if it had no value, and try not to have more than 10 pieces sitting in portfolios gathering (or protected from) dust. I've made that mistake. Ha.
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sakyamuni
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July 2009
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Starting my collection, by sakyamuni on Oct 8, 2015 11:50:23 GMT 1, Not sure I can give advises but why not... Try to avoid mistakes although it is often the only way to understand that you were wrong... Try as much as you can to see the works of artists you like in galleries, it is often surprising to notice the difference between what you see on a computer and reality. You might love something you never enjoyed on the internet, and vice-versa. You will save money and make sure it is well spent... I don't think it is possible to buy only what will be on your wall, the more you learn about artists and the more you want to get some stuff from them. Make sure however that you buy them for the good reason. I sometimes frame something that stayed for years in a portfolio, and it makes me happy only if this is something I loved. Otherwise you just look at it as a waste of money and when you try to sell it, you usually fail. Most of the time, if you think something looks like shit, there's a great chance that others will think the same... Unless you're lucky that the guy has become famous and expensive, but it almost never happen... From my personal experience it takes quite a few years to understand what you really like, what you like to spend your money on, which galleries and artist you're willing to support, etc. So just relax, do what you think is right, even if most do differently. it's your money, your walls, so do as you like
Not sure I can give advises but why not... Try to avoid mistakes although it is often the only way to understand that you were wrong... Try as much as you can to see the works of artists you like in galleries, it is often surprising to notice the difference between what you see on a computer and reality. You might love something you never enjoyed on the internet, and vice-versa. You will save money and make sure it is well spent... I don't think it is possible to buy only what will be on your wall, the more you learn about artists and the more you want to get some stuff from them. Make sure however that you buy them for the good reason. I sometimes frame something that stayed for years in a portfolio, and it makes me happy only if this is something I loved. Otherwise you just look at it as a waste of money and when you try to sell it, you usually fail. Most of the time, if you think something looks like shit, there's a great chance that others will think the same... Unless you're lucky that the guy has become famous and expensive, but it almost never happen... From my personal experience it takes quite a few years to understand what you really like, what you like to spend your money on, which galleries and artist you're willing to support, etc. So just relax, do what you think is right, even if most do differently. it's your money, your walls, so do as you like
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smokey
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June 2014
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Starting my collection, by smokey on Oct 12, 2015 18:20:49 GMT 1, I've learned more on here from these guys than I ever would from a gallery or other sites. These guys know a lot more than I ever will. Also(& I've was told this when looking for a piece for a family member) if you're looking to invest, do it elsewhere. Just go with what you like & if it goes up in value then great. If not, you still like what's on the walls. Can't stress that enough!! Being on a budget helped me initially, as I couldn't afford everything I saw. Otherwise I'd have gone nuts & would now be selling tons to buy new pieces. Hell even on a budget, looking to part w/ a few now I bought early on. Also, talk to the artists themselves, many wonderful ones on here btw. I've had payments agreed on(waiting on one being shipped now) & another being held(hope to purchase this week). Many are extremely understanding if the hype hasn't gone to their heads. Good luck in your new obsession!
I've learned more on here from these guys than I ever would from a gallery or other sites. These guys know a lot more than I ever will. Also(& I've was told this when looking for a piece for a family member) if you're looking to invest, do it elsewhere. Just go with what you like & if it goes up in value then great. If not, you still like what's on the walls. Can't stress that enough!! Being on a budget helped me initially, as I couldn't afford everything I saw. Otherwise I'd have gone nuts & would now be selling tons to buy new pieces. Hell even on a budget, looking to part w/ a few now I bought early on. Also, talk to the artists themselves, many wonderful ones on here btw. I've had payments agreed on(waiting on one being shipped now) & another being held(hope to purchase this week). Many are extremely understanding if the hype hasn't gone to their heads. Good luck in your new obsession!
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