Get these 5 Tips for Buying Custom Art Direct From an Artist

Andy Hahn — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 14:11:33 +0000

Commissioning an artist to make custom art for your home or business can be overwhelming at times. Buying wall art and knowing what you want is hard enough when you can see the finished product in front of you.

These 5 tips will help prepare you if you are looking to commission an artist online or in person to make custom art for you.

Tip # 1: Choose an artist that works in the style you are looking for wall art in.

I can’t tell you how often I am asked to make custom art that is not in my modern abstract art style. I mean hey, I would love your business and to help you out, but realistic paintings of your car or favorite pet isn’t exactly my forte.

Computer Rendering of Custom Art by Andy Hahn

There are many talented artists in every genre, so do a little research and find an artist that specializes in the style of wall art you are looking for. You can search for artists on google or sites and directories like AbsoluteArts and Etsy.

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Tip #2: Make sure the artist specializes in or regularly works on custom art.

Tip #3: Ask the artist if they can show you a visual of what the custom art would look like before you commission them.

Tip #4: Make sure the artist can show you exactly what the colors of the custom art will look like.

Tip #5: Expect to pay a deposit to get the custom art started.