Cultivating Art

A while back I talked about the mystery of cultivating an art collection. I don't really like generic art (sorry Kirklands), I prefer art that means something to me or influences a certain kind of ambiance. The problem is I have no style and the things I like, as far as art is concerned, are not consistent. It's the same reason why I can't decide on wall colors for the new house. I know how I want the rooms to feel but I don't know what paint colors will help create that feeling. We don't have many art galleries locally and they usually only have things that tourists would want. The blogs I follow have actually exposed me to lots of different places to buy art online. Etsy is always fun to browse if you have something specific in mind. Minted is another website I learned about this week. I know I've heard of it before but I never visited until this week. I pinned a few pieces to consider for purchase or to try and replicate. Here are some of my selections:

This one is called Under the Microscope and depending on the size you select and framing option it cost $25 to $285. I like the circular shape, the navy color (there are 3 color options), and this is the only way I would appreciate bugs. 

I'm not really sure why I like this one, called Striped Suit, but the nod to the 20s is fun as is the black and white scheme. I think it would be nice hanging in a bathroom. It's price ranges from $20 to $278.

 

These two are very similar and I like them equally. The first one, called Quiver, is more colorful and the cost is $20 to $228. The second one, called Feathered Arrows, is more plain but you could pick any frame to dress it up. It costs the same as the first one. 

Geometrics aren't normally my thing but Hexagon II is fun and I like the colors (there are also 3 color choices with this one). It's price is $25 to $285.

I have always liked paintings of trees so at least I'm consistent in that choice. Birch Woods in Winter has three color choices and I love them all. It's $20 to $228. 

Here are a couple I like on Etsy:

I don't love the color but I love the simple, architectural style. Myrtle Beach will always be special to me and The Grand Strand captures some of the fun and heat I associate with my many visits. It's $20. 

Isn't this beautiful? I don't really understand my obsession interest with moose but I just love them. This watercolor is $87.41 (odd amount) so it's on the pricey side.  

I actually bought this yesterday. I'm hoping it will be sans-watermark. The name of our street (at the new house) is Cambridge and I thought this would be a nice namesake item to have on the walls. The colors are subtle enough to go with most decor choices and the artist lived in Cambridge, England for a year and this is one of her sketches. It was $15 and is already matted. I do love landscape photography and there are lots of family photos that I would like to enlarge and try to enhance with software. I'm excited to hang my Pinterest pledge crafts at the new house but we are so far from that point it's ridiculous.