Posts tagged art
How to buy original yet affordable art with Return on Art

I am a tiny bit excited to introduce Return on Art - an online art gallery, curating exclusive artworks that open the doors into a new dimension of art collecting, offering first time buyers a simple, fuss-free platform to start their collection. In other words, the perfect place to source original art without breaking the bank. Sounds right up you street? Then read on…

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Curating the coolest gallery wall with Drawdeck

When Drawdeck approached me to work on a collaboration to curate my own affordable wall gallery, let’s just say it was a match made in heaven.

I have picked 20 of my absolutely favourite artworks from their collection, 6 of which are now displayed in my home office. To say I am totally in love with my new space is an understatement!

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How to create the perfectly imperfect gallery wall

I do love a salon-style display - that's the interior stylist's technical term for a gallery wall of artwork of various sizes, colours and types. It's a great way to display an existing collection of art in one place. Obviously there are many ways to create, display and hang an instagram-worthy gallery wall but here are my 5 tips to create one that is perfectly imperfect, reflects your personality and won't cost the earth... 

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[Stella Loves] Affordable Art Fair 2015 or how to source contemporary art on a budget

I attended the Battersea fair this weekend, like I do most years, which gathered over 100 galleries and 1,100 artists showcasing pieces up to £4000 with a focus on art under £500. The first thing I should mention for the mamas out there who will read this, is that the AAF team cleverly offers a free creche at the event. Yes, you read this right, FREE. CHILDCARE. While you browse (and have a cheeky G&T break at the fair's bar, with both hands). TOTES HASHTAG GENIUS, non?

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