If you are looking to purchase original paintings from a contemporary artist for the office, perhaps consider consulting the artist in question about filling the office walls via commissioned work.
It goes without saying that some of the most famous work ever produced was indeed commissioned work.
Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa was of course a commissioned job.
So was Michelangelo's splendid job on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome.
It makes sense to inquire with the artist as to whether they are prepared to do some commission work for your office.
In some cases you can then create a theme throughout which will really add to the dynamics of the work place.
Here are some tips for going about buying Australian Office Art Through Commission: 1.
Establish how many of the office walls need to be filled.
Perhaps consider the dimensions of the walls and what size canvas you would like to have so you can refer this to the artist 2.
Establish a Budget A budget will certainly help to keep things into perspective.
You should be mindful that if are expecting an artist to go about their way and produce some impressive work for you that you will need to keep your budget moderately flexible.
Remember a good artist will produce you quality work so try not to squeeze too much work or quality from them if you are not prepared to pay them in return.
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Check out the online galleries and local facilities to find an artist that suits your needs It would make sense to search for an artist who lives within your country or even better, within your city.
Of course this is all a matter of opinion because some people are quite particular when it comes to certain styles of art.
The artists you require in accordance to your tastes may not necessarily live in your city.
Obviously the more local your artist the more you'll be able to keep the budget costs down as there will be no big transportation costs involved.
Consider looking in some local art forums and checking out the local markets.
There are always artists out and about showcasing their work and as a result you should find someone that suits what you are after.
Don't forget to ask family and friends.
Somebody somewhere always knows a good artist.
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Source out an artist that suits your tastes and the tastes of fellow office workers.
Remember, if you are in charge of looking for the art that will fill the office walls then it may pay to check with the people who share the workplace with you.
Not everyone is going to enjoy roses or naked body silhouettes as the main theme through the office block.
Perhaps get a general opinion from everyone on deck and see what he or she has to say.
If they trust you enough to go ahead and arrange the work with the artist then that's great, go for it.
But if you have some people who are quite sensitive to your décor plans then it may be wise to consult them first.
It's a good idea to remember that it's a shared working environment.
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Check out the artists credentials Perhaps consider asking the artist if he or she has completed similar commission work for other people and whether they have a portfolio for you to view.
What's important for you as the purchaser is to assess if the artist has a good grasp on different painting techniques.
But having said that you may have chosen your particular artist based on his or her work already and liked it enough to commission them to something of similar design.
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Establish a Completion Date For Your Office Artwork If you have done your due diligence and found a suitable artist and discussed what type of theme you are after and weighed up the potential costs of the project, then it's a good idea to get a round about completion date.
It's no good if you have a brilliant artist producing a dynamic décor theme for you if they are going to put your job aside and lose interest.
Consider paying a 10% deposit and come to a realistic completion date wit the artist.
If he or she needs a couple of weeks then establish that and lock it in.
If they require a few months then so be it.
But make sure that you know when you can expect the work to be completed.
A good artist will keep you informed as to the progress of the work to maintain your confidence in their business ethic and reliability.