How to choose art for your home

I recently stumbled across a great article, describing best practices for curating your home with artwork: https://www.homesandgardens.com/news/how-to-choose-art-for-your-home-220802

As a photographer, I am often times consumed with the shot, including capturing photos that align with my artist statement. However, this is only 50% of the entire picture. The flip side of the coin and more importantly, is how and where artwork can be incorporated into your home. 

I found number 10 on the list to be something that many could relate to:

#10: Don't Compromise: 

"If one partner loves a piece and the other doesn’t, let them have their piece and they’ll let you have yours. As soon as you start to compromise on art, you’ll buy something that neither likes enough which will only lead to disappointment"

Start with the photograph

Choose an image you want to spend time with. It may remind you of a place, draw you in with its light, or give the room a little breathing space. My Marblehead photographs and Vermont landscapes offer different starting points, from a quiet harbor to an open stretch of countryside.

Measure the finished piece, not just the print

The sizes on my artwork listings refer to the print. Matting and framing add to the outside dimensions, which are the measurements that matter on your wall. Common print sizes include 8 × 10, 16 × 20 and 32 × 40 inches, or 8 × 12, 12 × 18 and 24 × 36 inches, depending on the photograph’s proportions.

Before choosing a large piece, measure the available wall space and consider the furniture below it. Once you have the proposed finished dimensions, mark them out with removable painter’s tape or a paper template. Stand back and look from the places where you actually spend time in the room.

Choose a presentation that suits the image and the room

A frame’s color, width and depth all affect the finished piece. Standard framed prints include a white archival mat and UV-protective glass, with several frame styles available. Museum glass and other custom presentations can be quoted separately. Read the printing, matting and framing details before deciding.

Get help with a particular space

If you are unsure about size or framing, send me a note with the photograph you are considering, your wall dimensions and a picture of the room if you have one. If the place you have in mind is not in my collection, you can also commission a photograph.