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Eric M. Madrid
Paint Artist
(+63) 09076707353
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Select Paintings you
want to buy and send details through email address or make a call
You can Order Paintings
by sending money through Western Union
and address to::
NAME: ERIC M. MADRID
ADDRESS:
KM. 16 SALVACION, SORSOGON CITY 4700 PHILIPPINES
GUIDELINES AND
RULES FOR BUYING PAINTINGS
The process of buying
art remains highly subjective and unyielding to rules as the reasons for art
buying are diverse. Some people buy it to satisfy their need for beauty and
to decorate their living or working space while a select few buy it as an
investment
Most people don’t approach the process of buying a painting as rationally as
buying say a refrigerator even though they may pay the same amount of money
for both. In case of buying a fridge they have a clear set of needs that
they have to fulfill whereas the same needs are not so clear in case of a
painting. The result is that buying art is probably more of an emotional
process than a rational one. The emotional purchase can still be a
satisfying one if we follow some very basic rules, the ones listed are just
a guideline .You can add some of your own rules to the list to suit your
buying pattern
1. Buy with your eyes open, get as much info as you can
However much you love the artwork and think that you will never find
anything more ideal for your needs, do not let your own need blind you. Take
time to read all the information provided, ask questions if important
details are missing like the name of the artist, when was it created, the
medium/material used etc
2. Stretch your budget only for very good reasons
One very familiar scenario while buying art is stretching the budget, when I
bought those prints in USA I had started out with 100 US Dollar each in mind
and ended at double the cost. The expensive lesson here is to set a budget
and stretch it only for some very good reasons. Some very good reasons that
qualify are that the piece completes a set with pieces that you already own
or you like all the works of the artist and in your opinion the price seems
like a bargain for its quality
3. Buy from a trusted source
I know I know you are going to frown at this one … How does one define a
trusted art source? In this context I mean a dealer who has been recommended
to you by a friend or a source widely reputed to be in the art business for
some time. So I will amend it and say as far as possible buy from a trusted
source.
4. Buy from a trusted source…even on vacation
Why is it that we end up buying art mostly when we are on vacation? Probably
as we are relaxed enough to think of beautiful things and also if we are
visiting a far off destination then art pieces seem to represent the perfect
piece of the place to take back with us. Well I won’t ask you to resist the
urge to buy art when you are on vacation but the rule to follow is that when
buying in distant lands at least research the source you are buying from by
asking friends who live there or your friendly hotel staff or any other
local source of information available to you
5. Trust your own instincts
Rule No. 5 is a simple one but the most important; Have confidence in your
own taste and rely on your unique art sense to guide you in buying pieces
that will look good together. Ultimately your art collection is a reflection
of your personal style and has to please you when you see it everyday in
your living space
For more info please email
ericmadrid1978@yahoo.com
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