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Prints vs. posters: which should you choose?
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Prints vs. posters: which should you choose?

Even at a young age, many of us want colourful pictures on our walls. For children, the answer is a poster. Posters are often glossy, can be very large in size, and allow us to customise a space. C...

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Gallery Wall Template Ideas

Looking to create a gallery wall of prints but not sure how in which layout to hang them? You are in luck! In this guide, we have curated the perfect layouts for your space to create an eye catchin...

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Original Painting vs Art Print: How to Decide What's Right for You

This is the question we receive more than almost any other. And the honest answer is: it depends on what art means to you. There is no wrong answer. Both original paintings and high-quality prints ...

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How to Buy Original Art on a Budget — A Practical Guide for UK Collectors

Original art is one of those categories that seems, from the outside, to require either serious money or serious knowledge. Neither is true. The UK art market spans an enormous price range — from p...

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Art buying guideHow to Choose Art by Colour for Every Room in Your Home

How to Choose Art by Colour for Every Room in Your Home

In theory, choosing art by colour is simple: pick what you like. In practice, it is a little more considered than that — particularly when you want a home that feels genuinely cohesive rather than ...

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Limited Edition vs Open Edition Art: What's the Difference and Which Should You Buy?

When you are browsing art online, you will often see the phrase "limited edition" — sometimes with a number like 1/50 or 3/100. But what does it actually mean, and does it matter?  The short answer...

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What Is A Giclée Print? (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)

Giclée (pronounced zhee-CLAY) is the gold standard in fine art printing. The word comes from the French verb gicler, meaning to spray — a fitting description for a process that builds images from m...

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The Ultimate Guide to Starting an Art Collection

If you've been trailing local art galleries for years, admiring art and are looking to start collecting art of your own, you may not know where to start. It's a really easy process, simply find a p...