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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;verybrad, post: 32048, member: 37&quot;]Armando,</p><p><br /></p><p>I hope you take this in the spirit in which it is given..... It seems like you have a&nbsp; zeal for art collecting and wish to accumulate a collection of some importance. This is admirable. However, to my thinking, you need to be able to focus your resources better. A couple of the potential acquisitions you have brought here seem to belie your supposed wishes. </p><p><br /></p><p>While this appears to be a nice painting, I see nothing in it that says that this is investment quality art. It is relatively new and by an artist that you have , so far, unidentified. By my thinking, it is the kind of painting that can be picked up for less than $50.00 just about anywhere. Yet, you are seriously thinking about spending $275.00 on it.</p><p><br /></p><p>I know that value in art can be very subjective. I also know that if you like something and plan to keep it, the amount of money paid is somewhat inconsequential. I guess my question to you is do you really like this painting that much or do you see this as part of a serious collection?&nbsp; If it is the former, than go ahead and purchase it. </p><p><br /></p><p>The kind of money you are proposing spending on a couple of the art purchases you have brought here would buy some nice investment quality art. There are paintings by listed artists with good track records available for under $300.00 regularly. Buying art because it is what you see will not necessarily build the kind of collection you seem to want. I think you need to focus and dig a bit deeper. </p><p><br /></p><p>As a collector of art myself with a few hundred paintings, I know your passion. I am all for buying art that you see out and about if it is dirt cheap. I regularly buy paintings in the under $25.00 range without a lot of thought. Some of these are nice paintings that I keep because I like them or sell them for a small profit. I have learned to pass by quite a lot regardless of price because of the amateur quality of the art. It takes awhile to hone your eye and selling art helps to do this. </p><p><br /></p><p>When I think about spending more serious money on a painting, I think long and hard about it and do my research. If I really like a painting, I may spend a bit more on it than I think it is worth. I rarely have to do that. I generally buy art from first sources such as estate sales, thrift stores, on ebay, or at auction. I also have a couple pickers that bring me art.&nbsp; I rarely buy from retail venues. In general, the value is not there. </p><p><br /></p><p>I buy quite a bit of art for resale without much regard for whether or not I like it. When buying for my own collection, I am pretty picky. I don&#039;t necessarily focus on listed artists but it never hurts to do so. If I am going to spend more than a few hundred, the artist better be listed.</p><p><br /></p><p>I guess my point in all this is that there is a lot of art out there to buy. If you have limited resources, you need to focus those resources to best effect. Buying art because it is what you see may not be the best approach. I think digging a little deeper will bring you better value. You might also want to consider selling some of your art. It is a great way to hone your interests, make a bit of profit, and further your collection. </p><p><br /></p><p>Just my opinion for what it is worth. I appreciate your passion about art and wish you the best in creating a collection to be proud of.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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