If I saw a piece of artwork and I really liked it... more importantly, if my wife also really liked it, I would spend a good chunk of money. Why? Because it becomes part of your life, your families life, your history. The last piece that was not inexpensive (to me) was this: I just liked the way it made me feel. I feel like I'm in a boat on the ocean. It's very nautical. -It was about $1200. I have three Namiki's that were all around $1000. My wife and I loved them back when we first met and thought we'd collect them. We don't. Still like them though, but there's just so much out there we like better now. But looking at them reminds me of a time in our life together and I appreciate that. There's not a whole lot that I find to be a better investment as far as "stuff" goes. One thing that boggles the mind if you buy original paintings is how much framing costs, at least good framing. -CRAZY. But you ask "how much would I pay?" -If I have the disposable income and we like it, I'll pay it.
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Wow, those are nice woodblock prints. Yes, framing is crazy expensive - but it's worth it. A properly framed artwork lasts much longer because the changes in humidity and interior air pollution isn't affecting the artwork. I have a lot of unframed older artwork, and it makes me sad to see it aging because I couldn't afford to/didn't know how to protect it. It also makes me sad it's laying inside of a portfolio case, stuck in my closet... Now, I at least put all my artwork into a plastic sleeve or wrap it, and then store it in a portfolio in a dark, dry space. I wish I could meet more people with your level of appreciation for art.
I wish I could meet more people with your level of appreciation for art.
-My guess is that there are a number of them in the Hubski community. Actually, it's not a guess. I should say that I do not spend enough time focusing on art as I would like. I frivolously spend money on other junk...