The Best Affordable Art Online

Letterpress French Lemon Art Print by Sycamore Street Press

From originals, limited editions and prints, art has become more affordable and approachable within the past ten years.  The online world has opened up so many doors for the artist and art collector alike.  I thought it was time to feature some of the best artists/shops who sell not only originals but great affordable art online.  Click here to read my must-have list.

Make it! Hooped Faux Tapestry Wall Art

While browsing through the fabric store just before Halloween for costume notions, we came upon this fun faux tapestry fabric and instantly stopped. Nearby were these embroidery hoops and voila - instant art!

This is such an easy and cheap way to make some wall art! Great for gifts, or your own wall. We also saw similar fabrics with horses, birds or flowers. The strip of fabric cost $10 (and made these three pieces). The hoops ranged from $1.50 - $2.50. Total $16.

Fabric and hoops from Fabricana.

grouping tips

Hallmark Magazine has a section in it called "Nest", where they feature house dressing and I really liked the one this month (November '08) where with they suggested grouping similar objects together to create striking vignettes. (Top - using a hodgepodge of paintings or photos by grouping them together. They suggested to make sure every piece is framed - they don't need to match). Photographs: Scott Gibbons; Photostylist: Zoe Karro.

Rectangular handled platters from Vietri
Also suggested was a collection of mirrors (love that idea), porcelain animals or clocks