ARTWORK HUNT | Heather Evans Smith

     Is it just me, or does anyone else have the HARDEST TIME when it comes to getting artwork for their clients?! Or maybe I'm making it out to be more complicated than it should? 
     I just feel that art work is an investment and definitely a commitment. Therefore, my client should feel some sort of affinity to the artwork that they're putting in their spaces. Of course, I have a few clients that completely trust my judgment. Then again - they are usually bachelors who needs the help (haha). 
     When helping clients with artwork- I make them do "homework." I give them magazines and books with a variety of artwork and a stack of post-its. I tell them to mark what they like, what they don't like, and things that interest them but are unsure. This gives me a good starting point and a better understanding of what they like without having to schedule a full day of aimless field trips to art galleries. 
     For myself, I tend to gravitate to art work that is a little quirky and has a story to tell. I love movie still frames! Though I find there is a place for every kind of artwork, I really LOVE IT when people bring in unexpected images into a room.
     One of my favorite photographers is Heather Evans Smith! Her photography has such a great romantic haze to it. Each photograph tells a story and almost reads just like a movie. I'm waiting for the opportunity to put one of her pieces in a more traditional home setting (crossing fingers). She was a wonderful website you all should visit.  And if that's not enough, she is having a great SPRING SALE on ETSY.       









     Ultimately, art work should really speak to you. Whether it be an obvious obsession you have or it reminds you of  where/who you hope to be one day, it doesn't matter! Sure, you can buy it just because it matches your color palette, but it won't last long!  Buy artwork because when you see it - you know in your gut that you just HAVE TO HAVE IT and you can't seem to stop staring at it. 
     Finding artwork for my clients always takes time. Even if they "like" it, that's really not good enough for me. I want them to have that " WOW" look on their face; when they look at the artwork and forget that I'm still talking to them. 


Eh, maybe with time, I'll get better at picking artwork.
For now, I'll settle with tempting myself with Heather Evans Smith's Spring Sale on Etsy!