Only use original art to truly make your walls smile

As a photographer, I sometimes get invited to be part of the process of decorating a client’s home or office. There are so many options, sizes and materials for decorating their space with meaningful art that may fit their unique style. I am always full of ideas and love to help where I can, but there is one thing  about decorating that I want to share with anyone who reads my blog: always, always use original art.

There’s a point in life where anyone outgrows the mass produced, big (Swedish?) box store “art” you see everywhere. I have this pet peeve about people using anything other than original art to decorate their personal space. I am so tired of entering homes that all look the same. It is a rare thing that someone walks me into a room and I am impressed by seeing a piece of original art that has come from a local artist.

I have a met a few good artist friends at art events who are spending their lives creating beautiful and unique pieces of original art that they are trying to se…