Original Art vs Prints

Original Art vs Prints

There are so many ways to appreciate art! But it can be confusing about what to choose if you are in love with a particular piece of art!

Original Art

I think there is something extra special about owning a piece of original art. This is especially so when it comes to commissions.

An original painting is almost always going to come with a higher price tag than a print. Original paintings also tend to increase in value over time - these are an investment! Buying an original means no one else will have the exact same piece of art, thus increasing the chance of its value increasing. Most of my bigger pieces like the surfboards take more than 100 hours to complete.

“In order to work and to become an artist one needs love. At least, one who wants sentiment in his work must in the first place feel it himself, and live with his heart.” - Van Gogh
Willow the Whale shark - an original surfboard artwork!


Prints

Prints have advantages beyond their lower price tag though. Say you love an original painting but it’s just too huge to fit in your home - prints and canvas prints can come in a variety of sizes so you can still enjoy that artwork that you love!

Most of my prints are limited editions so they are still valuable in that there are only a limited number of them created. The high print quality allows for excellent detail and colour saturation on surfaces like paper or canvas. I hand-sign all the editions as they I would an original and they all come with a certificate of authenticity.

Some people like to collect just 'Original' artwork enjoying owning the rich uniqueness of an original painting. Others like to build a collection from different artists so fine art prints are a wonderful alternative to the extra cost of purchasing an original.

The most important thing when it comes to art is that you love it. Whichever you choose, you can be sure you’re supporting the artist with every purchase you make, whether it’s an original or a print, and that piece of art will be brightening up your home for years to come!

Free Shipping on All Prints

I am currently offering Free Shipping Worldwide on ALL of my Fine Art Prints! Browse all of my current available artwork below:

New Framed Print just added!

The original framed artwork of South West Nirvana is sold but I have just added a framed fine art print of this artwork to my online Gallery! 

This is fine art print no. 4 of 40 that comes ready mounted and framed with a simple white wooden frame. It is signed by myself and comes with a certificate of authenticity. 

As this fine art print is already framed, it is more suited to local collection. Find this framed print and more in the new 'Framed Artwork' collection in the online Gallery.

Whether you choose to buy a print or buy or commission an original painting - you are part of the process! You are part of the journey and I thank you for that!

Claire Marie x