Credit: Habitat
Some galleries only exist in the ether. These generally rely upon the collections of real world galleries, but are a good starting point for viewing collected works. Remember it is difficult to get a really accurate feeling for a work unless you see it in person.
www.eyestorm.com
www.artnet.com
www.artgalleriesdirect.com
www.allposters.co.uk
www.artlondon.com
www.scotlandart.com
www.aarti.co.uk
www.easyart.com
If you're looking for art without the angst then the High Street is as good a destination as any. Debenhams offers a wide array of wall art in its Art Factory range and Homebase's recently revamped collection includes small pieces starting from as little as £6.99
Credit: Habitat
Habitat's Art on Demand offers you the opportunity to create a piece of high-quality artwork specific to your individual wishes. All you have to do is select an image from the Habitat archives choose the size and media of the print and the result will be delivered direct to your door.
www.homebase.co.uk
www.debenhams.co.uk
www.habitat.co.uk
Sites like E-Bay offer everything from framed cells from animated films, to the 1920s era, Beware anyone offering a work by a famous name unless they can offer concrete proof of its provenance. Dedicated art auction sites are better left to experienced buyers
eBay
www.ebay.co.uk
Sotheby's
www.sothebys.com
These can often be a treasure trove of interesting if not always ultra valuable art pieces. Many come from house clearances or are put to auction by owners who have simply tired of them and want to buy something new. Just every so often a little piece of art history pops up in one of these auctions. Find out about auction houses in your area through the local press, Thomson Local or Yellow Pages.
Antique fairs and similar events can often throw up lesser works by middle ranking artists. They can be particularly useful for collectors of local artists, or those in search of kitsch or memorabilia.
Antique Atlas
www.antiques-atlas.com
Antiques News
www.antiquesnews.co.uk
Art materials have never been cheaper. So if you simply want a talking point to fill a wall why not create a piece that you know will fit with your taste and decor yourself? Get creative with some high quality tester pots from Farrow & Ball or Fired Earth on a cheap canvas and simply seal with a thin coat of PVA - an instant modern masterpiece!
You can even buy the work of celebrities who also happen to paint a bit, including:
David Bowie
www.bowieart.com
Marilyn Manson
www.marilynmanson.com
Ronnie Wood
www.ronniewood.com
Tony Bennett
www.benedettoarts.com
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