What most people know about art is what meets them upon entering a gallery, paintings with big price tags. There is a reason behind that, the gallery owner must keep the gallery doors open.

Overhead, advertising and salary needs must be met, and artists must be paid a fair price for their pieces of work. This requires gallery owners to hike the price of a piece of art in order to take their 50% commission and keep their gallery open. No mystery here.

Unless you like paying double for original art, purchase pieces for your collection directly from the artist of your choice. Huge savings! A win win situation for both client and artist alike. One leaves with an affordable piece of art they love, and the other reduces their inventory and is assured a happy client.