Guides
Practical advice on choosing, hanging and caring for an original painting, and on buying art online with peace of mind. Written by us, unhurried and free of jargon.
How to choose an abstract painting for your living room
Size in relation to the wall and the sofa, colours that talk to the room and the right light for a painting with relief.
How to hang a 60 × 70 cm canvas
The right height (centre about 150 cm from the floor), fixings for plasterboard or brick, and how to get the canvas straight first time.
How to care for a varnished acrylic painting
Dust, sun, damp and cleaning: the little that a varnished acrylic painting needs to stay beautiful for many years.
How to look at abstract art
There are no right or wrong readings. Simple ways to look at colour, texture and movement, and to discover what a work says to you.
Buying original art online safely
What to check before buying a painting online: who is selling, certificate of authenticity, 14 days to change your mind, packing, shipping and invoice.
Gift ideas: giving an original work of art
Who it suits, how to get the taste and the size right, how to give it and what happens if the work turns out not to be the right choice.
