Art instantly adds interest and personality to the home, there’s no question about it. It’s the statement that takes a space from cookie-cutter to unforgettable. It also happens to be one of my favorite things to lust after these days, now that I’m developing my own style at home. I say “lust after” because most of the pieces that I find cost a pretty penny, and I’m too intimidated to invest in large, original paintings as I sign new apartment leases every few years.
Of course it takes time to build a really great art collection, but it can also be fun (read: not insanely expensive!) to look for the pieces you love. I recently fell down a rabbit hole favoriting a ton of great prints on Minted, currently one of my favorite sources for affordable art online. (And no, this post is not sponsored by Minted…it’s just one of those online sources worth sharing because it’s THAT good.) The site is a culmination of work by artists from all over, which makes each purchase a bit more meaningful than shelling money for all of that mass-manufactured stuff. The site really has something for everyone; both art aficionados and newbies alike can find affordable art to fit their styles. I’m personally a sucker for the stunning photography, vibrant and playful abstracts and I even find myself loving pieces from the children’s art collection that will make sweet gifts for friends later.
The great thing about Minted is that all art is customizable by size and frame (white, black, farmhouse wood grain, antique and distressed, etc.). This way, you can create the ideal piece for your gallery wall at home or hand-pick the perfect present for a loved one, all at a price point you feel comfortable with. And I’ve seen the quality first-hand…MKR’s frame-worthy additions to her gallery wall, this piece hanging in the WOM office and then the pieces I picked out for Christmas gifts last year (here and here).
I’ve rounded up 20 great pieces of affordable art from Minted in the slideshow above; simply click on the image to scroll through them. Tell me, have you scored any art from Minted? Cheers, Kat
P.S. If you find an artist on Minted that you just LOVE, you can also work directly with many of them for an original commissioned piece! xo
