Natasha’s Art Candy

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When collecting and purchasing art, there are several articles of information related to that artwork that you should keep. This not only is important when it comes to insuring your art, but in keeping all the necessary items that record it’s creation and incurring value over time. Be sure to keep copy’s or the originals in a safe place so that in case of damage, or fire, you have the records your insurance company can use to take care of you, should anything bad happen to your art.

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTATION

- BILL OF SALE: Make sure you print out your purchase receipts: This can be invoices you have recieved from ebay, etsy, overstock, galleries, or directly from the artist. It’s proof of your purchase and keeps a record of the date purchased, and the price at that time. Over time, your painting’s value increases. This is an important record. Keep a copy with the artwork.

- CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY: These are proofs of your original or limited edition’s authenticity. Keep this with your artwork.

- ARTIST RESUME/BIOGRAPHICAL INFO: Keep a current/updated record of the artist information.

- ARTIST STATEMENT: Like the Artist resume/biography, this information, which is normally on the artist website, can be recorded and kept with your art records

-KEEP TRACK OF ARTWORK TYPE: Make sure you know whether it’s an original, limited edition, or reproduction. I always note what type mine are when selling them.

- SPECIAL CARE AND HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS: You can find in books or the internet, information on the care of your art. (I will also provide some in the future editions of Art Collecting Tips). Keep a copy of this information so you can use it.

- MEET THE ARTIST: Go to Meet the Artist events, art shows, or you can invite them for dinner/drinks, invite them to view their art in your home. Keep in contact with the artist and share photos of their art in your home. This builds not only a fun relationship with the art you collect, but brings value to your art collection.

- FOLLOW THE ARTIST’S CAREER:
Join the artist’s mailing lists, subscribe to their blog, or join the galleries lists that the artist is working with. It’s easy on the net to keep track of artist’s careers these days.