Description: A practical, step-by-step guide to collecting and curating your own art collection that will transform your space on any budget.
Whether you're a homeowner or renter, everyone wants their living space to feel like home, but decorating can feel overwhelming and expensive. Now, gallery owner and art industry expert Liz Lidgett offers a clear-eyed and inspiring handbook designed to make the art world accessible for both beginners and seasoned collectors. Art for Everyone simplifies the often-elitist terms, and easily explains the language related to quality, pricing, commissioning, and other key aspects of the art buying process. From affordable framing options to negotiating prices, and more, it also offers advice for every budget. With room-by-room guidance, Art for Everyone transforms the intimidating world of art into an exciting, achievable journey.Brief description: Liz Lidgett is an art advisor, writer, and gallery owner. As founder of Liz Lidgett Gallery and Design, she works with clients to find the perfect piece of art for their style, space, and budget. Liz has also been a contributor to many national publications, such as Better Homes and Gardens, Martha Stewart Living, and more. She lives in Des Moines, Iowa, with her husband and children and their ever-expanding art collection. Visit LizLidgett.com for more information.
Review Quotes: "If anyone knows how to hang art, it's Liz! Her curatorial eye is exquisite, and her approach to living with art is so warm and accessible. You don't need to be an expert in art to want special, beautiful, wonderful pieces in your home--and this book shows you how to do exactly that." --Danielle Krysa, author, artist, and founder of The Jealous Curator