When it comes to wanting unique art prints on your wall, there's tons of different options that you can buy online.
Sadly in the days of AI, there's been a rise in AI generated art. AI generated art looks bad, it's usually low resolution or poor quality, and is cheap.
Here's where we buy art prints for the wall that are unique, high quality and will truly add something to your space.
Key Takeaways
- Use independent brands, artists, studios and shops for hand made art
- Buy online from original art prints shops like Veranito, King & Mcgaw, Drool & East End Prints.
- Speak directly to brands, studios and artists, whether it's online or in physical shops.
- Investigate how the prints are made, the process, the paper, the inks, the design.
- Buy from art fairs and markets around your town or city from real artists.
- Avoid mass market platforms like Etsy. The platforms themselves aren't bad, however they house a lot of AI generated art.
Buy Original Art Prints Online
There are tons of places online to buy original art prints, which have art created by brands and artists.
Veranito is a modern art print studio creating original, bold art prints in Newcastle. With high quality art designed and printed in-house, you can see the process over on social media, and buy direct from the website delivered to your door.
When it comes to buying art online which isn't AI generated, shops like Veranito, King & McGaw and East End Prints offer original artwork by artists which is high quality and affordable.
Use Independent Brands & Artists
When it comes to wanting art which isn't AI Generated, we love to go to independent brands, artists and studios.
Their bread and butter is art, so they're actively creating art to be the best it can be, and not using AI slop.
I have used indie brands a lot, there's so much talent and you can really feel the passion into the art.
I love pop culture pieces, which incorporate music, football, film, and life into pieces, which I can resonate with.
Go To Physical Shops, Studios And Art Galleries
There's nothing better than going to a physical shop, studio or art gallery and see art first hand.
You can talk to artists or people who work in the studios and get a real feel for the art. You can check the quality in person up front and get personal with the pieces, deciding on the quality yourself.
Explore Markets & Art Fairs
There's tons of markets and art fairs around the country and indeed around the world. Here in Newcastle there's plenty of markets such as the Quayside, Tynemouth market and more where there's independent artists selling their original prints.
They're a great place to go and talk to people, and get a piece which is not only original, but affordable too.
Check The Process Of The Work
Real artists and people who care about their work will not be shy into telling you how it's made.
From the paper which is used to the inks if it's digitally printed, the length of time it takes and the message behind the art.
This is something real art pieces can do which an AI cannot. There is heart and soul behind each art piece which is created by hand.
What To Avoid: Online Marketplaces Such As Etsy
Mass online marketplaces such as Etsy have sadly declined in recent times. While you can still find great artists, there's so much AI and AI slop when it comes to prints and art, it is to be avoided.
This is usually AI generated designs, sent off to 3rd party printers and finally end up at your door, with the so called "artist" not doing anything.
When using mass marketplaces, make sure you check out their processes. Good artists will show off videos of creating, and other signals which will make you trust them.
Verdict
And there you have it, the best places to buy unique and original art which not only looks good, but is affordable too.
You'll find original artwork that looks good on your wall and you can be proud of, with your guests and friends asking you where you bought it from, they'll love it that much.
For modern and original art prints, Veranito is a fantastic online studio based in Newcastle which designs, creates and prints original art in-house that sets your space apart.
