Where to Find Stunning Online Art: Explore These Four Retailers
I am the first to admit I am not an art connoisseur. I mean for real, I know very little about the fine art world.
I simply know the colors I want to incorporate and the feeling I want to get from wall art or wall coverings.
While I feel as though I am a 'creative" I honestly cannot tell a piece of high end art to something that is considered accessible in the world of art. And yes, of course buying local art is definitely a preferred experience, however, there are some major benefits to exploring online digital art retailers. So why should you consider the online digital route for procuring art?
Tons of Selection
Online digital art retailers often showcase a vast and diverse selection of artwork, giving buyers access to a wide range of styles, genres, and artists from around the world.
It's easy to browse from home
hopping for digital art online is incredibly convenient. Buyers can browse and make purchases from the comfort of their homes or on the go, 24/7, eliminating the need for physical gallery visits.
Find more artists, and they can find you
Online platforms make art accessible to a global audience, allowing artists to reach a broader and more diverse clientele. It's an opportunity for emerging and established artists to gain recognition.
It can be more affordable
Digital art can be more affordable than traditional art due to lower production costs. Buyers can often find high-quality digital prints and originals at various price points.
AR and VR Tools to visualize in your space
That's right... some retailers have features that offer interactive features, allowing buyers to visualize how the artwork will look in their own space using augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR) tools.
Support for Artists
Online platforms often provide artists with a larger share of the sale compared to traditional galleries, helping artists earn a more substantial income from their work.
Environmental Benefits: Digital art is more environmentally friendly as it reduces the need for physical materials like canvases, paints, and transportation, contributing to a smaller carbon footprint.
Drumroll please.... Here are 4 online art retailers that will make you swoon with their collections. They are in no particular order...
Shop online for art
Image Source: Holistic Habitat
I was very drawn to a lot of the pieces from Holistic Habitat from the beginning and felt like they have curated a beautiful selection of pieces. I will definitely be going back to search out art for my next project.
Pros:
Wide selection of art categories
Easy to filter by category, size and price
Wide range of sizes
US Based Company
Shipped in recyclable material
Cons:
Limited selection of digital downloads
Artfully walls
Image Source: Artfully Walls
This retailer seems to have the world of digital prints, original art and meeting the needs of shoppers in a BIG way. They have a few different ways to shop that really make the experience awesome. You can even DESIGN your wall with specific pieces to build confidence on selecting cohesive pieces for your project. They are making it very easy to shop online for art and they have made it fun.
Pros:
Wide selection of art categories
Designer Picks
Design your own gallery wall
Shop pre-made art collections
Huge selection of original art & digital art
Explore Inspiration
Cons:
Price point with framing starts to add up
BONUS: This is a brand new feature that I just HAVE to tell you about - this tool allows you to DESCRIBE the image and find pieces that could be close to exactly what you are dreaming up! How cool is that?
Society 6
You probably have run across Society 6 for a while now and while they started in the art space, solving for artists to showcase their art in a more affordable place than large art shows like Basel, they have grown into a brand that provides artists a platform beyond just print and orginial art.. but in housewares, decor, furniture and more.
Pros:
Wide selection of art categories
Collections expand to tapestries & wall hangings
Really nice filtering for selecting art medium
Huge selection of original art & digital art
Explore Inspiration by style, category & color
Shop by artist and even follow the artists you love
Cons:
Really hard to find a negative... maybe there's so much selection that you get lost for hours on their website? lol
Museum Quality Art
Image Source: Museum Quality Art, Artist: Emily Tingey
Pros:
Shop seasonal art
Shop by curated collections
Collections expand to tapestries & wall hangings
Really nice filtering for selecting art medium
Large selection of original art
Shop by artist and even follow the artists you love
Cons:
Difficult to find the digital downloads, no filtering to find digital download only
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