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Prospecting for Art: From Overwhelmed to Curated
If you’ve ever stared at a blank wall thinking: ‘I’d love to find the perfect piece of art, but I just don’t know where to start”, this episode is for you.
Choosing artwork shouldn’t be intimidating. It should feel like discovering little treasures that make your heart sing. We’ll talk about how to move from scrolling endlessly online to confidently choosing pieces that reflect your story, your personality, and your aesthetic.
Inspired by the mindset in Fanatical Prospecting (a book I love for business owners!). This episode is about stopping to wait for the perfect piece to fall in your lap and start prospecting with confidence by exploring local galleries, antique markets and other places to start your collection.
In this episode, we discussed:
(02:00): Helen's Childhood and Upbringing with Art.
(06:00) Helen's Career Journey from marketing to opening an art gallery.
(16:00) Finding Artists.
(20:00) Advice on Starting an Art Collection.
(28:00) Helen's workshops at The Art Buyer Gallery, including paper flower making and abstract floral painting.
(49:00)Book and Instagram Recommendations.
Links and Resources:
The Art Buyer gallery www.theartbuyer.co.uk also on instagram @the.art.buyer
The gallery upcoming workshops are listed here
Places mentioned by Helen: The Affordable Art Fair, The Other Art Fair, and The Mall Galleries
Her fabulous toilet wallpaper is Seafern by Cole & Son
Wild swimming was also discussed with the beautiful Henrietta in Episode 4 “I live in the aesthetic I had in my head”
Book recommendations: Small Pleasures by Claire Chambers, All My Mothers by Joanna Glenn, Still Life by Sarah Winman
Instagram accounts to follow: @trufflesandruffles.london, @nationalgallery, and @natashapoliszczuk
“I started collecting art led by instincts”
— Helen Armon-Jones
WIN TWO TICKETS ~ Discover The Art Of Paper Flower Making
When: Thu 19th June 7-9 PM
Where: 28 Bridge Rd, East Molesey KT8 9HA near Hampton Court
Led by Cesca Molly, hosted by The Art Buyer
Visit here to get a chance to win a FREE ticket to go with a friend!
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A bientot!
