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how to ditch the posters and
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2 3 continued from page 2 5 Go secondhand. Check out estate sales and flea markets. While the vast majority of "art" you see in these venues will be of the tacky/ugly variety, every once in awhile, it's possible to stumble across something cool. Going the estate sale route, the boy and I have found some paintings we absolutely adore, from a large image of stylized birds done by a Thai artist, to an abstracted dreamy landscape and a heavily textured seaside scene -- all purchased for less than $20 apiece. 6 Up and coming: student shows. Keep an eye out for end-of-the-year student shows at local art and design schools. While an original painting may well be beyond your budget, photographs and prints are often pretty affordable. And who knows, should you have a good eye, you just might score a great piece of artwork by a budding young genius who eventually goes on to become a huge success -- thus upping the value of your own little investment. 7 Art for the masses. Look for galleries and art fairs that specialize in affordable art. Yes, they do exist. Again, that original oil painting you're coveting might still cost more money than you could ever imagine spending for an object that sits on your wall, but limited edition artwork like photos and prints can offer good deals -- especially if you buy them unframed. 8 Swap it! Get involved in an art exchange. Your favorite crafty online community may well have art swaps on a regular basis; alternatively, do a search for "art swaps" and you should find a plethora of potential options. Yes, you'll have to give art to get art, and should you sign up and flake out -- well, let's just say there's a special spot in the afterlife reserved for such folks. But it's a great way to get some new artwork on your walls, and a fun way to get to know people as well. o check
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