Wall Art Types and Styles

Find the right wall art to bring character to your home or office

Wall art is a reflection of your taste and personality, so find something that not only suits your budget but that also speaks to your style as well. Some people prefer black and white photography, others are drawn to traditional oil on canvas, while others prefer abstract art gracing their walls. You'll find some people who prefer old movie posters, some who like a seascape water color, and others who will scour a flea market all weekend to find the right architectural piece to accent the wall. The list goes on and on.

When choosing your wall art, take into account your budget, your taste, but also consider a few other considerations. Make sure that your wall art compliments the other colors that you have in the room. You also want to make sure that the piece doesn't overwhelm the room, so make sure that the sizing is appropriate as well.

To find out more about wall art types and styles:

1. Think about giclée posters and prints as an inexpensive alternative to traditional original works.

2. Think about 3-dimensional wall art to bring depth to your next piece.

3. Go with traditional pieces for any home or office.

 

Consider giclée posters and prints for your next wall art purchase

Giclée is a process that creates high quality ink-jet print. It is most often used in galleries and print shops to give customers higher end prints that will last longer than run of the mill posters.
Try: Purchase something in the giclée medium from Bellacor. Refine your search by price or by primary color. They also offer free shipping on orders over $75. Art.com sells over 200,000 museum quality giclée prints for you to add to your collection. These are great if you are looking to find a reproduction of a movie poster or other famous print.

Go for 3-dimensional wall art

Fill your workplace with wall art that has depth. Consider architectural pieces or go with sculptural designs that will accent any business or home.
Try: Think about architectural fragments from LAMPS PLUS to add depth and character to your wall. Consider a period of history that interests you like the Gothic period or the renaissance, or you could make your selection based on culture that fascinates you. Check out the metal sculpture pieces from Wall Decor and Home Accents. Great for any home or business, they come in many, shapes, sizes and themes.

Go with traditional painting wall art

Whether you prefer watercolor, acrylic, pastels or oils, consider traditional framed artwork for your home or office.
Try: Find original art paintings from The Daily Painters Art Gallery. They have over 140 artists and feature over 30,000 paintings for sale. Find a large variety of paintings at Wall Art For Less. They offer high quality artwork for less, and they give you free shipping.

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