A Simple Guide to Building a Thoughtful Art Collection
Art Consultant Delia LaJeunesse offers advice on how to curate a focused art collection at home
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Few items bring character and personality to a home like a unique piece of artwork. But building an art collection is often thought to be a daunting task. Art Consultant Delia LaJeunesse of Subvert Art Consulting in Denver helps clients who have never considered becoming art collectors navigate the art market to find pieces they truly love and fit their home aesthetic. “I guide clients through a personalized process to empower them as collectors, which meets them exactly where they’re at offering education, guidance and resources while we source art for their homes,” explains LaJeunesse. “My aim is to make art collecting not just accessible, but an easy and fulfilling venture.”
Subvert Consultant, Delia LaJeunesse. | Photo courtesy of Subvert Art Consulting
LaJeunesse explains the first step in building an art collection of substance is to focus on what type of art you would like to collect. Browse different types of art and build a meaningful collection around what brings joy to the home. “I source art from all over and have a truly extensive spreadsheet that I’ve categorized in ways that help me find work for my clients that moves beyond the medium and style of a work of art, and into the themes, symbols, values, narratives and subject matter that they connect with.”
Planning a budget for a home art collection is key. Attractive art pieces are available at a variety of price points. “There is also a huge misconception about the cost of art,” says LaJeunesse. “You can find genuinely incredible work for a few thousand dollars, or a few hundred dollars and honestly, if you know where to go and what to look for, under $50.”
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Whether a first-time buyer or a seasoned collector, LaJeunesse looks forward to helping people bring art into their homes. “I take a very unpretentious and tailored approach to art collecting,” says LaJeunesse. “I curate a selection of pieces for my clients and provide education, resources, and arts appreciation practices to help them connect authentically with the work.”
“I offer a free consultation to anyone to help strategize how they can start an art collection, or more meaningfully build on the one they have. It’s a free resource, there’s no obligation to work with me after the consultation and it can be valuable in equipping folks with what they need to get started.”
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