A Beginner's Guide to Collecting Original Art

Collecting original art is far more accessible than it looks. Here are four ideas to start.

1. Buy what you'll live with. The best first piece is one you want to see every morning — not one you think will appreciate.

2. Limited prints are a real entry point. A numbered, archival print from an artist you love is original-quality at a fraction of the cost.

3. Check authenticity. Originals on NIM Arts ship with a certificate; prints are numbered editions.

4. Buy protected. Every purchase is held in escrow and released to the artist only once you've confirmed delivery.