Huffington Post had a great article last week with tips on collecting art:

“Many art lovers reach a moment when their artistic taste has become too sophisticated for posters but original fine art is still financially out of reach. Luckily, in the past few years many options have emerged, notably on the web, for building an art collection that looks great, reflects your personal style and won’t break the banksy (art humor).”

Patric Johansson via La Maison d'Anna G

The article goes on to recommend several great nuggets of wisdom for anyone who is just starting their art collection.  My favorite tip – and one I personally advocate to anyone who asks – is “Trust your taste and don’t overthink it.“  More often than not, you’ll know in your gut a piece of art is perfect match for you (sounds a bit like Dating 101 doesn’t it?).  However, I might be inclined to rephrase this tip as:  the art doesn’t have to match the couch.

Check out the whole article here.

What are your personal obstacles for starting a collection?  Do you agree or disagree with these tips?