As an interior designer with Shea Designs in Memphis, Meredith finds red and green to be her favorites. Not wanting her home to look like Christmas all year, she chose an original piece of art as the foundation for the setting. It offers a source of inspiration and a place of origin for color composition and style. Here, we've asked David Lusk, owner of the David Lusk Gallery in Memphis, to offer some suggestions for learning about art and gaining the confidence to begin your own collection. The more you see, the more at ease you'll be making decisions.
Museums are fun, inexpensive ways to learn about art.
You'll know exactly what you're looking for when you see it. Find a gallery you trust, and visit several times to get comfortable with your choices and the artists the gallery represents. Make an appointment to look at inventory closely. Bring samples of what you are looking for, such as a picture from a magazine or museum catalog. Ask yourself if a piece speaks to you.