A Collector’s Guide to Building Your Nelson De La Nuez Art Collection for Any Budget
Interested in adding some vibrant contemporary pop art to your art collection? Or perhaps you are just hoping to wake up your walls, add your personality and enhance your space?
Nelson De La Nuez’s work offers compelling art in all sizes and price ranges, whether you’re starting with signed prints or aspiring to own mixed media, original pieces. This guide provides a roadmap for building a De La Nuez collection that reflects your taste and budget, from understanding the nuances of prints to navigating the world of original art.
Understanding the Value Proposition:
Prints vs. Uniques/Originals
Before diving into specific strategies, it’s crucial to understand the distinction between prints and original Nelson De La Nuez artwork. Prints are reproductions of original pieces, often available in various formats, whether on archival paper or possibly embellished canvas editions. Originals are unique, hand-created artworks, commanding a much higher price point.
Prints provide an accessible way to enjoy De La Nuez’s aesthetic, while originals represent a true investment that will increase in value and is a direct connection to the artist’s vision.
- Prints offer affordability and accessibility.
- Originals represent a unique investment of value and a real artistic statement.
- Consider your budget and collecting goals when choosing between the two.
Building Your Collection: A Step-by-Step Approach
Building an art collection, regardless of budget, requires a structured approach. Here’s a checklist to guide your journey:
- Define your budget: Determine how much you’re willing to spend on individual pieces and the overall collection. You can also mix and match items over time.
- Research De La Nuez’s work: Explore different styles, themes, and periods within his oeuvre. His coffee table art book, which focuses on De La Nuez’s wide body of work and career can be invaluable.
- Start with prints: If your budget is smaller and you are just starting out, begin with Nelson De La Nuez prints to familiarize yourself with his style and build a foundation for your collection. The prints are all hand signed.
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Consider framed art: All of his prints are professionally framed, which enhances the presentation and protects your investment, whether prints or mixed media.
The artist's mixed media on paper framed is the next progression up from a print..
They are unique pieces, all hand created with a variety of mixed media and beautifully framed with a fabric background in which the art is floated against.
These are an affordable price point option and still highly collectible and fun to begin collecting several to hang in the same space. - Network with galleries: Attend his art shows at galleries and become more knowledgeable about De La Nuez’s work.
- Authenticate: Be cautious of forgeries; research galleries thoroughly or purchase directly from the artist's studio site
Scaling Up: From Prints to Owning Originals
Transitioning from collecting prints to acquiring original art is a natural progression for many collectors. This step often requires financial planning and consideration to choose the pieces, as the artwork will be an investment for you that you will also get to enjoy. Is the work coming directly from the artist studio? Often, there may be wait times for ordering original pieces. Work with an art advisor from the artist's studio or at his galleries who specialize in the knowledge of his artwork, the values and can guide you through the acquisition process. Investing in original art can be part of a broader art investing strategy, but always prioritize your personal enjoyment of the artwork.
- Seek expert advice from knowledgeable sources- his direct studio will have an advisor and salesperson to assist with all questions and any specific needs .
- Align your collecting goals with your overall financial plan.
Mini Case Study: A Budding Collector’s Journey
Sarah, a young professional with a passion for pop art, started her Nelson De La Nuez collection with a series of affordable large, signed framed prints. Over a couple years, she diligently saved a portion of her income and researched the market for original De La Nuez pieces. She attended a gallery show and read his new coffee table book cover to cover. She felt like she knew him and had more insight into the art itself. Eventually, she acquired a mixed media, unique piece framed that resonated with her personal taste. She loved waking up and looking at it every day, knowing she made a great choice for her home and her investing strategy. Her journey highlights the importance of patience, research, and financial discipline in building a valuable art collection. Her next purchase will be a beautiful original canvas painting.
Final Thoughts
Building a Nelson De La Nuez collection is a rewarding journey, whether you’re focused on affordable prints or investing in original pieces. By understanding the market, defining your budget, and prioritizing your personal taste, you can create a collection that reflects your passion for contemporary pop art.
Explore our resources on the site to learn more about building your own art collection. See the artist's Bio and watch videos to learn more about his process.
Also, see De La Nuez's new book available for purchase as a limited print run.
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