I thought that the following article in the Chicago Tribune was interesting and brought up a great way for people in the current economy to acquire and enjoy fine art.
Great idea and one that I have thought of with my own art in mind.
My art works well in homes with large walls and especially is enjoyed in corporate settings where the large images set an environment of serenity in an atmosphere that so often is stressful.
From scenic landscape images and panoramic images to impressionistic photos and bird images and If you would like to lease my work please contact me at kristenwestlake2@gmail.com.
Rent affordable art for finicky walls
In a modern marketplace where you can rent anything from autos to air conditioners, why not art?
At one gallery in the western suburbs, you can borrow fine art for a fee, then return it at a later date. So whether you’re auditioning a canvas on your living room wall, or seeking an attention-grabber for a party, renting lets you dip your toe into the art world without taking a cash bath.
“It’s drawing a lot more attention with the economy the way it is,” says Sarah Bartelt, director of Artavo Galleries in Naperville (Illinois Highway 59 and Brookdale Road; 630-922-5400). At Artavo, they’ve rented artwork since July. “You can lease pretty much anything these days, so why not art? It’s all for lease or for purchase here.”
At Artavo, much of the fine art runs in the $700 to $2,000 purchase price range. But you can rent on either end of that scale for anywhere from $30 to $80 a month.
“You can either rent month by month or you can rent it for three years,” Bartelt says. After three years you own it, paying slightly more than you would if you bought it outright because of interest charges. But here’s the good news: You’ll lock in the original purchase price when the rental began, even if the painting has shot up in value over the years.
Artavo features artists such as Robert Finale, Cao Yong and Thomas Kinkade, some of whom might sound a bit out of the average consumer’s price range. lcarlozo@tribune.com
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