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How to Start Collecting Original Paintings:
A Practical Guide for Beginner Art Collectors
Collecting original paintings is one of the most rewarding ways to bring beauty, meaning, and inspiration into your life. As a professional artist and the creator of OXYPOINT, I often receive questions from people who want to start their own art collection but don’t know where to begin.
This guide will help you take confident first steps, whether you want to collect for pleasure, interior design, emotional value, or long-term investment.
This guide will help you take confident first steps, whether you want to collect for pleasure, interior design, emotional value, or long-term investment.
Why Collect Original Paintings in the First Place?
Before diving into practical steps, it’s important to understand why collecting original art is so special.
- Emotional value: An original painting transforms the atmosphere of a room and becomes a part of your personal story.
- Investment potential: Art often grows in value, especially works by emerging contemporary artists.
- Uniqueness: An original painting exists in only one copy - it’s truly yours and yours alone.
- A deeper connection to creativity: Owning real art brings you closer to the artist and the creative process itself.
"The Lake of Fire and Calm"
original palette knife oil painting by OXYPOINT
original palette knife oil painting by OXYPOINT
Step 1. Define Your Purpose as a New Collector
Every collection is unique, and understanding your goals will guide your choices.
A Collection “For the Soul”
You buy what speaks to you emotionally: colors, energy, story, atmosphere.
A Collection With Investment in Mind
You research artists, follow their development, and choose works with long-term value.
A Thematic Collection
Some collectors enjoy focusing on a specific theme or style, such as:
Every collection is unique, and understanding your goals will guide your choices.
A Collection “For the Soul”
You buy what speaks to you emotionally: colors, energy, story, atmosphere.
A Collection With Investment in Mind
You research artists, follow their development, and choose works with long-term value.
A Thematic Collection
Some collectors enjoy focusing on a specific theme or style, such as:
- cityscapes
- palette-knife painting
- abstract art
- landscapes
- large-scale works
"Turquoise River"
original palette knife oil painting by OXYPOINT
original palette knife oil painting by OXYPOINT
Step 2. Explore Techniques and Styles
Understanding basic styles helps you choose confidently and recognize quality.
Oil Painting
Rich texture, depth, durability, a classic choice for collectors.
Palette Knife Technique
Expressive, textured, bold - one of my own favorite techniques.
Watercolor
Light, atmospheric, delicate - great for smaller budgets.
Abstract, Realism, Impressionism
Each style creates a different emotional experience and fits different interiors.
Take time to explore what truly speaks to you.
Understanding basic styles helps you choose confidently and recognize quality.
Oil Painting
Rich texture, depth, durability, a classic choice for collectors.
Palette Knife Technique
Expressive, textured, bold - one of my own favorite techniques.
Watercolor
Light, atmospheric, delicate - great for smaller budgets.
Abstract, Realism, Impressionism
Each style creates a different emotional experience and fits different interiors.
Take time to explore what truly speaks to you.
"Portofino. Italian Riviera"
original palette knife oil painting by OXYPOINT
original palette knife oil painting by OXYPOINT
Step 3. Set a Comfortable Budget
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need thousands of dollars to start collecting art.
Even original paintings by professional artists can be fully accessible, including many of my own works, which start at €150 with free worldwide shipping.
This means you can begin building a meaningful art collection without financial pressure or large upfront investments.
My advice:
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need thousands of dollars to start collecting art.
Even original paintings by professional artists can be fully accessible, including many of my own works, which start at €150 with free worldwide shipping.
This means you can begin building a meaningful art collection without financial pressure or large upfront investments.
My advice:
- Start with 1-2 pieces per year
- Decide your maximum budget beforehand
- Don’t chase trends, choose art that feels truly yours
"The Sunflower"
original palette knife oil painting by OXYPOINT
original palette knife oil painting by OXYPOINT
Step 4. Buy Directly From Artists You Trust
Since you are reading this on my personal website, it’s important to clarify:
OXYPOINT is my own platform, a place where I present and sell my original works directly to collectors.
Buying directly from an artist gives you:
✔ 100% authenticity
✔ fair prices (no gallery commissions)
✔ direct communication with the creator
✔ a deeper emotional connection to the artwork
✔ safe shipping and personal support
If you decide to start your collection with one of my works, you’ll receive:
Since you are reading this on my personal website, it’s important to clarify:
OXYPOINT is my own platform, a place where I present and sell my original works directly to collectors.
Buying directly from an artist gives you:
✔ 100% authenticity
✔ fair prices (no gallery commissions)
✔ direct communication with the creator
✔ a deeper emotional connection to the artwork
✔ safe shipping and personal support
If you decide to start your collection with one of my works, you’ll receive:
- a signed original painting
- a certificate of authenticity
- safe international shipping
- personal guidance if you need help choosing a piece
"Wild beach"
original palette knife oil painting by OXYPOINT
original palette knife oil painting by OXYPOINT
Step 5. Verify Authenticity and Artwork Information
When buying art (from any artist), make sure you receive:
When buying art (from any artist), make sure you receive:
- signature on the artwork
- creation date
- certificate of authenticity
- clear photos
- detailed description of technique and materials
"Mount Fuji"
original palette knife oil painting by OXYPOINT
original palette knife oil painting by OXYPOINT
Step 6. Build a Collection With Intention - or Follow Your Intuition
Collectors usually follow one of two paths:
Focused Collection
All paintings follow a theme, style, or technique.
Intuitive Collection
Each artwork is a “moment”: something you instantly connected with.
As an artist, I always tell collectors:
Listen to your emotions. They will guide your collection better than any trend.
Collectors usually follow one of two paths:
Focused Collection
All paintings follow a theme, style, or technique.
Intuitive Collection
Each artwork is a “moment”: something you instantly connected with.
As an artist, I always tell collectors:
Listen to your emotions. They will guide your collection better than any trend.
"Peaks of the Alps"
original palette knife oil painting by OXYPOINT
original palette knife oil painting by OXYPOINT
Step 7. Learn to “See” Art
You don’t need formal education, but curiosity helps.
You don’t need formal education, but curiosity helps.
- Explore different artists
- Visit exhibitions
- Compare styles
- Read stories behind artworks
- Observe how paintings make you feel
"Blooming Seashore"
original palette knife oil painting by OXYPOINT
original palette knife oil painting by OXYPOINT
Step 8. Choose Art That Speaks to You
This is the most important advice I give as an artist.
Even if you’re building a collection for investment,
a painting should move you emotionally.
If you can’t stop thinking about a piece the next day - that’s the one.
Step 9. Consider Your Interior
An artwork should harmonize with your space:
✔ right size
✔ right mood
✔ right color palette
✔ enough room to “breathe” on the wall
Many collectors send me photos of their interior - I’m always happy to help choose the perfect painting.
This is the most important advice I give as an artist.
Even if you’re building a collection for investment,
a painting should move you emotionally.
If you can’t stop thinking about a piece the next day - that’s the one.
Step 9. Consider Your Interior
An artwork should harmonize with your space:
✔ right size
✔ right mood
✔ right color palette
✔ enough room to “breathe” on the wall
Many collectors send me photos of their interior - I’m always happy to help choose the perfect painting.
"Peak of Golte. Above the clouds"
original palette knife oil painting by OXYPOINT
original palette knife oil painting by OXYPOINT
Step 10. Take Care of Your Collection
To preserve your artwork for decades:
To preserve your artwork for decades:
- avoid direct sunlight
- frame paintings properly
- keep moderate humidity
- dust gently
- avoid placing art near heaters
Conclusion: Your Art Collection Begins With One Painting
Choose paintings that make you feel something.
Support artists whose vision resonates with you.
Build your collection slowly and intentionally.
And if one of my works becomes the first (or next) piece in your collection - I will be honored to be part of your artistic journey.
Start your collection by choosing a painting here:
Choose paintings that make you feel something.
Support artists whose vision resonates with you.
Build your collection slowly and intentionally.
And if one of my works becomes the first (or next) piece in your collection - I will be honored to be part of your artistic journey.
Start your collection by choosing a painting here:
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