Blank walls. They are almost as scary as that brand new notebook you just bought with the crisp white pages. You hesitate making the first mark for fear of ruining the pristine pages. At some point though you have to jump in.
The question is where do you start?
Buying art can be intimidating but it doesn’t have to be. These days, there are so many different places you can pick up original art there really is no excuse for having a mass produced print from a big box store on your wall.
I thought I would start off this week with a giveaway to help you get started filling up those blank walls. Can you imagine something like this on you wall?
How about something a little moodier like this?
Both of these prints come from the new online art gallery called Paperwork. Paperwork offers limited edition prints on sustainable archival bamboo paper at really affordable prices. You could own either of the above prints for as low as $20. Every Tuesday they release two new works of art in a limited edition run in a selection of sizes. Once the works are sold out they are gone forever.
Paperwork is generously offering one of my readers a $25 gift card redeemable against any artwork on their site. Just leave a comment on this post by next Monday, August 30th at midnight (EST) and I will announce the winner on September 1st.
Here are some other works from their site that I love.
Nuclear Landscape by Katherine Whiden
Rt 16 House by Rachel Lauren Ridgley
Wouldn’t this be a great way to fill up some of your blank walls?
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Thx for the site link! I sooo need artwork on my walls right now.. and all affordable!
I love that these works, and their others are not traditional prints. They are all so different, and unique. Alternative Art is on my watchlist these days!
Love it.
The milk splash would defo be mine if I were to win
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Love these photographs. I love art and am loving the spilt milk print!!
Beautiful work. I really do think blank walls are sometimes more scary than a blank canvas!
You are so right about the scary blank walls. Definitely going over to look at the site but to win a voucher would make my day.
Ooh I’ve got a ton of blank walls, begging to be made pretty! Thanks for the link and I’ve got my fingers crossed for the win!
We have just moved and I am ready for some fresh (and affordable) art! I hope I win, but either way I will be visiting Paperwork again very very soon! Thanks for the inspiration!
Oh yes it would! I adore the moody image of the beautiful house. What a great perspective. Funnily enough, I can perfectly relate to this post. We’ve been working on our bedroom all summer long and yesterday I wrangled my husband and father-in-law into hanging some art on the walls. I hated to scuff the pristinely painted walls, but no fear, the walls have come alive with a few beautiful paintings. And there’s room for more…thanks for the giveaway. Fingers crossed!
Great link!
Love these, I have freshly painted white walls that are just waiting to the filled with beautiful art – this would be a perfect start!
ooohhh great link! I may make a purchase and if I win, i may make a second purchase! thx!
Oh, great resource! I’ve been eagerly anticipating your art themed posts since you mentioned them last week — can’t wait for the rest!
Oooh! This is great! My blank walls need h-e-l-p!
thanks for the great site! I want to win!
http://paperwork.ugallery.com/acrylic-painting-bairro-alto-01
This one would be perfect above my bed!
love the milk print.
in the last year I did buy all my art online ( etsy, Tinyshowcase)…
That is too cool. Would love to add to my collection
Great site. I love that it’s given artists an opportunity to reach more clients. And you are definitely going to help by putting it out to the world.. thanks.
oh me, me, please! I have some blank walls screaming for attention.
I love the cup of milk photo, too! Nice giveaway!
Really nice pictures! I love that red house! Thx for introducing them, & the chance to win
Thanks for the easy way into new art. This site looks fantastic and what a great way to get started!
This is great – my depressingly blank walls are really starting to get to me.
Love these images. My blank walls are crying out for a little pick-me-up. Any of these would do the trick quite nicely! Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
I would love to have some fabulous new art on my walls. Thank you for the give away and the link to a new site.
Esther
Thanks for hosting a great giveaway! Not my usual style, but I just love that Rt 16 House!
Great giveaway! I love art!
Great giveaway – count me in!
Please include me in your giveaway, plenty blank walls in this home just waiting for a spark of life.
New break-up, new apartment, my walls need a fresh start!
Amazing – art is the hardest thing for me. Count me in for this awesome giveaway!
love the milk splash, and glad to see some cancon in your post on online art galleries.
Oh I love how artwork in all forms (print, sculpture, handmade, painted, etc.) really changes the whole vibe of an environment. It can easily be changed out and is such a reflection of your current state of mind. Thanks for the giveway!
I’m trying to re-decorate and would LOVE some great photography for my walls!
This is the perfect way to get started. Thanks for all of the small inspiring posts and pieces!
I love the milk splash photo! The tea cup is gorgeous and it makes me happy! I’m going to ask for this photo for my birthday. Thanks for the link. lovelovelove!!
I’m definitely in great need of some artwork!
I heart art.
Please count me in for your giveaway
Milk Splash is such a great shot — I wonder if the photographer managed to get it on the first try!!
Kelly
A very thorough and good explanation of getting art for the home. Paperwork is new to me, and I am so happy to learn of it. Lovely images!
what a fabulous site. loving the moody bicycle shot.
I love the one with the red house. i know just where i would hang that one!
Nice giveaway! I have many blank ways in need of artwork.
This post inspired me to buy some prints from an etsy seller, which I am eagerly awaiting, but my walls could always use more art!!
I need art! Please pick me for the giveaway! Thanks Emma for such interesting posts this week.
love love love Milk Spash !
wow! these are great! I’m looking to add some new pieces to my collection =)
Fantastic site, i love the work on it and it’s such an amazing deal. We’ve got big naked white walls over here!!
yes, yes, yes! art can make a home!
Romana
I love all these photos! Paperwork has some amazing art work. Count me in!
Love this. Thanks for the info.
cheers,
MK
Hello Emma and Marion Housers!
It’s the Paperwork team here. Thank you so much for all of these kind comments – we are so glad to hear them! We’re looking forward to seeing who the winner is and sending a print their way.
Also, for anyone who doesn’t win the free print and needs an excuse to buy art, we’re offering free shipping for Labor Day (saves you eight bucks!). Just enter laborpw at checkout!
Best,
Bailey and the PW team
I love the first one, with the milk in action.
Great giveaway!
Emma, I love your blog… it’s like indulging in in a fantastic book or magazine and reading it cover to cover. More!!!
wow… great compositions. thanks for sharing!
Sorry Jess, the giveaway is already closed. Next time!
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