Where does big-box store art come from?

Are fair wages used to pay those that produced the art (are they paid wages at all)? Who/what are you supporting? It's near impossible to answer these questions if you buy mass produced art.

It's not as expensve as you think.

You want a bright and cheery room, an interesting focal point, or to fill up a wall with eclectic pieces, but your wallet can't handle much. 

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It's true that some art from individual artists is expensive and out of reach for a lot of people - but there's LOTS of art that's not. Check with local artists, art organizations (like us!), and let them know your budget. 

Because artists are people with bills to pay

When you buy from an individual, you know your money is going to a person who is trying to put food on the table doing something that they love, using a skill they worked hard to maintain. Have you ever seen an artist's face when you tell them someone wants to buy something they created? We have, and it's beautiful. (We doubt it's the same reaction CEO's of big box stores have when you buy from them).