By Steve Tame There’s something unmistakable that happens when you stand in front of a real artwork. It’s not just that it looks different — it feels  different. Slower. Deeper. More alive. A painting viewed on a phone or screen might still be beautiful but seeing it in person often creates an emotional response that’s hard to explain. People describe it as calming, moving, confronting, or even grounding — and there’s real psychology behind why this happens. Your Brain Knows

By Steve Tame Starting an art collection sounds like something only wealthy collectors, investors or people with marble floors do — but the truth is, anyone can build a meaningful, personal collection that grows in value over time. You don’t need a huge budget. You don’t need heaps of knowledge. You just need curiosity, a bit of taste, and the willingness to trust your eye. Here’s a simple, no-nonsense guide to help you start an art collection you’ll actually love — and be pr

By Steve Tame There’s something special about commissioning a piece of art. It’s personal. It’s intentional. It’s a conversation between the collector and the artist — and when it’s done right, the result is a one-of-one work that carries real meaning. But a good commission doesn’t happen by accident. It needs the right fit , clear expectations, a bit of trust, and a shared vision. Here’s a simple, no-nonsense breakdown of how commissioned artwork works, what copyright means,

By Steve Tame Most people look at art and think of colour, beauty, decoration — something nice to hang above the couch. But for as long as humans have traded, conquered, migrated and built empires, art has been something much more powerful: Art has always been currency. Not in the sense of coins and notes, but as a form of value that survives long after financial systems fade and governments fall. Art holds value that banks can’t freeze, inflation can’t devalue, and technolog

Good art doesn’t just hang on a wall. Done right, it changes how a room feels — and how you feel in it. If you’ve ever stood in front of a painting and felt something shift inside you, you’re not making it up. Recent research shows that looking at original artworks can lower stress markers in the body — yes, actual hormones like cortisol — and produce measurable calming effects. King's College London+1 But it isn’t only about stress. Regular engagement with the arts — whether

It’s that time of year again — the carols are playing, the days are heating up, and everyone’s either winding down or running around like mad. So I figured I’d help out with something that might make your Christmas a little brighter (and easier on the wallet). From now until Christmas Day , you can grab 25% off all original art  on my website using the code XMAS25  at checkout. And to make it even easier — Afterpay  is available, so you can take home your favourite piece now

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