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Types of Lighthouse Art - Lighthouse Art Display Tips - How to Buy Lighthouse Art - Our Lighthouse Art Store |
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Dear Friend, Lighthouses are among the most inspirational symbols of Western man. Lighthouses symbolize the call of civilization from the anarchy of the seas, a beacon in the night for those adrift on the vastness of the ocean. Lighthouse art can capture this inspiration and beauty for you to enjoy in your home or office. With lighthouse art, you enjoy a "double" meaning in your art- not only are lighthouses beautiful, often set against beautiful imagery of quaint villages and rocky shores, but they provide a deeper meaning beyond the beauty of the lighthouse and its surrounding landscape. The combination of symbolism and purpose intertwined with a picturesque setting makes lighthouse artwork perfect for a wide variety of display settings. This is why sophisticated decorators, successful businesspeople, and those looking for positive inspiration have historically been drawn to the lighthouse as a focal point for any room. You can bring perspective into day-to-day decisions, and inspiration that is constant through the ebb and flow of everyday life. Types of Lighthouse Art (Return to Top) Lighthouse art can be broken down into two general categories- illustrative and photographic. As you might guess, an illustration is a painting, drawing, or otherwise interpretive representation of a lighthouse. Illustrative lighthouse art may represent a real lighthouse (often noted on the details of the artwork) or it may be a fictional lighthouse invented by an artists' imagination. Because so many real-life lighthouses are naturally picturesque, you may be surprised to find how many beautiful scenes are actually real places in real life. Some examples of illustrative lighthouse art are below:
Photographic lighthouse art is, you guessed it, photographs of lighthouses. However, much recent photographic work with lighthouses has been more interpretive- for example, recent themes include images of violent high-tide waves hitting the lighthouse. This is a useful metaphor for many people, as it symbolizes the need to remain constant and firm in the midst of struggle and adversity. Photographic lighthouse art is every bit as beautiful and artistically sophisticated as illustrative lighthouse art. Photographers often use black-and-white film, special effects, specialty lenses, and even digital editing tricks to make their photographs "larger than life" or to even create a surrealist effect. Some examples of photographic lighthouse art are shown below:
Tips on Where to Place Lighthouse Art (Return to Top) Lighthouse art is ideal for a number of locations at home or work because of the variety and beauty of the selection available. However, you may want to consider the following tips when decorating with lighthouse art:
How to Buy Lighthouse Art (Return to Top) As an advocate for lighthouse art, I feel a special responsibility to ensure that folks who use my guide know where and how to buy lighthouse art. Keep in mind that a piece of artwork is very sensitive to presentation: the difference between a faithful reproduction or print and a poor one is the difference between something you'll be proud of and something that will look "cheap". The best solution is to buy from a large, established company that is an authorized dealer. However, buying locally may not be your best option. Many smaller shops (especially in malls) are notorious for price-gouging, costing twice as much as a comparable print from a large Internet or mail order company. Also, you simply will not get the same selection offline. You would be lucky if the typical local shop had three or four different prints, whereas online you can view literally hundreds of pieces of artwork. If you're trying to create a unique look that is tasteful and original, the last thing you want to do is buy the same print that everyone has been buying from the local shop. Nice interiors always have a custom look, and the secret to a custom look is uncommon items. Another issue is the return policy. Let's say you buy a print and then don't like it. You need to deal with a company that will gladly take your return, no questions asked. Fortunately, I've done all the research for you and I can heartily recommend shopping at Art.com. It has all the features I listed above:
Our Lighthouse Art Store (Return to Top) We have entered into a special relationship with Art.com to provide a very large selection of lighthouse art at the lowest prices and highest quality. If you are considering a lighthouse art purchase, I request you consider shopping at our store. Our guide is supported through an advertising relationship with Art.com, so it helps if you support our sponsor. Our store is below: Buy Lighthouses posters and prints at Art.com For the curious, our cover art:
I hope you have enjoyed this brief introduction the inspiring world of lighthouse art, and I hope you enjoy these motivational beacons and objects of beauty as much as I do! |
