SOURCE: OverstockArt.com

September 18, 2007 08:17 ET

Buying Art Reproductions Online -- an Inexpensive Way to Decorate in Style

WICHITA, KS--(Marketwire - September 18, 2007) - If you need works of art for your home or office but don't have time (or money) for the gallery scene, consider shopping for art online, where you can get masterful art reproductions, hand painted just like the originals.

The online version of the art gallery offers an alternative option to your local art scene, however the price is similar to that of a department store. These virtual galleries are a great inexpensive solution to decorate your home in style.

These hand painted oil paintings come in all different sizes and the majority are reproductions of very famous works by renowned artists such as Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso, Klimt and many more. Expect to pay anywhere from $90 to $400. Shipping usually is free within the United States, and shopping is as easy as click-and-buy on your coffee break.

There are many advantages to buying art online. First, there is no need to worry about hanging gear or fitting the masterpiece in the trunk of your car. The art arrives at your doorstep, ready to hang with all the necessary hardware. Just hammer in a nail and you're done!

Many of these virtual galleries welcome your e-mails and will happily engage in "virtual" conversations about art as well as décor advice as to hanging the oil paintings and giving helpful interior design tips to transform your space.

Probably the most popular online art gallery in the United States is OverstockArt.com. This merchant's ability to deliver high-quality canvas art combined with personal customer service has made this young art retailer a household name in many parts of the country.

So, compile a list of your favorite artists and go on a "virtual" shopping tour. There's always something fresh to catch your eye. Most offer a large variety of artists to choose from. Before you know it, you'll own a unique work of art similar to an original masterpiece that costs millions of dollars.

There is no question, art transforms our homes like few other design elements can. So go ahead and select art that defines you! After all, you'll be looking at it everyday...