EP 233 | Buying Artwork Online for Interior Design Projects with Andrea Bogart
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Andrea Bogart of Embrace Creatives to discuss the challenges of purchasing artwork online and how designers can avoid costly mistakes when sourcing original art, textiles, prints, and paintings.
Artwork plays a major role in creating layered, meaningful interiors, but evaluating quality remotely requires careful attention to craftsmanship, materials, and professional standards. Andrea shares practical advice to help designers source artwork more confidently while keeping projects on track and on budget.
If selecting art for clients feels intimidating or risky, this episode offers valuable guidance.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
• How to identify quality workmanship when sourcing artwork online
• Why professional documentation and reputable artists matter
• What to look for when evaluating prints and paper-based artwork
• How to assess fiber and textile art for quality and durability
• Why proper varnishing and placement matter for paintings
• How to inspect paintings for wrinkles, puckering, and framing issues
• How better art sourcing improves the overall client experience
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TAKE AWAYS
Paper collage, printmaking, photography Ray Beldner
Textile dyed fibers Debbie Grifka
About Andrea Bogart
Andrea Bogart loves her life. After 30 years in NY, she moved home to Michigan and dove head-first into creative economic development where she empowers artists, curates exceptional art, and meets inspiring, creative people. She works for the College of Architecture + Design at Lawrence Tech University and grows her startup, Embrace Creatives. Bogart enjoys exhibiting her own artwork, supporting artists, and matching collectors and interior designers to the right art for their design projects.
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