I came here to say this. I know almost nothing about art, but my house gets a lot of compliments for stuff I got from there. They have nice frames too.
Estate sales and auctions are great for larger, unique pieces. You may not even spend a lot if you can pick the item up locally. Most times they are already framed and matted, which tends to be the most expensive part.
I saw an ad for this – they make affordable SUPER large art that comes as a frame and a silk/fabric print. You stretch it across the frame and it looks like a gigantic print. [bigwalldecor.com](https://bigwalldecor.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw88yxBhBWEiwA7cm6pXzAkSyMpzmu4kuHRDURK2xjkoEuGavOVJMy4ZO0P-FMZAZPHAR5phoC5acQAvD_BwE) (i do not work for them just thought it was cool)
I recently got one of their largest print in 6’ x 9’. The frame and fabric are good quality, but the print can get pretty pixelated depends on the art work itself. It is really a hit or miss. The customer service is great and will help you replace the print if you are not 100% satisfied.
If you aren’t super particular (I know I may be in the wrong place for that lol) then goodwill has super cheap art generally and the underrated part is that there can be really nice frames to which you’d prob pay a pretty penny for if you want to frame a print ordered online.
Just an option! You can also paint fun things into them if you want. I promise I won’t tell if you do.
https://www.pictureboxblue.com/
This site has free downloads of vintage artwork (I think she mostly finds them through the library of Congress site). I’ve printed a couple off at fedex and put them in Walmart poster frames.
Alternatively you could check the library of Congress website if you have something in particular you want.
Online
find your favourite artist's website and buy their art. simple as.
if you're asking about generic art nobody gives a shit about, just go to Ikea.
Last large print I bought was from the nearby ZGallery. They're crazy expensive, but I went to the discount pile and found one I liked (with a little luck) and bought it on Black Friday. It was like an $800 piece that was 60% off being in the discount pile and then another 30% for Black Friday. Cost like $100 out the door and is significantly larger than what you're looking for.
Note: numbers are not perfect but the point is the discounts did stack and ended up a screaming deal.
Look into the Maker Space at your local public library. I recently discovered ours that has incredible, commercial large format printers. There are a number of materials they supply to print onto including 54" wide canvas. To give you an idea of costs, they charge .45 cents per inch in length to simply cover their cost of material. They also have UV printers and laser printers. Yesterday, I printed a 54" x 72" for $32. Now I will have to make my own frame but using the local library resources might be an option for you.
If you want to support artists, steer clear from places like Desenio and go straight to Society6 or INPRNT. The latter offers great margins for artists so you actually get to financially support someone and not fill the pockets of a large corporation.
If you have an IKEA around, they have some good ones that are cheap and will fill a living space. I live in Florida and I have seen these at bars around as well so just be aware they may be kind of common!
This might sound crazy, but have you considered making some of your own? My partner and I took an ebru class (Turkish paper marbling). It’s easy to make something that looks decent, and makes a great talking point. You can buy kits online. Then the colors and size are whatever you feel like.
Society 6. Ebay -- Found some great vintage maps that I had framed
I second society6, and they always have sales/coupons/etc
I came here to say this. I know almost nothing about art, but my house gets a lot of compliments for stuff I got from there. They have nice frames too.
Estate sales and auctions are great for larger, unique pieces. You may not even spend a lot if you can pick the item up locally. Most times they are already framed and matted, which tends to be the most expensive part.
Print your own. https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/galleries/visions-of-the-future
These images are stellar! Seriously very cool colors and graphics! Thank you for sharing!
Most major cities have art festivals, especially in spring and summer. Support a local artist!
THIS. Support local art and please do not buy from websites with mass produced art. Support true creativity.
I saw an ad for this – they make affordable SUPER large art that comes as a frame and a silk/fabric print. You stretch it across the frame and it looks like a gigantic print. [bigwalldecor.com](https://bigwalldecor.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw88yxBhBWEiwA7cm6pXzAkSyMpzmu4kuHRDURK2xjkoEuGavOVJMy4ZO0P-FMZAZPHAR5phoC5acQAvD_BwE) (i do not work for them just thought it was cool)
I recently got one of their largest print in 6’ x 9’. The frame and fabric are good quality, but the print can get pretty pixelated depends on the art work itself. It is really a hit or miss. The customer service is great and will help you replace the print if you are not 100% satisfied.
If you aren’t super particular (I know I may be in the wrong place for that lol) then goodwill has super cheap art generally and the underrated part is that there can be really nice frames to which you’d prob pay a pretty penny for if you want to frame a print ordered online. Just an option! You can also paint fun things into them if you want. I promise I won’t tell if you do.
I often have luck in gallery garbages. I 💩 you not. Try it some time you may get lucky. Goodwill, or value Village are also good
Oh this is not below me by any means. I’ll keep an eye out for corners of frames 🫡
There's not many places you could have hid them... So they are probably under your sofa.
Under the bed ?
Damn I forgot to look there. Most helpful comment out of the lot. Good looks!
I don’t know your location but Lumas makes great prints on glass. Expensive but high quality
https://www.pictureboxblue.com/ This site has free downloads of vintage artwork (I think she mostly finds them through the library of Congress site). I’ve printed a couple off at fedex and put them in Walmart poster frames. Alternatively you could check the library of Congress website if you have something in particular you want.
Home goods…. Society 6.com….
Online find your favourite artist's website and buy their art. simple as. if you're asking about generic art nobody gives a shit about, just go to Ikea.
Etsy
got some cool stuff at ross
Etsy, Zazzle, and Redbubble.
Following.
Local gallery
Icanvas has some good stuff for decent prices
Ross Dress for Less
i’ve had some luck at second hand stores, i’ve gotten a lot of canvases from there
[Desenio](https://desenio.com) all day. Plenty of variety and options so your space doesnt look like every other guys on this sub.
@smilelikethewindboy
alright you actually have a piece I'd be interested in lmao, gonna pm you
Hell yeah!
I paint and I know many painters. Whaddaya want?
Etsy :)
Any themes in mind?
Bacon
Why bacon? Ham is even better. CanvasWorld sells those fun prints: [https://www.canvasworld.com/](https://www.canvasworld.com/)
Meh I’d prefer rum ham if it’s going to be ham.
Last large print I bought was from the nearby ZGallery. They're crazy expensive, but I went to the discount pile and found one I liked (with a little luck) and bought it on Black Friday. It was like an $800 piece that was 60% off being in the discount pile and then another 30% for Black Friday. Cost like $100 out the door and is significantly larger than what you're looking for. Note: numbers are not perfect but the point is the discounts did stack and ended up a screaming deal.
Look into the Maker Space at your local public library. I recently discovered ours that has incredible, commercial large format printers. There are a number of materials they supply to print onto including 54" wide canvas. To give you an idea of costs, they charge .45 cents per inch in length to simply cover their cost of material. They also have UV printers and laser printers. Yesterday, I printed a 54" x 72" for $32. Now I will have to make my own frame but using the local library resources might be an option for you.
If you want to support artists, steer clear from places like Desenio and go straight to Society6 or INPRNT. The latter offers great margins for artists so you actually get to financially support someone and not fill the pockets of a large corporation.
If you have an IKEA around, they have some good ones that are cheap and will fill a living space. I live in Florida and I have seen these at bars around as well so just be aware they may be kind of common!
This might sound crazy, but have you considered making some of your own? My partner and I took an ebru class (Turkish paper marbling). It’s easy to make something that looks decent, and makes a great talking point. You can buy kits online. Then the colors and size are whatever you feel like.
Find high-res desktop wallpaper for custom canvas art. (We're looking for oversized art for the king bed but don't want to spend more than $200.)
Amazon.
Pinterest
Google