6. Spend a lot of money on a piece of art that would last a long time.
I mentioned earlier on this page how easy it is to save money on graphic artwork for your walls. If you're looking for investment bits, though, it's a different matter. Before you begin the process of purchasing investment artwork, you should educate yourself on the subject. Working with a reputable art dealer who can accompany you to an auction is another choice. When you start buying fantastic art, though, it becomes a part of your investment portfolio. Wealthy people have a tradition of investing in up-and-coming artists whose work is shown in galleries to hope that the painting's worth will double one day.
You will also find investment artworks for very little money if you have a keen eye. For instance, I once paid $12 for a large original oil painting in a gold frame. There is a signature on the piece, which a local artist signed. The drawing depicts a magnificent mountain with a cottage nestled in the valley. About the fact that this artist was not well-known, this work is still worth well over $100. The meaning stems from the fact that it is an original piece of art rather than a print or copy that took an artist hour upon hours to create.
