Original vs Print Artwork

The following argument is laid out in the pro vs con list to help with your art buying debate as well as to sample some ideas held about purchasing artwork.

Original:

Pro;

1. Originals are an investment and appreciate over time.
2. It will be one of a kind piece.
3. Higher resale value
4. The artwork has a story
5. The artwork has a ‘feeling’/ emotion attached
6. Nuances in brushwork and texture 
7. Your purchase supports the artists and the arts community 
8. The artwork moves you or you feel connected to it.
9. The colours are original to the artist's choices
10. Inspiring creative process and conversations.

Cons;

1. Hard to store art in the proper manner
2. Artwork can get damaged or destroyed in the long run
3. Can be expensive 
4. It can be a gamble
5. There are many fake art works flooding the market 
6. Most beginning art collectors  lose money at the start
7. It can take time to sell your collection of art
8. Some artworks may never become valuable 
9. Artwork doesn't pay dividends. 
10. You may have paid over the value of the artwork 

Print/ Copies:

Pros;

1. Prints can be originals of digital art pieces.
2. Prints or copies of originals are replaceable. 
3. You can get limited edition prints that are as valuable as some originals.
4. Prints can be printed on multiple surfaces.
5. Budget-friendly.
6. Child friendly 
7. Suitable for educational purposes and display in classrooms.
8. Alter the size to fit your needs 
9. Supporting the arts (If bought from an artist)
10. A great starting point for an art collection 

Cons;

1. Prints and copies are usually mass-produced.
2. Loss of emotional connection 
3. Some prints may be of low quality
4. You may need to print it yourself 
5. You lose the artist's medium
6. Prints have low resale value
7. Not all art translates well to print
8. Sales are not always as quick as you would expect 
9. Art snobbery 
10. Art trends are fluid.