A considered approach to collecting original contemporary portrait art.

Art Buying Guide by Corey Wesley

This collection of articles explores how collectors, designers, and discerning buyers can approach the selection of original contemporary portrait artwork. Browse posts below to learn about scale, lighting, placement, and other principles that guide meaningful art acquisition.

Therapy office waiting area featuring inclusive emotional metal artwork with gold dripping paint and red lips, demonstrating how authentic art creates welcoming healing spaces for diverse clients

by Corey Wesley Warren

Perspectives That Inspire

Why Your Therapy Office Art Is Failing Your Clients (And How to Fix It)

Relationships are complex. We don't talk about that enough. They're messy, beautiful, challenging, and transformative. Whether it's healing from heartbreak, navigating couples therapy, or celebrating love in all its forms, relationship art creates space for authentic emotional expression—not as decoration, but as a quiet, powerful way of saying: all feelings are valid here. I once heard a quote that resonates deeply:"It's not a rejection of you. It's a rejection of the version of themselves they'd need to become to be with you."That kind of truth deserves to be honored in the spaces where healing happens. More Than Memories—Catalysts for Growth...

Therapy office waiting area featuring inclusive emotional metal artwork with gold dripping paint and red lips, demonstrating how authentic art creates welcoming healing spaces for diverse clients
perspectives that inspire
by Corey Wesley Warren

Why Your Therapy Office Art Is Failing Your Clients (And How to Fix It)

Relationships are complex. We don't talk about that enough. They're messy, beautiful, challenging, and transformative. Whether it's healing from heartbreak, navigating couples therapy, or celebrating love in all its forms, relationship art creates space for authentic emotional expression—not as decoration, but as a quiet, powerful way of saying: all feelings...
Commercial entryway design featuring large aluminum portrait art in luxury lobby setting, illustrating interior designer best practices for hotel and corporate office spaces
commercial decor trends
by Corey Wesley Warren

Commercial Entryway Art: Why Interior Designers Are Getting It Wrong

After decades in corporate America, traveling from Paris financial offices to Miami boardrooms, here's why most commercial entryways fail—and how to fix them. When you design commercial spaces—whether it's a luxury hotel lobby, corporate headquarters, or high-end retail environment—every detail shapes how clients, employees, and visitors perceive your business. Yet...
Commercial bedroom wall art - purple abstract metal print in luxury hotel setting demonstrating 30-second art test impact
luxury decor trends
by Milton Wes Art

The 30-Second Art Test Costing You Bookings (And How to Fix It)

Creating Premium Guest Experiences: Art Selection for Hotels, Airbnbs & Bed-and-Breakfasts The first 30 seconds determine everything. When guests step into your commercial bedroom space—whether it's a boutique hotel, Airbnb, or bed-and-breakfast—they're instantly forming judgments about the quality of their entire stay. Generic beach landscapes and predictable nautical themes won't...
Hotel guests photographing "Cracked Fusion" red lips wall art in luxury lobby - strategic art placement driving social media engagement and bookings
commercial decor trends
by Corey Wesley Warren

How Smart Property Managers Are Using Strategic Art to Increase Bookings by 50% (The Instagram Effect That's Transforming Hospitality ROI

Strategic Art Curation for Commercial Properties: How to Create Instagram-Worthy Spaces That Drive Bookings and Guest Engagement Property managers, hotel operators, and vacation rental owners face a new reality: today's guests don't just experience your space—they broadcast it. The difference between generic hotel art and strategic art curation can mean...