What Does an Art Advisor Do? A Step-by-Step Guide to the Art Advisory

What Does an Art Advisor Do? A Step-by-Step Guide to the Art Advisory

Wondering what an art advisor does? Quite a lot! Whether you’re building a private collection, managing corporate or museum art holdings, or seeking expert guidance on art investments, an art advisor can be an invaluable partner. Given the complexity of the art market, having a knowledgeable professional by your side can make all the difference […]

Art Dealer vs. Art Consultant: Key Differences Explained

Art Dealer vs. Art Consultant: Key Differences Explained

Posted by John on April 17, 2025 in Art |No Comments

When you start looking into buying art, it quickly becomes clear that there’s no shortage of options. From countless online galleries to local brick-and-mortar spaces, private art dealers, auction houses, and even art advisors, a whole ecosystem of professionals is dedicated to helping people collect art. But here’s the catch: the titles and services often […]

Art Consultant Louisa Warfield Shares Her Top Picks From The London Original Print Fair.

Art Consultant Louisa Warfield Shares Her Top Picks From The London Original Print Fair.

(I was asked to write this blog post by the lovely girls at The Decorcafe – a lovely network for people interested in or who provide creative services for people’s homes. This group has been invaluable support for me building my business and I recommend them to anyone needing help, support, a network in setting […]

5 Great Ways to Learn About Art

5 Great Ways to Learn About Art

The art world can be a mystifying place to a lot of people but the thing I love most about my job is demystifying it for them! Here, I thought I would share some of my favourite places that I have found over the years that have helped me on my journey learning about art. […]

Three ways an art consultant (ie Louisa Warfield Art Consultant) can really add value.

Three ways an art consultant (ie Louisa Warfield Art Consultant) can really add value.

I am often asked how does an art consultant really add value (what they really mean is how do I add value!) so I thought I would pop this down in this blog and that way, the next time I am asked, I can just copy and paste – job done! My 15 years of […]

How An Art Consultant Approaches Her Own Blank Wall Problem!

How An Art Consultant Approaches Her Own Blank Wall Problem!

I advertise myself as “an expert in bespoke, beautiful art solutions and impartial art advice for private clients, interior designers and friends” so did have a little laugh to myself when I came home one day and found my very own challenge on my very own door step – a blank hoarding that cut across […]

An Open Invite to Ruby Wax To Learn About How You Should Really Buy Art.

An Open Invite to Ruby Wax To Learn About How You Should Really Buy Art.

Interesting article by Ruby Wax about ‘What Does Your Home Say About You’ in this month’s issue of Elle Deco magazine. Here she talks about being sold art by (in her words) a hustler/art dealer. Given she obliquely mentions the Chris Ofili works I can’t help but think perhaps she has been buying art at […]

How To Hang A Gallery Art Wall

How To Hang A Gallery Art Wall

Louisa Warfield Art Consultant. Her Tips for How to Hang a Gallery Wall. (A version of this blog was kindly published on Nappy Valley Net January 2019) What is a Gallery Wall? A gallery wall is a wall hung with lots of pictures or items – often called a ‘salon style hang’ named after the […]