How to buy art online: choosing what resonates with you

Today we live in a fast-paced world where so much happens online – from communication to shopping. Art has also become more accessible: it’s easy to discover, save and revisit at any time. But along with this comes a sense of abundance that sometimes turns into noise.

For me, art has never been just about aesthetics. When you begin to live with it, it quietly changes your space and your inner state. It’s not only about “finding something beautiful,” it’s also about recognizing what already resonates within you.

Alongside creating my own work, I also collect art by other artists. I enjoy finding pieces that feel like “mine” and gradually building a personal collection. For me, this is not only about value or investment, but also about respect for another artist’s practice. It’s also a way to better understand how it feels to be on the other side, as someone choosing and living with art.

Over time, I’ve noticed that the process of choosing a piece becomes much easier when you approach it not as a purchase, but as a dialogue. And if you’re considering buying art, it can be helpful to pause for a moment before diving into platforms and collections and simply notice your own response. What draws your attention? Is it calm, tension, curiosity or something you can’t quite explain? You don’t need to understand a work immediately. Sometimes the strongest pieces are the ones that stay with you longer than expected.

Between form and space, 2026. From the Beyond illusion series

Where to find and collect art

Today there are many ways to discover and collect art, both online and offline. You can explore works on curated online platforms such as Artsy or Saatchi Art, where I also present my work. You can also follow artists directly through their personal websites and social media. These spaces make it easier to view artworks in context and choose them at your own pace.

At the same time, I always recommend visiting exhibitions whenever possible. Art fairs, gallery shows and exhibitions offer a completely different experience one where you can feel the scale, texture and presence of a work in a way no screen can fully convey.

Both ways matter. Online spaces allow you to discover new artists, while physical spaces allow you to truly encounter the work. Sometimes the process becomes easier when you don’t overcomplicate it — when you take your time, look closely and simply feel the piece. Come back to the same work more than once if needed. Sometimes the right piece doesn’t stand out immediately it quietly waits until you are ready to see it.

Getting to know the artist matters

One of the most valuable aspects of collecting art is the opportunity to connect with the artist’s world. When I look at artworks, online or in person, I often read about the process behind them to better understand the intention, the thinking, and the energy they carry. It’s also interesting to observe the techniques and materials an artist uses, as these are part of their visual language. This connection changes how you experience the work.

The same is true for my own practice. Each piece emerges from a particular inner state or shift and I don’t see it as an object, but as a continuation of that moment. Through my own exploration, this has led me to develop my technique of Quantum Collage, where I combine watercolor, magazine fragments and pieces of lived experience into a unified field.

White horse, 2026. From works about portals, Eastern Zodiac series

Living with art

When an artwork enters your space, something shifts. Not always immediately, but subtly in the way you look, think and pause.

That’s why, for me, art is not something you simply “buy,” but something you gradually build a relationship with. And if a work continues to “speak” to you even quietly, on the level of feeling — it is often a sign that you’ve found something truly yours.

Wherever you encounter art, online or in person, what matters most is staying open to your own response. Because in the end, the “right” work is not the one that explains something to you, but the one that helps you feel what you already carry within.

If this resonates with you, you can explore my work online on Artsy, Saatchi Art or on my website in the artworks section. I also regularly participate in regional and international exhibitions, where the works can be experienced in a different way. I share updates and announcements on Instagram.