Ep. 264: Art 101 with Liz Lidgett
b'We are so excited to be joined today by Des Moines based art advisor and gallery owner Liz Lidgett. Liz works with clients in more than 45 states and 7 countries. She has been featured in Better Homes & Gardens, Business Insider, and Forbes. Part of what makes Liz\\u2019s business so successful is her accessible approach to art. For Liz, art is for everyone. We talk about all the ins and outs of how to feel good about your art investment, how to release the fear and intimidation around art galleries, and much more!\\n\\nWhat You\\u2019ll Hear on This Episode:\\n\\nHow being based in the Midwest impacts Liz\\u2019s view on art as well as her business.\\n\\nLiz\\u2019s philosophy that \\u201cart is for everyone\\u201d is intricate to her design.\\n\\nArt and art galleries are for everyone; no one should ever feel like they don\\u2019t belong.\\n\\nHow do you buy art if you don\\u2019t know anything about it?\\n\\nWhy it\\u2019s important to know more about the artists behind their work.\\n\\nWhat to do when your taste varies greatly from your partner\\u2019s.\\n\\nHow does Liz suggest buying art online or sight unseen?\\n\\nLiz tells us more about price levels and how they are determined.\\n\\nWhy Liz loves commissioned pieces.\\n\\nAll about framing; when to frame, when it\\u2019s included, what to choose, etc.\\n\\nTips on how and where to hang art.\\n\\nWhen should you light artwork?\\n\\nWhat are Liz\\u2019s tips for artists to get their work in a gallery?\\n\\n\\nMentioned in This Episode:\\n\\nLiz Lidgett Gallery + Design\\n\\nLiz Lidgett Gallery on Instagram\\n\\nLiz Lidgett on Instagram'