THE ART ADVISOR
Our educational articles and videos relating to art and art appreciation.
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Opinion
Why the Art World Made
Why the Art World Made Me Feel Sick and how I vowed to never feel like that again... WRITTEN by Saira Kalimuddin
Book Recommendation: ‘150 years of
My latest pre-sleep bedtime companion - 'What are you looking at? 150 years of Modern Art in the blink of
Book Recommendation: ‘My Museum’ by
This book by Joanne Liu titled 'My Museum' was a gift from a close friend to my son Maximilian and
Viewpoints on the non-financial value
Saira's lovely husband Marc shares his view on the non-financial value of art: I grew up in a relatively working
Book Recommendations on Art Appreciation
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Collecting with Heart
Collecting with Heart An interview with Alyn Johnson on building an art collection.. We first connected with Alyn on Instagram
Book Recommendation: ‘Looking at Pictures’
Here's our second must-read book recommendation: 'Looking at Pictures' by Susan Woodford. For anyone coming fresh to art and art
Setting the Tone
Setting the Tone Interior Designer Becky Hirt shows us how art can shape the mood of your space Last week
Book Recommendation: ‘Art as Therapy’
This book is a must read!It talks about art in a way that is totally different from most - it
How To
What is Modernist Art?
We often describe the type of art in our collection as ‘modernist’. But what does this actually mean? For those
How Do I Light the Paintings
Many of us have spaces on our walls where the right painting would fit well and really enhance that area
How to Look at Modern Art
Co-Founder of The Discerning Palette Saira Kalimuddin shares her tips on how to appreciate ‘Modernist’ art.. As a collector and
How to Look at Abstract Art
by Saira Kalimuddin-May I’ve been reading the book ‘Abstract Art’ by Stephanie Straine (part of the Art Essentials series by
How do I maintain my oil
Tips on general maintenance of oil paintings:1. Avoid displaying it in direct sunlight as this can cause it to change
How to Look at Art
A painting can hang right in front of our eyes, and yet at the same time can seem so very
How can I better understand art?
Whenever I mention ‘art’, a very common response I get from anyone who is not in the art world is
How do I tighten a stretched
Over time a canvas can become baggy or wobbly due to changes in the environment. Here are 2 easy and
When should I frame a painting
Deciding whether or not to protect an art piece with glass depends very much on the medium that the painting
How Should I Hang my Art?
How Should I Hang Art on my Walls? Here are 7 different picture hanging arrangements to consider.. WRITTEN by Saira Kalimuddin Decorating
How to Connect with Art
It is very normal to feel like the art in museums and galleries have a quality so mysterious and untouchable
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Old Art in New Spaces
'Old' Art in 'New' Spaces Interior Designer Melissa Baker shares tips on how to weave vintage art into contemporary interiors
How to Look at Abstract
by Saira Kalimuddin-May I’ve been reading the book ‘Abstract Art’ by Stephanie Straine (part of the Art Essentials series by
Workshop: How to Photograph and
On the 8th of May (Thursday), our co-founder Saira is giving a workshop on how to photograph and pack up
How do I tighten a
Over time a canvas can become baggy or wobbly due to changes in the environment. Here are 2 easy and
What are limited edition original
https://www.instagram.com/p/CiuWXGhgSU9/ How can a print be 'original? ‘Original’ prints, also known as ‘fine art prints’ include techniques like etchings, engravings
The Short & Simple Answer
Why do some artists draw/paint/craft artworks around forms (like lines, shapes & patterns) instead of depicting realistic scenes? In other
When should I frame a
Deciding whether or not to protect an art piece with glass depends very much on the medium that the painting
Matching Paintings to Spaces
Matching Paintings to Spaces Interior Designer Emma Hester helps us pick paintings for specific rooms Art is a brilliant way
How can I better understand
Whenever I mention ‘art’, a very common response I get from anyone who is not in the art world is
How to Look at Art
A painting can hang right in front of our eyes, and yet at the same time can seem so very
What is the difference between
Stretched canvas is canvas that has been stretched over a wood frame ready for display. If you look on the
Collecting with Heart
Collecting with Heart An interview with Alyn Johnson on building an art collection.. We first connected with Alyn on Instagram
What is art for?
"Art doesn’t have to be difficult or inaccessible, and I hope to use this space to prove that.." (more…)
Book Recommendation: ‘150 years of
My latest pre-sleep bedtime companion - 'What are you looking at? 150 years of Modern Art in the blink of
Setting the Tone
Setting the Tone Interior Designer Becky Hirt shows us how art can shape the mood of your space Last week
Art that Speaks to You
Art that Speaks to You Interior Designer Becky Hirt shows us how to weave your own story into your home
Book Recommendations on Art Appreciation
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From Canvas to Palette
From Canvas to Palette Interior Designer Becky Hirt guides us on how to craft colour schemes from an artwork I
Our Feature in The London
Our Feature in the London Standard It was very exciting to see the Discerning Palette featured in Amira Hashish's article
No White Gloves
No White Gloves Reimagining our relationship with art By Saira Kalimuddin A bunch of paintings in the back of a
What is Art For?
I spoke to someone yesterday after a game of tennis about what I do for work and although he showed
Art, Memory & the Sea
Art, Memory & the Sea A weekend in Cornwall that rekindled my love for coastal art Written by Saira Kalimuddin
What is Modernist Art?
We often describe the type of art in our collection as ‘modernist’. But what does this actually mean? For those
Our Feature in Somerset Life
The Discerning Palette's Feature in March 2025 Issue of Somerset Life Magazine Written by Emma Bovill Two childhood friends from
How to Connect with Art
It is very normal to feel like the art in museums and galleries have a quality so mysterious and untouchable


































