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Finding original art for sale is so much easier now thanks to the internet. Prior to the internet anyone seriously interested in good, original art were limited to gallery showings. This left a lot of excellent artists out of the market. Showings in parks, infrequent private showings were effective but rare. Artists were sometimes helped by friends and word of mouth while some would creatively seek out public spaces to display.
The downside to the internet activity is that we have fewer galleries today. There is admittedly a very real charm to an actual gallery setting. Seeing an entire body of work, well lit in a good gallery can be inspiring. By seeing various pieces by one artist a buyer can get a much better feel for the style of the artist. This is not so easily accomplished even on good internet sites today. 
My suggestion is to carve out time on a weekend and visit several good galleries in your City. See what is available. Keep in mind that a gallery will of course charge a considerable increase to the art work being displayed. While you are out, have lunch and make a day of it. Visiting galleries can be an exciting venture and seeing the art hanging will give you an excellent feel for how the piece can be hung in your own office or residence. Seek after original art for sale – not copies.
Ultimately the tide is definitely on the side of internet sales. The advantage of course is that many more artists can be seen. Prices are generally better by shopping on line. Web sites are becoming more and more sophisticated – art work can be even placed in a particular setting. Size of painting, price and often even a brief history of the painting is attached.
Nevertheless once the painting arrives you will find that it is not exactly how you had pictured it…perhaps it will be larger than you had expected, or smaller or more muted or more colorful than the web site had displayed. These are usually small considerations though – usually a painting will look, overall much more vibrant when seen ‘in person’.
When searching for art on the internet try to find at least five or six of the artists work. If the painting is done by an ’emerging artist’ the value of the painting will inevitably increase…you may want to purchase additional work by the same artist. Always try to buy original art and not faux copies. Ultimately buy original art that truly resonates for you personally.