Kate Singleton is the founder of Art Hound, a blog about living with good art which features a highly-curated selection of affordable art from around the world. Kate offers Art Matching, an affordable consulting service helping people find art for their home, and is also a contributor at New American Paintings’s blog. Kate lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two Maine Coon cats.
Although we are incredibly lucky to have so much art available to us these days, it’s still a challenge for many to find art for their home. The following are five tips for finding art (or other specialty goods) online.
Kate’s Tips for Finding Art on Etsy and Beyond:
- Take a few seconds to bookmark things that catch your attention when you first see them. Those few seconds can save hours when you need to go back to something you saw. I personally like delicious, hearting items on Etsy, Favoritizer (which uses the Etsy API) and Evernote.
- Your favorite design, fashion, decorating, and lifestyle blogs are great resources for art, so don’t overlook them. Anyone whose aesthetic you admire is a potential link to art you’ll love. I’ve found a lot of really great art on two of my favorite design blogs: Pawling I Print Studio and Seesaw.
- Take advantage of tools and sites like Etsy circles, Pinterest and Svpply, which leverage the collective sifting of many, many people. There just aren’t enough hours in the day to look through it all yourself!
- Sign up for the mailing lists of your favorite artists and galleries so you’ll be informed as soon as new work becomes available. Then make sure you manage your mailing lists over time, unsubscribing from those that no longer interest you.
- Be on the lookout for friends and family. If you come across something online that you think they’ll love, send them a link and hope that they return the favor someday.
Even with all the search and sharing tools we have at our disposal, there are still a ton of super talented artists out there who aren’t getting the recognition they deserve. One of the biggest reasons I use Etsy as much as I do is to try to address that issue; I love to find really talented artists and give them exposure on Art Hound. To that end I’d like to introduce you to eight kick-ass Etsy artists.
8 Etsy Artists You Should Know
Michelle Ramin, a.k.a. michelleramin
San Francisco
1. Joel and Jewel
2. Jennie Got Her Gun
3. Sarah in Color Fields
Jessica Lucas, a.k.a. ferrin
Toronto
1. Limited Edition Print 7
2. Limited Edition Print 6
3. Limited Edition Print 8
Becca Stadtlander, a.k.a. beccastadtlander
1. House in the Woods print
2. the girl in green print
3. pink ceramics print
Esti, a.k.a. pintameldia
Bilbao, Spain
1. You don’t know how long I can wait
2. Put on your dancing shoes
3. It sounds good on the radio
Katy Smail, a.k.a. whatktdoes
New York
1. Elise
2. Pale Moths
3. Kiss
couve
Lisbon, Portugal
1. flower II print
2. Pink Hat
3. Green Laurels
Terrence Payne, a.k.a. terrencepayne
Minneapolis
1. Feed
2. Not So Much Lost As Less
3. Let’s Play Cops and Robbers
India Richer, a.k.a. jacksonswift
Brooklyn
169 comments
Sign in to add your ownArtenius says:
Really interesting!!!
1 year ago
TheMillineryShop says:
Wow. Fabulous tips and fabulous art. I am always in awe of those who can put pen (ink/ paint) to paper and get an image. I have to use a needle and thread.
1 year ago
OpenYourWindow says:
Awesome- really helpful Great range of prices also.
1 year ago
bittersweetz says:
Awesome! Just found some new favs!
1 year ago
PrettyIngrid says:
Such great finds. There is so much talent in this community. It's wonderful to see artists being discovered and recognized for their amazing work. Thank you for sharing these great artists with us!
1 year ago
baconsquarefarm says:
Like the art you've featured, admire people who can use a brush or ink pen to create an image, in awe of the talent of others on etsy. Still trying to understand pinterest, plugging along. Nice read.
1 year ago
LoveandKnit says:
Great talents!
1 year ago
VogueByVague says:
thank you!
1 year ago
dustyatticantiques says:
Thanks for bringing these amazing works to our attention!
1 year ago
LetsAllMakeBelieve says:
Great picks :) I like them all!
1 year ago
mother8daughter says:
Jennie Got Her Gun is fabulous!
1 year ago
MegansMenagerie says:
Amazing picks! Thanks for sharing! =)
1 year ago
lindaketelhut says:
Beautiful mix of styles. I'm happy to find some new faves. Thank you!
1 year ago
singletonkate says:
Thanks for all of the kind words! I was thrilled to be able to share these artists - they deserve the recognition!
1 year ago
TheOverstuffedChair says:
Thank you!! I found your blog about a month ago, and have been hooked! I agree, these artists, are all fantastic.
1 year ago
ikabags says:
Formidable ! Thanks !
1 year ago
Mclovebuddy says:
some of my faves are here. some new things, too. nice illustrative work.
1 year ago
PoleStar says:
gorgeous work!
1 year ago
thetarnishedhalo says:
WOW, an absolute feast for my soul on this quiet Wednesday! Love it!
1 year ago
HappyFaceArt says:
Really great to find you and your suggestions. Thanks so much.
1 year ago
IlluminatedPerfume says:
Terrific post, I found lots of new artists to all in love with!
1 year ago
providencevintage says:
I never thought that I might need someone to help me find art for my home, but the more I kept reading down this post, I realized how helpful it might be! I am inspire to find art for my home now, and to really think about it. Thanks for sharing all these wonderful artists with us! What talent! Laura from ProvidenceVintage
1 year ago
RadVintager says:
Love <3 <3 <3
1 year ago
TrudyPerks says:
Wow! Some wonderful work, thank you for bringing it to my attention! Best regards, Trudy
1 year ago
sockmonster says:
really wonderful new talent!
1 year ago
spalenka says:
Artist Empowerment is what its all about! Champion that art spirit. Peace Greg Artist As Brand
1 year ago
redpoppyvintageshop says:
gorgeous!
1 year ago
woodcutposters says:
Great info!
1 year ago
auntjanecan says:
Interesting! Yay to art!
1 year ago
sarantos says:
Thanks for this! :)
1 year ago
hollypaints says:
Thank you so much for showcasing artists! I wish there were a few more articles like this one on here more often. Really helps people to discover some really talented individuals.
1 year ago
JasmineLund says:
Intriguing! Thanks so much for sharing!
1 year ago
singletonkate says:
providencevintage - so happy to hear that you are inspired. the sky is the limit with all of the great, affordable art out there today. truly. many thanks to all the commenters!
1 year ago
lovelettersshop says:
Wonderful, thought-provoking choices!
1 year ago
emilybidwell says:
YES!
1 year ago
marinaasta says:
Great! Art without borders!
1 year ago
SoliDeoGloriaSDG says:
Great suggestions in finding art you love. Please buy original art!!
1 year ago
JanJat says:
Amazing finds and thanks for sharing! That's what I love about circles - people find things I probably would have never bumped into :)
1 year ago
KitKatCabaret says:
really unusual unique watercolors
1 year ago
jelene says:
very nice!!!
1 year ago
TheNightjar says:
Thanks for the info, love Couves work. Another way to find great art on Etsy that is particular to your tastes is to go to the artists shop that you like and go into their favorites. Most of the time I find new Favs that way that are very related to my taste
1 year ago
simplebutgorgeous says:
hmmmm... art can be different
1 year ago
RedOnionWoodworks says:
Nicely done, Kate!
1 year ago
LittleWrenPottery says:
I do love browsing art on etsy, it's great to see so many diverse styles! I think Jessica Lucas is my favourite.
1 year ago
adnagam says:
Love Terrence Payne Art.... that looks amazing!!
1 year ago
callmemimi says:
I love this article and all these wonderful artists!
1 year ago
vKnit says:
i love finding art on Etsy. SO many talented people here :) x
1 year ago
AlicePotter says:
A few of my faves up there already! Such a nice list :D
1 year ago
Xenotees says:
Wonderful selections! I just found some new favorites. I hope you come back again, because I don't know how I missed them before- thank you!
1 year ago
ImagineStudio says:
Amazing talent and beautiful work.
1 year ago
charlotart says:
I appreciate that you featured artists with different styles.
1 year ago
SkateBetty says:
I cannot believe how many talented people are on Esty! Super awesome.
1 year ago
ChrissiesRibbons says:
wow- pintameldia! Thank you for putting this article out there
1 year ago
theroyal says:
these are all so beautiful. i especially like michelle ramin
1 year ago
singletonkate says:
SkateBetty- i know! it blows my mind too how many talented people there are on etsy! TheNightjar - i do that too. and w/ etsy connect it's even easier to keep up with people's favorites.
1 year ago
eastbaycalifornia says:
Awesome! Thanks for posting these artists! <3
1 year ago
Numbers14 says:
lovely-excellent art!!!
1 year ago
Tilependantjewelry says:
Lovely and inspiring. Thanks you!
1 year ago
pineappleaisle says:
Thanks for the tips and sharing these artists!
1 year ago
SecondChants says:
Thanks for showcasing these artists.
1 year ago
inspirationsbyd says:
Great source for finding artists and their great work.
1 year ago
SecondChants says:
Sometimes I check out the favorites of artists who inspire me on etsy. I usually get a few new ideas there.
1 year ago
JewelrybyMay says:
Love the art ,so much talent!
1 year ago
loopyboopy says:
Thank you so much for featuring the amazing artists of Etsy...really!! I have defintly found some new favorites here. Truly inspired and incredible work. thank you!
1 year ago
scottgarrette says:
Thanks for the tips. Would love to have an Etsy Art-filled home!
1 year ago
SatinandBirch says:
There are so many talented painters and illustrators on Etsy, it would be impossible to even scratch the surface. I don't know many of them, but I do everything I can to promote them. Once upon I time I wanted to paint, and I believe it is a gift you either have or you don't, I didn't, but trying my hand at it gave me such an appreciation for these talented people. I wish all the artist's on Etsy.. may your dreams come true, sooner than later. ox
1 year ago
KMalinka says:
Wonderful art!
1 year ago
astridanaturals says:
Very interesting artists!
1 year ago
jbeaudet says:
Thanks for featuring these artists. Their work is very current. I think I'm a kick ass artist too! There are a ton of very talented artists on here! :)
1 year ago
FranceGallery says:
There is so much great art to be found here!
1 year ago
SailThouForth says:
What beautiful and inspiring work. I love how art is such an individual experience. Everyone has their own, very personal, reaction to a work of art. I particularly like the style of couve illustrations - and I love jacksonswift's bunnies! :)
1 year ago
ZenDotStudio says:
Glad to see visual art featured here. There are so many wonderful artists on etsy it boggles the mind. Will have to check out some of the other collector sites too! Thanks for the great links.
1 year ago
theroyalvintage says:
so good
1 year ago
dhjonesdesign says:
inspiring!
1 year ago
ddfoto says:
What beautiful artwork!! Thanks for sharing the links.
1 year ago
withlovemandy says:
Love that there is a very affordable price range here!
1 year ago
HeyChica says:
Lovely art!
1 year ago
AndiPace says:
Amazing. Thank you for posting this.
1 year ago
percivalroad says:
fantastic work - unique styles!
1 year ago
SketchAway says:
so glad you curated this- i notice that art is underrepresented in treasuries... maybe because it doesn't fit "themes" and "color" search words as much as some other things do? always lovely to "find" beautiful work on etsy!
1 year ago
redemptionart says:
Thanks for the great advice, I do that for interior design, but in a file. Wonderful visual art!
1 year ago
MagicMarkingsArt says:
Love your blog. I have it on my blog sidebar so I have easy access to the latest developments in your art world and to introduce others to the same.
1 year ago
zorab925 says:
May I add vhmckenzie to this list
1 year ago
accentonvintage says:
Great tips on collecting art! thanks!
1 year ago
Iammie says:
Talented!
1 year ago
NothingButCrystal says:
intriguing !
1 year ago
sewhappy74 says:
awesome! Thanks for sharing :) xoxo
1 year ago
kurpisz says:
My favorite is it sounds good on the radio by pintameldia
1 year ago
artemisartbiju says:
really nice list. I like most jacksonswift.
1 year ago
dearpumpernickel says:
This is a good list, and great job you're doing helping artists to gain exposure - I love jacksonswift's work!
1 year ago
sculleydesign says:
I understand the difficulty of finding the right art for the right room. I have been looking for a large print for my lounge room for months! These are beautiful artists! Hmmm... lounge room maybe?
1 year ago
jamiemari says:
Great variety of artists! Really loving Jackson Swift!
1 year ago
shelbyhealey says:
Thank you for sharing these tips and amazing work. I have a whole new bunch of favourites now!
1 year ago
vintagemaison says:
Great article - particularly love jacksonswift work
1 year ago
dekanimal says:
Beautiful Works!! Thank you for sharing :)
1 year ago
mariposavintage says:
One of the best things about etsy is being able to buy prints of amazing art for like 15 euro its brilliant!
1 year ago
felicitycrew says:
The tools and blogs you suggested are indeed great resources for anyone interested in investing in some fresh art. Thanks for sharing!
1 year ago
MicaelaGreg says:
Beautiful compilation...
1 year ago
archaicdesign says:
beautiful! great article too!
1 year ago
archaicdesign says:
beautiful! great article too!
1 year ago
dementedsnowflake says:
gorgeous selection of artists, am going to favourite them all!! Great article to, thanks.
1 year ago
FishesMakeWishes says:
I've been a fan of Esti's work for a while, she is a great addition to an amazing selection of artists! Great article!
1 year ago
LouisestArt says:
Wonderful new discoveries!
1 year ago
CraftyStitchez says:
wow Interesting work. I love looking at all the different paintings. Great job.
1 year ago
SilverLinesJewelry says:
Love them!
1 year ago
jolinne says:
Lovely art!
1 year ago
lynncyrart says:
Thanks for bringing Art to the forefront, Etsy!! :)
1 year ago
GollyBard says:
I'm all agog! Fabulous art!
1 year ago
MACstyles says:
wonderful art! I think maggiegeobaxter should be on the list.
1 year ago
MACstyles says:
oops, it's maggiegeobax
1 year ago
personallook says:
Art is a wonderful expression!! Thanks for bringing it out Singletonkate!!!
1 year ago
BeeJayKay says:
So interesting!
1 year ago
BlueshineBaby says:
Esti's work is FABULOUS as is SHE! These Artists are ALL incredible...this is the first time I have seen this AMAZING spotlight...I am going to check in more. Thanks Kate for keeping us current...knowing other artists around the World is just as important as BECOMING one! HUGS Char.x
1 year ago
IMGirl says:
I am always interested in great art. Etsy has some of the best artists around!
1 year ago
antoniyakoleva says:
Wow thank you for this selection, I like that the pieces are in wide price range so as mentioned - art for everyone :) Now I am thinking of buying a new painting for my living room hihihih
1 year ago
EllaBands says:
Wow! These are all gorgeous artists. I really love Michelle Ramin---keeping her in mind when I need some more art (soon, of course!) xx www.kindnesspatiencebalance.com
1 year ago
ruthiebell says:
wow! neat
1 year ago
dreamversion says:
Always a pleasure to meet artists!!!
1 year ago
miccicohan says:
Great feature! I love the idea of the Blog and what Kate is doing with it. Outstanding artists! I'm hooked!
1 year ago
hollimoonart says:
Wonderful, so talented artist's! Thank you for the inspiration and links! xx
1 year ago
murphymae says:
As an artist and a collector I'm always looking for great art on etsy...thanks for all the leads!
1 year ago
ZinniaSnipSnap says:
Wow these are definitely some talented artists! Thank you for sharing this post!
1 year ago
RomanceCatsAndWhimsy says:
Awesome info and talent.Thank you. Found some artists work I just love!!
1 year ago
nowvintage says:
wonderful post!! I would love to see a regular fine art feature here to see other etsy fine artists! the curating of art would be a great feature!
1 year ago
SerantoniDesigns says:
Thank you for the way-fascinating journey! Stay Inspired, Mary Serantoni SERANTONI Desigsn
1 year ago
Krystyna81 says:
thank you for sharing some of the amazing Art on Etsy! I hope that you continue to represent and share a DIVERSE selection of Etsy artists - the landscape painters, the abstract artists, the portrait artists, still life, animal art, etc. All too often we see the same style over and over again. Branch out! Share some new stuff!
1 year ago
anakim says:
Fabulous!
1 year ago
PolychromeBeads says:
While I agree that the artists featured are worth noting, I object to the notion that only art that you can hang on your wall is "fine art". Etsy is awash with superb potters, metalsmiths, glassworkers, woodworkers, and the like - and I defy anyone to claim their work is not art!
1 year ago
KathysKreation says:
Lots of great pictures; I was a bit disappointed that all the artists used paper to express themselves. I used to draw, paint, sewed quite a bit, now I put my expressions in stone - literally. Hopefully next group of great Etsy artists will include many mediums.
1 year ago
Joystreet says:
Wonderful Ideas Etsy teams have made my art collection grow A's well a's having My studio In an artists building so have been lucky to trade for some artworks!
1 year ago
singletonkate says:
I agree wholeheartedly that art takes many forms and am personally a big fan of ceramics, jewelry, textiles, design objects... I think that at times fine art on Etsy is less talked about than other mediums. For example when I tell people I feature and buy fine art on Etsy it often comes as a surprise, and that was definitely part of the inspiration for this article.
1 year ago
WillowandQuinn says:
I am speechless. The abovementioned artists are truly incredible and outrageously talented. Kudos to all of you!
1 year ago
gilstrapdesigns says:
These artist are amazing!
1 year ago
solocosmo says:
Love them all!
1 year ago
angpange says:
So inspirational
1 year ago
MsMaddie says:
AH amazing!!
1 year ago
felicitytruscottart says:
Its always great to see what other artists are doing, thanks.
1 year ago
OhFaro says:
So much beauty on etsy. Thanks for sharing all of these wonderful artists.
1 year ago
CathyMcMurray says:
Kate, so great to see your fabulous taste in art spotlighted on Etsy! Love your selection of artists.
1 year ago
terryatmistycreek says:
Wonderful art choices. It is good to see paintings and prints in a world where so many things are not hand made. These examples are why Etsy has become such a success. Inspirational.
1 year ago
5gardenias says:
each and every one of these artists is wonderful-- thank you for bringing their beautiful and fascinating work to light!
1 year ago
5gardenias says:
each and every one of these artists is wonderful-- thank you for bringing their beautiful and fascinating work to light!
1 year ago
ellenhowardhandmade says:
amazing work! etsy is a treasure trove. I'm so excited to be part of it all.
1 year ago
prisonbreak007 says:
that;s great .so lovly
1 year ago
poorjimsvintage says:
hearts for jackson swift
1 year ago
dwcartgallery says:
Amazing works - Thank you for sharing your talents!
1 year ago
marjudesignsforyou says:
Thanks for sharing...
1 year ago
ritzydesigns says:
Outstanding!!! I love all the great talent out there.
1 year ago
gretchenmist says:
inspired now :) thanks for this great article.
1 year ago
Bumbleweedz says:
I like these images, much talent and originality.
1 year ago
ZenBrush says:
Useful links and ideas.
1 year ago
InezGill says:
not my style but interesting
1 year ago
milkandcookies says:
wow, love this post. thanks for introducing me to some new artists!! So much talent on etsy...
1 year ago
ArtisticEnchantment says:
Thank you for sharing all the tips. I am pretty new and I still have to find my way around, this helps. Great picks for spotlighing artists too, love the their work!
1 year ago
WillOaksStudio says:
Great intro to collecting article! I'd like to add that collecting by theme can be very exciting here on Etsy. I've collected art about "birds" for many years & here, I've easily doubled my collection in just a couple years. So much talent, so many styles & different media, it's incredible!
1 year ago
Jessicabstract says:
Really beautiful work :)
1 year ago
beadsbymiyuki says:
Very creative works. Thank you for sharing. Miyuki
1 year ago
gwenmeyerson says:
I enjoyed reading about these etsy artists and in particular, responded to Michelle's images. Thank you.
1 year ago
girliepains says:
You neek!
1 year ago
AristoCards says:
I agree. I've recently done a pop art treasury, a mixed media treasury, and a photo reaslim one! I always find incredible artists! Yesterday I 'discovered' Chris Weed, who makes amazing scultpure in Denver, CO. http://www.etsy.com/shop/chrisjweed?ref=pr_faveshops What a wonderful service.♥♥
1 year ago
Beadit1 says:
I loved the print not so much lost as less. Wish i had the extra money!
1 year ago
thegetupvintage says:
Love all of them! Thank you for sharing!
1 year ago
forrestinavintage says:
Nice feature--not enough attention is given to the ART section on Etsy. All unique in their own way yet I can definitely see the author's personal taste in art in the similarities between the work chosen for this post. Congrats to everyone included! :)
1 year ago
harmonyvanlue says:
Nice fine art feature, and I really like the featured artists as well! Nicely done!
1 year ago
Liwlig says:
Really nice stuff you've found. Thanx for sharing with us:0) Def have found some new delicious art I'll heart<3
1 year ago
SIKIU says:
This is so inspiring!
1 year ago
SIKIU says:
This is so inspiring!
1 year ago
devinrobertsstudio says:
I really like the advice from kate!
1 year ago
Natasha Wescoat from wescoatart says:
That's a great post with reasonable tips, but it would've been nice to see some of the more talented, breath taking work I've seen on Etsy, rather than this ...Hipster...stuff. Not with lack of talent, but lack of range and aesthetics. But it's all subjective, right? Ha.
9 days ago