Artwork by Andrea Metcalf.

I won't name any offenders but it always breaks my heart when I go into a craft or furniture store and watch people drop a hefty amount of money on a mass-produced piece of art. Especially, when I know that for the same price or sometimes cheaper they can get an unique one of kind piece, which in my opinion is much more priceless.

It is possible to fill your homes will original art and these are some of the artist that will sell it to you:

Andrea Metcalf

Andrea Metcalf lives and works out of upstate, NY. Her love for art is showcased in her use in of the multi media primitive, folk art genre. Andrea's derives inspiration from yo-yo quilts, antique penny rugs and needlework. Though these are her inspirations she definitely puts her own funky twist by working in antique aspects to give her work a very vintage feel. Her work would look good in any country style home or be good to give your home a very comfy feel.

Andrea loves to refer to her art as 'grubby-prim' and only sales originals. She began to sale on Ebay and did that for 5 years giving her experience in on-line sales. Lately, she has opted for the more community based feeling of Etsy. Her most recent endeavor has involved trying to help visual artist get some notice and exposure on Etsy. She's made it her personal mission to bring awareness that good fine art can be purchased on Etsy even if it's difficult to find. Her work can be seen and purchased here.

Twice a week I will feature a hand picked Etsy artist because I believe, as well, that every ones home deserves to be a backdrop of themselves and original art is the perfect way to do that. There is so much out there but we need to find it. Happy hunting!