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Painting by Sharis DeJaynes- Zatisa Artist

It’s no secret that many (maybe even most) couples live together before they tie the knot. This means that the acquisition of flatware, plates, and vases is often set aside in favor of more creative wedding bounty, ranging from honeymoon registries to cash donations.  Whether you’re trying to decide what to ask for on your wedding registry or scratching your head about what to get your Cousin Al as a wedding present, original art could be the answer.

Recently married, I was more than pleased when several of my friends opted to give us beautifully framed photographs and original wall art for our new apartment. Over the mantle hangs a gorgeous shot of our hometown landmark, the Golden Gate Bridge. Next to my desk, a black and white architectural shot is displayed, a gift from my sister-in-law. Just outside of the kitchen, an original painting of the Napa Valley (courtesy of Aunt June) welcomes all who dare to cook in our oh-so-small galley. Every time I look around our apartment, I see hints of the beautiful friendships that my husband and I have been blessed with over the past several years.

If you want to buy art for a newly married friend or family member, it doesn’t have to be an ordeal. As you browse through the original paintings and contemporary wall art on Zatista, ask yourself the following questions:

• Do your friends prefer original paintings, art prints, or photographs? If you’re not sure, take notice of what your friends currently choose to hang in their homes and offices.

• Is there a particular color or tone that the couple enjoys? Use the couple’s wedding colors as a jumpstart to get you brainstorming.

• Does the couple enjoy a specific theme? For example, my husband and I like original photographs that have a California feel. If you’re unsure of what your friends might want, feel free to ask the couple what subjects they’d prefer.

If you’d like your friends and family members to consider giving you original art as a wedding gift, make sure to let potential gift givers know what mediums you prefer. Create a Zatista profile that highlights your favorite pieces so that your friends and family members can get a better idea of what you’re interested in owning.

Photograph: Adam Regan - Zatista Artist

Are you the girl who matches her earrings, bag, and shoes just to go to the grocery store? Perhaps you’re the guy who hangs your business shirts by cut and color. People might tease you and call you OCD, but in the end, your matchy matchy tendencies can be a great asset when it comes to choosing wall art for your home.

Here’s why:

Matchy matchy art creates a sense of flow. By coordinating the shapes, colors, or themes of your wall art, you will invoke a feeling of serenity and calm as you walk into each room.

Matchy matchy art jumpstarts conversations. Finding a series of complimentary paintings and photographs that tell a story ensures that your pieces will become instant conversation starters.

Matchy matchy art equals future possibilities. When you choose pieces of art that share something in common (colors, themes, shapes) you open the door to utilizing your pieces for years to come. A series of prints in the kitchen can easily become guest room wall art when you move into a new space.

Matchy matchy art is easier to sell. Tired of the three painting series you bought five years ago? You may find that selling off the paintings as a set may put money in your pocket faster, as you’ll be providing a full wall solution to someone with white space anxiety.

Misty Nile (1995)

Not sure how to begin creating a unified look for one of the rooms in your home? Follow these easy steps.

1. Start your search by clicking here .
2. Decide which color you’d like to be the primary focus of your palette.
3. If you are interested in a certain theme (ie: ocean, floral, countryside), enter your keyword in the keyword box.