Original Art Buyer’s Guide
Buying original art should feel exciting, not intimidating. Whether you are choosing your first painting, adding to an existing collection, or searching for a meaningful gift, this guide will help you find a piece that feels right for you and your space.
Each available painting is a one-of-a-kind piece created by Zhanna, and once it has been sold, it will not be reproduced or restocked.
How to Choose an Original Painting
Start With the Art You Love
You do not need to be an art expert to choose original art. Begin by noticing which paintings naturally catch your attention.
It might be a particular color combination, an interesting texture, a sense of movement, or simply the feeling a painting creates. Abstract art is personal, and there is no wrong reason to connect with a piece.
Choose the artwork you will be happy to see every day—not simply the one that matches your furniture perfectly.
Consider the Size of Your Space
Before placing your order, check the dimensions provided in the product description and measure the wall where you plan to display the painting.
You can use masking tape to mark the dimensions on the wall. This provides a simple preview of how much space the artwork will occupy.
As a general guide:
- Small paintings work beautifully on shelves, gallery walls, desks, or narrow walls.
- Medium paintings can create a focal point above a console table, bed, or smaller sofa.
- Large paintings make a bold statement in living rooms, dining areas, entrances, and offices.
Remember to leave some open space around the painting so that it has room to breathe.
Check the Material and Finish
Many of Zhanna’s paintings are created on stretched canvas and can be displayed directly on the wall without glass. Some artworks are created on board and may need to be framed before they can be displayed.
Please check the individual product description for information about the artwork’s:
- Dimensions
- Materials
- Canvas or board type
- Surface finish
- Framing requirements
- Included hanging hardware
The paintings are protected with artist’s varnish to help preserve their color and finish over time.
Think Beyond Matching Colors
Artwork does not have to match every color in a room. Instead, it can introduce contrast, energy, warmth, or an unexpected focal point.
A bold painting can bring personality to a neutral space, while a softer piece can add balance to a colorful room. You can also use smaller decorative details—such as cushions, ceramics, books, or flowers—to subtly repeat one of the colors found in the artwork.
Most importantly, choose a painting that makes the room feel more like your own.
How to Buy an Original Painting
Buying from Zhanna Abstract is simple:
- Browse the available pieces in the online shop.
- Open the painting you are interested in and review its photographs, dimensions, materials, and description.
- Add the artwork to your cart.
- Enter your delivery information and complete the secure checkout process.
- Once your order has been prepared and dispatched, you will receive delivery information by email.
Because every painting is an original, only one of each piece is available. Adding an artwork to your cart does not reserve it until checkout has been completed.
What Is Included With Your Purchase?
Every original artwork comes with a Certificate of Authenticity confirming that it is a genuine, one-of-a-kind piece by Zhanna Lutova.
Your certificate should be stored somewhere safe. It may also be shared with an insurer or art appraiser as supporting information about the artwork.
Selected paintings also include hanging hardware. Please check the individual product description to see exactly what is included with your chosen piece.
Delivery and International Orders
Orders within South Africa are sent by courier. Delivery generally takes up to seven days after dispatch, although larger paintings or outlying areas may require additional time.
International shipping may be arranged on request. Because delivery costs depend on the artwork’s size, weight, and destination, please contact us for a personalized shipping quote before ordering.
Very large paintings may also require special delivery arrangements.
Caring for Your Original Art
To help keep your painting looking beautiful:
- Avoid placing it in prolonged direct sunlight.
- Keep it away from excessive moisture, steam, and heat.
- Dust it gently with a clean, dry, soft cloth.
- Do not use household cleaning products or water on the painted surface.
- Hold the artwork by its frame or edges when moving it.
- Store the Certificate of Authenticity separately in a safe place.
If you would like to display a painting in a bathroom, kitchen, or especially sunny room, speak to a professional framer about additional protection.
Would You Like Help Choosing?
Still deciding between a few paintings? You are welcome to contact us before placing your order.
Let us know which artworks you are considering, where you would like to display them, and the approximate size of your wall. We will be happy to answer questions about the colors, scale, materials, finish, or framing requirements.
You can also contact us to enquire about viewing an artwork in person. Private viewings may be arranged for serious buyers by appointment.
Every original painting has its own personality. Take your time, trust your response to the artwork, and choose the piece you would love to live with.