When it comes to both collecting and making artwork, there are many ways to go about it. Of course you could collect art work that is not necessarily connected but appeals to you nonetheless in some way or another.

Alternatively, you might be someone more concerned with the investment aspect of art collecting only going for pieces you know will appreciate in value.

If however, you’re a serious collector doing so for the sake of art, you might have thought about collecting by set and series. So what’s this all about? Let’s find out!

What are Sets and Series?  

When it comes to artists, many enthusiasts would be aware that besides producing individual pieces of work, they also tend to work with multiple pieces which belong to a single set. These are also referred to as a series in some cases.

What governs or drives a series might vary from one artist to another. Where for some a series or set may be inspired by a single subject or event, others might simply comprise of the process path taken to reach a final piece of work.

In a sense a series of artwork is a sort of narrative. A story if you will. The subject of the story told could be anything from an artistic recording of historical events to the different stages of a piece of work being made. When looking at the pieces of a set or series in combination, the overall impact can at times be far more powerful than that of a single piece of work.

 Why to Collect in Sets?

When it comes to collecting in sets, it’s a little like following multiple editions of your favorite book or investing in a complete set of jewelry for instance. Sure the work on its own is powerful and has impact but when put together with the others, this impact multiplies.

A complete set of any work which is publicly acclaimed is also bound to appreciate by way of value!

How to go About It?

If you, as a collector are interested in collecting by set and series or in making your own, there are ways to go about it. You can do so by supporting the work of a single artists and following their various artistic endeavors.

You can also invest in artwork that follows a common theme be this by way of composition, color, affect or subject.

Whether you’re looking to buy and collect modern abstract paintings or you’re more inclined to subjects like landscapes, you can group the work you invest in keeping in mind some of the things mentioned above.

Winding Down

The feeling of finally bringing a set or series of artwork to completion is one only those who collect in that manner can understand. Those of you looking for artwork for sale in Dallas might find some artists and work worth following on our online gallery!