Original Art vs Prints: What Collectors Should Know

If you are weighing up original art vs prints what collectors should know, this guide cuts through the noise. It is written for interior designers and grounded in the practice behind Ritushka's abstract seascapes.

Where most people go wrong

The underlying principle is restraint and intention: choose fewer, better works, give them room to breathe, and let palette and light do the work. A considered original will outlast trends and reward years of looking.

Key takeaways

• Hang the centre of the piece at eye level — about 145–150cm from the floor.
• Account for furniture height: leave 15–25cm between a sofa top and the base of the work.
• Frame floating or leave deep-edge canvases unframed for a clean, contemporary finish.
• Measure the wall, then choose a work that fills roughly two-thirds to three-quarters of its width.

Why it matters

The underlying principle is restraint and intention: choose fewer, better works, give them room to breathe, and let palette and light do the work. A considered original will outlast trends and reward years of looking.

Working with Ritushka

Ritushka creates abstract seascapes from a studio in Lane Cove, Sydney, working directly with interior designers across Australia and worldwide. Every original is signed, ships fully insured with a certificate of authenticity, and commissions are welcomed for bespoke size, palette and scale. Explore the related Abstract Seascapes collection or start a commission to take the next step.