Invest in Beauty: Art as an Act of Love for Yourself - La Gazette #20

“Is beauty a luxury—or a lifeline?”

We hesitate to invest in beauty.

We call it unnecessary.

But what if it’s the most essential thing of all?

Hello dear friend,

I’ve heard it many times:

“I love this painting, but I can’t justify it.”

“It’s not practical.”

“It’s just… a luxury.”

But here’s the truth: beauty is not a luxury. It’s a lifeline.

We live in a world that asks us to be efficient, productive, rational. But our homes are not spreadsheets. They are emotional landscapes. And beauty—real, resonant beauty—is what makes those landscapes liveable.

Art is not wasteful.

It’s how we tell ourselves: you matter.

It’s how we say: this space is yours.

It’s how we remind ourselves to feel.

In Joyful, Ingrid Fetell Lee writes:

“Colour vision is not an extravagance but an integral sense that relates directly to our survival.”

“Colour is vibrancy that lets us know our surroundings are alive and help us thrive.”

Art is part of that vibrancy.

It’s how we create a home that doesn’t just function—but feels.

So if you’ve ever hesitated to invest in a painting you love, ask yourself:

Would I hesitate to invest in joy?

In comfort?

In a space that restores me?

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Choosing art is not about impressing others.

It’s about honoring yourself.

Here’s how to begin:

• Choose a piece that makes you feel something—calm, joy, nostalgia, warmth.

• Don’t worry about matching the couch. Worry about matching your soul.

• Ask: Would I want to live with this every day? Would it make me feel more like myself?

• Listen to your feelings: Am I intrigued, fascinated by this piece?

If you can’t take your eyes from a painting, if you wish you had more time to explore every corner of the frame, you should pay attention because your heart has chosen... Don't let yourself down.

If you’re ready to invest in beauty—not as a luxury, but as a form of care—you can explore my available works, or reach out to begin a commission that reflects your story.

Let your home become a place of restoration.

Let it love you back.

Thank you for reading.

Wishing you a lovely weekend.

Marion V-W.