October 8, 2024
Where to Buy Cool Artwork Online: 43 Best Stores for Prints, Paintings, and More

No room is ever truly complete without cool artwork and wall decor. The good news? There’s plenty of affordable art—including prints, paintings, and other striking pieces—that you can find on the internet at a range of prices. We’ve rounded up 43 of the best places to buy art online. Across these sites you’ll find a wide range of art styles at a range of affordable price points—from low cost to slightly more high-end prices. Plus, you can buy from the comfort of your own home. Art has never been so accessible. Whether you want to buy graphic paintings, discover an up-and-comer, or invest in some statement pieces, the picks you want are just a click away. 

May Woodland Wildflowers (2016) by Sophie Scharer

“St Ives harbour, a gull’s eye view” (2023) by Tim Treagust

Founded in London in 2011, Artfinder is an online marketplace for original pieces of art from around the globe. The site sorts its offerings by both style and medium, making it easy to browse the more than 200,000 pieces (including abstract paintings, sculpture, photography, collage, and digital art), all of which are signed by the artist. Prices start at $24 and can go up to over $3000. The site also has dedicated services for interior designers purchasing cool artwork for its clients.

Cat with Ball Canvas Wall Art by Picomodi

For those who like to swap out their art on a regular basis, Society6’s assorted collection of whimsical, affordable prints is a great bet. Everything from cheeky sayings to watercolor florals, nature scenes, and abstracts can be had for as little as $20, so your gallery wall is limitless.

Abstract Landscape Giclée by Ranko Ajdinovic

On the more expensive side, Saatchi Art boasts an impressive collection of art. While some of the prices can reach into the thousands, original art—which includes photography, collages, canvas prints, oil paintings, and sculptures—starts at around $110, and limited-edition prints at $75. The site also runs a complimentary art advisory service, where a team of curators will build a collection for you based on your taste or space.

New Dance by Deborah Velasquez

When you think of Minted, there’s no doubt that stationary and gifts come to mind—but don’t sleep on its incredible collection of art. You’ll find curated collections that feature independent artists, Black artists, and more. There are pieces in a wide variety of mediums, including paintings, drawings, photography, and more. It also has really unique and stylish options for custom art. For example, you can commission a portrait of your pooch or a rendering of your home

“Calming Waves” by Oliver Gal

Colorblock Lacquer Square Dimensional Wall Art by Margo Selby

West Elm is a destination for all things tasteful: Furniture, rugs, lighting, home decor, and more. It also has an expansive selection of wall art. Prints, photography, and canvas art are par for the course, and it also stocks 3D pieces, tapestries, and macramé art. There’s something for every room in the house, from pastel pieces fit for a nursery to Japanese art that would make sense in a modern, minimalist space. If you live near one of its physical stores, you can check out a small sample of its offerings in real life. However, its selection online is even more robust.

Heshi Yu Fishing Village Circa 1980

Nina Bovasso Blue Lace Thumbprint Mound 2022

A favorite of the interior-design set, 1stDibs hosts a large inventory of art from established galleries, from Old Master dealers to contemporary specialists, much of which is available for purchase on the spot. Original Banksy street art has even been known to pop up now and then. Prices for many works are listed, and you can easily filter your search. The site’s curated sales are a good way to see how art might mix with vintage and antique furnishings or to check out artists whose work you might not know.

Magical Marrakech Framed Art Print with Wood Frame by Deny Designs

Stay Home No. 3 Framed Wall Art by Deny Designs

Nordstrom, no doubt, is a fashion and beauty destination, but the stylish retailer is also a hub for design-forward decor, including photography, art prints, and paintings. 

Eucalyptus Greenery Wall Art Set by Art Space Lia

Riding in Swimsuits Canvas Art

If you’re anything like us, you rely on Etsy for all things home decor, and cool paintings and original works are no exception. Etsy offers every type of art you can imagine, from stunning black-and-white photography to bespoke oil paintings. Shop at Etsy, and you can take anything—your living room, home office, man cave—to the next level while also supporting small business owners and artisans.

Blue Lisbon by Raisa Zwart Photography

Mixtiles takes the guesswork out of creating a gallery wall. It has tons of ready-to-go sets that are made to complement one another in color, style, and placement. If you don’t like all the items in a set, don’t worry: You can easily remove or replace the art in each collection (it has a huge art library to choose from). Additionally, you can upload your own photos or artwork to make something completely custom. 

The other great thing about Mixtiles? It has sticky strips on the back of each print that stick to your wall. That’s right: no nails, no hammers, no damage. Plus, you can remove and re-stick them with ease.

Iveta Abolina Blush Forest Bamboo Framed Wall Art by Deny Designs

Van and Surfboard Framed Wall Art (Set of 2)

Target has lovely curations of cool art, including quirky, boho picks from Opalhouse and geometric, abstract, and modern artwork from Project 62. Framed or unframed, with matting or without, sets or single pieces, Target has it all. 

Connection by Heather Polk

Spacey Studios offers archival-quality framed prints in limited-edition rounds of 25 pieces from a curation of emerging North American and European artists. Prints can be customized with different frame colors and sizes, and the platform also facilitates commissions with artists represented in its collection.

Flower 6 by Max Blackmore

Drool believes that you should never settle for boring walls—and we couldn’t agree more. Its contemporary collection of art features prints, original paintings, graphic design, typography, and more. Shopping for the right piece is easy, given that you can sort by theme, color, medium, or subject.

Voodoo In My Blood Sleeps 6: The Sea In Me

One look at Good Black Art’s selection will show you these statement pieces are worth every penny. Good Black Art curates work from Black artists around the globe, while simultaneously mentoring them and fostering community along the way. The result is a selection of artwork that evocatively captures aspects of the Black experience. Offerings range from ceramic sculptures by Maya Beverly to futuristic paintings by Kadine Lindsay.

Dog Days of Summer Art Print

Rifle Paper Co. has some of the cutest prints around, and at an especially affordable price. It has everything from sweet florals to cityscapes, all with a touch of whimsy. Among its bestsellers you’ll find cute art like the homage to the many dog breeds pictured above. All of its art is available with or without a frame, and most prints come in two or more sizes. Come for the art, and you’ll probably head to the checkout with prints as well as some fun wrapping paper or tote bags.

Kiss 6 in Wine by Dana Veraldi

Sunset Wall by James Needham

Founded in 2012 by Chelsea Neman and Jordan Klein, Tappan aims to nurture emerging artists by connecting them to seasoned collectors. This support extends beyond the internet too: Tappan has curated numerous exhibitions of its artists in assorted spaces throughout Los Angeles. Tappan certainly features pieces on the higher end—with some items priced at upwards of $10,000—but you’ll also find small paintings for around $175.

3 Xhosa Ladies Large Wall Tapestry

54Kibo features contemporary African art across mediums. The brand’s name was inspired by Kibo, the volcanic peak at the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Founded by Nana Quagraine to address what she saw as a void in the market, 54Kibo has a fantastic selection of art, pillows, blankets, furniture, rugs, and more. The wall art includes beaded wall hangings, stunning prints—among which there’s a collection by designer Lisa Hunt—and mirrors. 

A Vanity Fair Cover Of Opera-goersby George H Clisbee

Tallulah Bankhead Surrounded By Balloonsby Cecil Beaton

The Baltic Club Peony Art Print

Deer Art Print by Sarah Walsh

Baltic Club is a one-stop shop for home decor, and it has a nice selection of quirky art prints. It offers contemporary works of art featuring animals, plants, florals, city scenes, and more. All the pieces have a fresh feel and are sure to liven up any room. While you’re shopping, make sure to check out the rest of its offerings, including frames, vases, textiles, and stationary. 

Klimt: The Sunflower Framed Print

Agapanthus Matted Print by Claude Monet

If you’re looking for high quality reproductions of some of the world’s best art, you’ll find it in the Museum of Modern Art’s Design Store. Its thoughtfully curated shop has a little bit of everything, including works of impressionism, pop art, and vintage posters.

Vintage 1970’s Alvin Ailey Original Photographs

Vintage “jungle Fever ” Promo Lobby Card Prints (German, 1991)

BLK MKT Vintage is a Brookyn-based design shop specializing in decor, literature, and records that celebrate Black history and artistic expression. Its online shop features a unique collection of vintage art prints you can’t find elsewhere. The highly framable pieces include rare posters, magazine covers, movie stills, and more. You’ll also find vintage patches, collectible VHS tapes, and trading cards you’ll want to add to your shopping cart. 

Face 1 Art Print by Justina Blakeney

Alessa Art Print by Justina Blakeney

Looking for a fresh take on wall decor (and home decor in general)? Head to Jungalow. Everything in its collections is fresh, bold, and vibrant. Jungalow showcases collections from artists around the world as well as artworks from founder Justina Blakeney, and much of the selection is bohemian and colorful. 

Anine Cecilie Iversen Cerulean Still Life

The Dream by Hanna Peterson

Discover cool prints and modern art posters that will add a polish to your bare bedroom, dining room, and living room walls. The Poster Club is well-curated, reasonably priced, and easy to browse. You can shop by size, orientation, price, color, artist, or art category—and we love a good sorting system because it makes the whole art-buying process less overwhelming. Once you’ve settled on a print, you can also choose a frame. The frames are available in basically every color and style imaginable. Once you have a print and frame picked out, the Poster Club will assemble it and ship out your bespoke creation (you can also buy the prints individually without framing, if you prefer).

Build Your Own by Amberlee Green

Biscuit Football by Neals Niat

Swakara Atwell-Bennett founded BetterShared and launched it in 2016 as a platform dedicated to showcasing artists of the African Diaspora. Based in the U.K. with wide-ranging shipping options within Europe and to the U.S., art lovers can choose from a wide selection of prints, photographs, paintings, and mixed-media works—there’s even a curation for the budget-conscious collector, where no piece is over 100 British pounds.

One Kings Lane Whimsical Vegetable Couple, 1900

Like West Elm, we all know and love One King’s Lane for their luxe furniture selection, but the classy retailer also has an equally lovely selection of art. The selection is especially fitting if you’re looking for whimsical, cottage-inspired English art for a gallery wall or to hang around a new home.

Boho Arid, Dusk Lake: 2-Print Boho Set

Palomarin Decor is a gem of a small business with a unique selection of cottage, coastal, cabin, and island artwork. Notably, Palomarin Decor strives to be as eco-friendly as possible, and all its fine art prints are made using green-certified fine art paper. 

Garden in Bloom Arles, c.1888

GICLEE PRINT Breakfast with the Morning Newspaper, 1898

In terms of affordable art, it doesn’t get much better than Art.com. The online retailer has a breadth of options organized by type, price point, and more. You can even purchase frames for your pieces.

Alpine Glow in the Valley by Ariel Lee

Camp Nathan Hale (mess call) by Gordon Parks

The goal of 20×200 is to provide art for everyone. The 1,000 editions the site has produced so far range from $24 to $10,000, and each is produced exclusively for 20×200. The company also wants customers to be passionate and knowledgeable about the art it receives, so every print or photo ships with documentation about the work, and the site announces each new launch with an informative write-up on the artist and project.

Boston Warehouse 19×25 Palm Spring Art Under Glass

Collen Karis Designs 30×30 Plaster Rainbow Texture Canvas Wall Art

If you’ve ever lost track of time wandering through a HomeGoods or perusing their online marketplace, don’t worry—you’re not alone. The HomeGoods wall decor collection keeps it pretty simple, but there’s plenty of canvases, metal wall art, triptychs, and more, and it’s all available for reasonable prices.

Kira Cyan Present Time Art Print

Bartender’s Guide Flag Tapestry

Part of why we love Urban Outfitters is for their modern yet groovy style—so it makes sense that approach would bleed into the art they feature. Their prints and wall hangings feel fresh and cool, and will add just the right amount of distinct character to your room.

Untitled, (verre) William Luz

Nine Women Work by Dana Bell

With a wide variety of original artworks available to purchase across a diverse set of mediums, Uprise Art is easily one of your best options to begin investing in your art collection. While some of the pieces can get pricy, the site has sections of curations available at under $800 or under $350. Uprise also offers art consultations and payments in monthly installments to make the artwork more accessible. 

Flora by Berenice Hernandez

Serious Dreamer by Loulou Avenue

Copenhagen-based e-tailer Paper Collective sells artworks with a mission. The company collaborates with artists, designers, and illustrators to create prints, posters, cards, and accessories that are certified eco-friendly with a seal from the Danish government. On top of that, a portion of the sale proceeds for each work goes to a charity of the artist’s choosing.

Yellow Free Bird Gold Framed Art Print

White and Blue Hydrangeas Framed Canvas Art Print

Kirkland’s keeps it simple with art that’s understated but can still serve as the pièce de résistance that ties a whole room together. From water colors to quaint sketches, these options feel ideal for your first apartment or for the gallery wall that you’re crafting in your guest room.

Nelson Pop Art Blue and Black Poster

Herman Miller is famed for its office chairs and midcentury-modern furniture, but the brand also has a unique selection home decor, including contemporary prints and posters. Among them, you’ll find pop art, typography, and abstract art, all bursting with vivid color.

Astronaut Wall Art (Set of 2)

Haus and Hues Modern Abstract Wall Art Prints

Similarly, Amazon has all kinds of affordable art. Whatever your vibe, you can find something to suit it—whether it’s retro pop art, anime posters, nature photography, or acrylic art. You can even find reproductions of the world’s most famous art, including Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night. 

Walker Noble is a design studio that has a robust collection of lush landscapes and desert-inspired art. The Saguaro Palm Springs commissioned Walker Noble to create custom pieces for its hotel, a fitting choice. In addition to desert art, Walker Noble also specializes in abstract and landscape art, as well as minimalist line drawings and nature-themed children’s art.

Poppies by Madelen Möllard

Fouiller La Nuit by Maliv

This European art store is based in The Netherlands and ships worldwide. Its top-quality giclée prints run the creative gamut. You’ll find colorful abstracts, vintage prints, and Japandi pieces, which blend together Japanese and Scandinavian aesthetics. There’s even a nursery collection that has chic baby room decor. Oh, and if you’re looking for a gift idea, you’ll be happy to know it offers gift cards starting at €10,00 (the equivalent of $12.20).

The Signal Study by Flora Kirk

Pals, Spain by Suzy Spooner

Inprnt features a carefully curated collection of artists. Its unique collections include everything from fine art and photo prints to graphic art and metal prints. It also offer illustrations, like this beautiful watercolor by Seattle-based artist Suzy Spooner. Inprnt prides itself on using top-of-the-line and gallery-quality materials, ensuring that the artwork will last a lifetime and never degrade over time. 

Channel Islands National Park

Yosemite National Park Poster Print

As the name suggests, this online art store specializes in cool art prints that pay homage to national parks around the United States. Each poster features a vintage-style design, and is made with 100{ae4c731f0fa9ef51314dbd8cd1b5a49e21f1d642b228e620476f3e076dd7c050} recycled stock paper using soy-based inks. All the prints are available as both posters and canvas prints, not to mention postcards and stickers. 

Vintage Matisse Still Life

Nordic Peace offers a limited collection of minimalist art prints, reproductions, and curated gallery wall sets. Its collection includes graphic art, photography, and word art. In addition to wall art, Nordic Peace also offers a variety of creative, artistic home decor (vases, trays, mirrors, and rugs), and accessories (including phone cases, jewelry, and slippers).

Paper Craft World brings art to life with its unique and eye-catching 3D wall art and decor. The pieces housed in Paper Craft are big, bold, and perfect for any space you want to infuse with fun (especially kids’ rooms and contemporary spaces). The lips and shark above are just a taste of its quirky selection. Its imaginative pieces include a unicorn, a macaw, a seahorse duo, dinosaurs, and even a sloth hanging off a branch designed to extend out from your wall. 

Peking Opera Performer, 2009-2019

Luminous Eye by Fung Cheung

Chop Suey Club is a treasure trove of contemporary Chinese design. In addition to art, CSC sells books, tableware, incense, jewelry, accessories, and clothing—all with an eye towards promoting Chinese culture. If you want to visit CSC at its physical location, you can find the lifestyle boutique in New York’s Lower East Side.

Vintage Advertising Poster – La Chablisienne Wall Art

Free Flow Wall Art Circle Art Group

Need one big canvas for a statement piece? GreatBigCanvas has you covered. They have a variety of styles and subjects—including vintage art, movie posters, and figurative art. Plus, all of it is meticulously organized into different sections: subjects, colors, styles, rooms, artists, and even ideas specifically for a gallery wall.

Camella Ehlke Moon Soulmates Collection

Sue Huang & Jonah King R001

Guilty By Association is definitely one of the more expensive retailers on this list, with some pieces priced as high as $8,000. But there are a few pieces you can score for under $1,000 if you’re looking for a big splurge that doesn’t feel incredibly out of this world. It’s certainly a retailer ideal for those looking to invest in artwork they want to keep forever and ever, and—with Guilty By Association—you’re able to support work that encourages and empowers more inclusivity in art.