Buying your First MEGHarper

So you've been standing in front of one of my paintings — either at a festival or right here on this screen — and something in you lit up. Maybe it made you laugh. Maybe it made you go quiet. Maybe you just couldn't stop looking at it.

That feeling? That's exactly why I paint.

If you've never bought original art before — or never bought one of mine — I want to make this as easy and joyful as the paintings themselves. Here's everything you need to know.

"I'm not sure I can afford it."

I hear this more than anything else — and I always say the same thing: there is a MEGHarper for every budget and every wall.

Paper prints start at just $40 and they are stunning — archival quality, rich color, and over 500 designs to choose from. If you've fallen in love with a subject but aren't ready for an original, a print is a beautiful place to start.  I have multiple sizes in both canvas and paper available.

Original paintings on reclaimed materials start at $475 — and if you've found one you truly love and want to talk about making it work, just reach out. I believe art should be accessible to people who love it and I'm always happy to have that conversation. Payment plans are available — just ask.

Prints from $40 · Originals from $750 · Pet Portraits from $475

"I have a hard time choosing."

Good news — this is my favorite problem to solve.

Start by asking yourself one simple question: where is this piece going to live? A bold colorful statement piece for your living room is a completely different conversation than something intimate and joyful for your bedroom or office.

Still stuck? Email me directly with a photo of your space and tell me what feeling you want every time you walk into that room. I'll point you in exactly the right direction. This is genuinely one of my favorite parts of what I do.  Use the "contact Meg" tab on my website. 

"Will it actually make a difference in my room?"

Every single collector says the same thing after hanging their piece: "I had no idea how much I needed this until it was on my wall."

MEGHarper paintings don't match a room. They transform it. They become the thing everything else coordinates around — the first thing guests notice, the thing that makes your home feel like YOU.

Here's what some of my collectors have said:

"Every single person who comes to our house stops and stares. Three people have already asked where we got it."

"I look at it every single morning and it makes me smile before I've even had my coffee."

"I bought it as a gift and she cried when she opened it."

"What will my friends and family think?"

I've been doing this for 17 years and creating 100+ original paintings a year — and in that time I've learned one thing with absolute certainty: people don't just love these paintings. They talk about them. They photograph them. They bring their friends over specifically to show them.

Your people are going to love it. And if one of them asks where you got it — you get to say "I have a MEGHarper original" and watch their face.

Over 400 collectors across the country already know that feeling. You’re excellent company.

"Will it go with my room? Where will I hang it?"

Here's the secret nobody tells you about buying art: the right piece doesn't need to match your room. It needs to move you. Everything else follows.

That said — here's a quick guide:

Entryway: Make your first impression unforgettable. A bold colorful piece greeting guests sets the entire tone of your home from the moment they walk in.

Living room: Above the sofa, above the fireplace, or as a gallery wall anchor — our larger originals command any living space and become the conversation starter at every gathering.

Home office: The wall you stare at all day deserves to make you smile. Medium originals and prints are perfect for workspaces and remind you every single day why you work.

Outdoor covered spaces: Our paintings on reclaimed metal are built to live outdoors. A protected patio or covered deck is one of our most popular placements — and one of the most stunning.

Bedroom: Waking up to something joyful changes your whole morning. Our more intimate pieces are perfect for bedroom walls.

Not sure what size works for your wall? Email me a photo of your space and I'll tell you exactly what will work — no pressure, just honest advice from someone who has been doing this for a long time.  Please use the "contact Meg" tab option on my website. 

Still have questions?

I love hearing from collectors — whether you're ready to buy or just not sure yet. Reach out anytime. I answer every email personally.

@megharperart on Instagram. megharper.com

For every original painting sold I donate funds to plant 10 trees through the National Forest Foundation. When you buy a MEGHarper original you're not just bringing joy into your home — you're helping heal the planet.