I want to commission an original watercolour as an investment what should I buy?

Nature Themed Art

Landscapes tend to sell best in watercolour because they line up almost perfectly with what buyers want from both nature‑themed art and the watercolor medium itself: calm emotion, timelessness, and easy fit with home decor.

Emotional and psychological appeal

Whitbourne Walk in the style of Oliver Pyle

Nature scenes tap into a basic human affinity for nature (often called biophilia), giving viewers a sense of escape, calm, and introspection when they look at a landscape.

Buyers often choose landscapes that remind them of specific places, travels, or memories, so they feel they are “bringing home” an emotion or a moment, not just an image.

It's a timeless and “safe” choice to commission a watercolour

Landscapes are seen as timeless; they are less tied to short‑lived trends than highly conceptual or novelty subjects, so collectors view them as safer long‑term choices.

Because demand for landscape art stays relatively steady, it is often considered more reliable for both enjoyment and potential resale or passing down in a collection.

Works in almost any interior

• Landscape art is highly adaptable: it complements modern and traditional interiors, pairs with neutral or bold color schemes, and can act as a focal point without overwhelming a room.

• Large or open compositions in landscapes suit living rooms, bedrooms, offices and hospitality spaces, so buyers feel confident it will “work” in multiple rooms or even future homes.

"Haslemere Home"

Why watercolour especially suits landscapes

• Watercolour’s soft washes, light effects, and atmospheric qualities are ideal for skies, mist, water, and distance, which makes landscapes look especially serene and relaxing.

• Articles aimed at collectors note that watercolor landscapes feel calming, help people de‑stress, and offer a gentle connection to nature through their luminous, translucent color.

Practical buying factors (price and online)

• Watercolor landscape pieces are often more affordable than large oil or mixed‑media works, making them an attractive entry point for new collectors and decor buyers.

• Landscapes photograph and display well on screens, so in online galleries and print shops they quickly communicate mood and composition, increasing buyer confidence and sales.

The Sunday Walk after Geoff Kersey

In short, landscapes and commiting to a watercolour commission will alway be collectable and a sound investment because they are emotionally resonant, visually gentle, easy to live with, and well matched to watercolor’s strength in conveying light, atmosphere, and a soothing sense of place.

Why not commission yours you will be surprised at the cost and the pleasure they bring. Start Commission Process