Here are some affordable examples of what happens when creativity and skill collide:

“Birds of the Pacific Northwest” by Laura Levine

8.5 x 11"  $20

I found this print at 20x200, a site that “introduces two new pieces a week: one photo and one work on paper. Each image is available in three sizes. The smallest size is reprinted in the largest batch – an edition of 200 – and sold at the lowest price – $20.”  (And not only is the artist’s first name also Laura, she is obviously fond of both birds and stamps!)

“Untitled (Mott Street)” by Alison Grippo

8.5 x 11"  $20

This photo is from 20x200 as well. The light, the contrasts, the energy… it captures a moment in time beautifully.

“Send Joan of Ark Over” by Rachell Sumpter

5.75" x 4.5" $20

I found the colorful little print above at Tiny Showcase – simple and joyful!  Each week Tiny Showcase "picks a new piece of tiny artwork and turns the work into a limited-run production."  It's a great site to peruse for affordable art.

"Chat" by Susan Schwake

$18

Susan Schwake offers a number of original pieces for under $30 through her Etsy shop. Her creative collage work is simple and clever – she often uses original 19^th century book pages as backgrounds.

Thumbtack Press is also a good source for affordable prints - most are less than $20.  Below are two prints currently listed on their site.

"Umbrellas" by Daniel Stolle

11 x  7.5"  $24.99

"El Valiente"  by Miriam Martinez

12 x 15.75"  $34.99

Recognize the Loteria cards in "El Valiente" above from my post in January?

Because the print dimensions of most the above pieces are standard, they work well in ready-made frames. So the total cost easily comes out to well under $100.

Hmm... one of each, please!