Art by Alex Maceda
ART, simplified.
You know when art moves you. The harder part is understanding why, knowing what belongs in your own life, and feeling confident enough to choose.
LOTA helps you see the thread in what you are drawn to, discover artists worth knowing, and make art decisions that feel personal to you.
Not what is trending. Not what everyone else has. Art that fits your life, your space, and the collection you are beginning to build.
Still exploring? Start with our Art Style Quiz
WHY work with an ART ADVISOR?
Art by Kate Roebuck
The art world can feel gatekept and overwhelming. An advisor cuts through the noise and helps you choose with confidence.
PERSONAL, NOT PERFORMATIVE
Art that fits your life and your space — not what you "should" have.
ACCESS + DISCOVERY
Emerging artists and works you won't see everywhere.
CONTEXT THAT BUILDS CONFIDENCE
Materials, artist story, and context, so you can buy with clarity.
TRANSPARENT PRICING
No vague price lists or mystery markups.
Art by Vanessa Valero
THE LOTA approach
NOTICE THE PATTERN
We begin with what keeps pulling you in. Your saved references, the art you already own, the spaces you love, and the details you notice first.
FIND THE THREAD
Together, we identify the ideas, materials, moods, subjects, and visual qualities connecting your taste.
CHOOSE WITH CONFIDENCE
That point of view becomes a clearer way to assess artists, understand what belongs in your space, and decide what is worth pursuing.
SERVICES
Art Office Hours
$250
A private 60-minute session to help you see the thread in what you love and identify a clear direction for your space.
Afterward, you will receive a concise written point of view, three to five artists or works to explore, and guidance on next steps.
Best for a first meaningful purchase, one unresolved space, or anyone who wants to better understand their taste.
If you begin Full Art Advisory within 14 days, your $250 payment will be credited toward the design fee.
Book Art Office HoursFull Art Advisory
End-to-end support for sourcing and acquiring art for one room, multiple spaces, or a growing collection.
LOTA handles curation, artist and gallery coordination, framing, delivery, and installation.
Projects begin at a $2,000 design fee, plus a 15% commission on artwork acquired through LOTA, and are best suited to art budgets of $5,000 or more.
Inquire HereRecent Project
Client
Mar Vista
Scope
Full Advisory - One Room
Artists
Kour Pour, Vanessa Valero, Alyssa Breid, Jessica Sellinger
“Anar turned what felt intimidating into something fun and rewarding.”
Mar Vista Client
COMMON questions
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Yes. You do not need to know the right terminology, follow the market closely, or already think of yourself as a collector. Curiosity and a desire to live with original art are enough.
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We will look at your space, references, budget, and questions together. I will help identify the thread connecting what you like, clarify what could work, and give you a more confident direction. Within seven days, you will receive a concise written point of view, three to five artists or works to explore, and practical guidance on next steps.
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No. Art Office Hours can stand on its own. You can use the guidance to continue exploring independently or bring LOTA on for a larger engagement when you are ready.
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Art Office Hours provides focused guidance and a clear place to begin. Full Art Advisory is for clients who want LOTA to source, present, coordinate, and help acquire artwork through framing and installation.
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There is no single correct number. Art Office Hours can help you understand what may be possible within your budget. Full Art Advisory is best suited to projects with at least $5,000 allocated toward artwork.
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Yes. Existing artwork can be one of the most useful ways to understand your taste and develop the direction for what comes next.
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Yes. When you begin Full Art Advisory within 14 days of your session, the full $250 is credited toward your design fee.