Become a Collector

Start Collecting Original Art
Become
a
Collector.

Collecting original art is simpler than most people think. This page explains everything: how the process works, what to expect, and how Marcolina guides you from first conversation to final acquisition.

Donielle by Guillo Perez 3 in residential living space, become a collector at Marcolina's Fine Arts Gallery Tampa
Marcolina's isn't just a gallery. It's a place where people remember who they are.
Guillo Pérez 3
Why Collect With Marcolina's
Everything a serious collector
expects. And a few things they don't.
Curated Selection

Every work in the collection is there because it belongs. Not because it fills a wall. Marcolina curates with the seriousness of a collector herself.

Payment Plans

Original art at serious prices should not require a single lump sum. Payment plans are available on all original works. Ask Marcolina about the options for any specific piece.

Ships Worldwide

Every work ships worldwide with full insurance and professional art packaging. Collectors in New York, Los Angeles, London, and beyond have acquired through Marcolina's without visiting in person.

Certificate of Authenticity

Every original work comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist, full provenance documentation, and care instructions. No exceptions.

Private Consultations

Marcolina works with collectors personally, in your home, in your office, or on a dedicated video call. The consultation is about finding the right work, not making a sale.

Artist Access

Collectors who acquire through Marcolina's join a community with ongoing access to the artists, their process, and future work. Guillo Pérez 3's participation is reserved and meaningful.

How Collecting Works
Five steps from
first look to final acquisition.

Whether you are buying your first original painting or adding a significant work to an established collection, the process of buying original art should feel straightforward and confident. Here is exactly how acquiring through Marcolina's works.

01
Browse the collection

Start in the Online Viewing Room. Original paintings available now, each with full curatorial notes. Take your time. The right work will hold you.

Enter the Viewing Room
02
Request a private viewing

When a work speaks to you, request a private viewing with Marcolina. In person in Tampa, or virtually from anywhere in the world. She walks you through the work, the artist's practice, and answers every question directly.

Request a Viewing
03
Discuss and decide

There is no pressure. Marcolina will tell you honestly whether a work fits your space, your budget, and your collecting goals. Art payment plan options are discussed at this stage if relevant.

04
Acquire and document

Payment is processed securely. Every acquisition includes a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist, full provenance documentation, and care instructions for the specific work and medium.

05
Delivery and beyond

The work ships with full insurance in professional art packaging. Delivery is coordinated to your timeline. After delivery, Marcolina remains available for installation guidance and any follow-up questions.

What Collectors Ask
Honest answers to the
questions every collector has.

If you do not find your question here, contact Marcolina directly. Every inquiry receives a personal response within 24 hours.

Ask Marcolina
Do I need to visit Tampa to buy original art?
No. Many collectors buy original art through virtual viewings. Marcolina presents the work on a dedicated video call, answers questions in real time, and the shipping and documentation process is handled entirely by the gallery. Collectors in New York, Texas, California, and internationally have acquired without visiting Tampa.
Are art payment plans available?
Yes. Art payment plans are available on all original works. The terms depend on the work and your situation. Contact Marcolina directly to discuss the options for any specific piece. There is no standard formula. The goal is to make acquisition possible.
How does shipping original art work?
Every original painting ships in professional art packaging with full insurance for its declared value. Domestic US shipments are quoted based on size and destination. International shipments are quoted individually. Marcolina coordinates the full shipping process and keeps you informed throughout.
How do I know an original painting is authentic?
Every original work comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist, full provenance documentation, and the gallery's own acquisition record. Marcolina's has represented Guillo Pérez 3 since the gallery's founding in 2021 and maintains complete documentation on every work sold.
Can I commission an original painting?
Yes. Original paintings can be commissioned to your specifications: scale, medium, and subject. The process begins with a conversation about what you are imagining. Pricing is by inquiry and depends on the artist, medium, and complexity. A 50% deposit confirms the commission.
Is buying original art a good investment?
We answer this honestly: original art is not a liquid investment. It is a historically durable store of value for works by artists with serious market history, an object with personal and cultural significance that financial instruments cannot carry, and in the case of artists at Guillo Pérez 3's stage, a window that is still open. Marcolina will always tell you what she genuinely believes about a work's trajectory.
First Time Art Collector
Your first acquisition
is the most important one.

The collectors who build the most meaningful collections almost always started the same way: they found a work that would not leave them alone. They kept thinking about it after they left the room. They came back to look again. Eventually they decided that living with it was worth more than the money it cost.

Marcolina works with first-time art collectors with the same attention she brings to established ones. There is no minimum purchase. There is no pressure. The first conversation is always about what you are looking for, not what we are trying to sell.

Starting points for new collectors
Buy what you cannot stop thinking about
The single most reliable indicator that a work belongs in your life is that you keep returning to it. Not every impressive painting is the right painting for you.
Understand the artist before you buy
A painting is a window into a specific person's interior world. The more you understand that world, the more the work will reward you over time.
Ask for a private viewing before you commit
A work seen on a screen is different from a work seen in person or presented directly. Marcolina offers private viewings for every work in the collection, in Tampa or virtually worldwide.
Join the Collector Circle
Early access to new original works, exhibition announcements, and private collector events. Free to join.
Join the Collector Circle
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The right painting in the right space does not just look good. It changes how you feel about being there every single day.
Marcolina Mercado, Gallery Director
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