We've all learnt the hard way not to hesitate on buying a one-off original artwork. There's no greater sadness on the Bluethumb site than seeing the treasure you hoped to become yours suddenly hit the top of the Just Sold page. Learn from our mistakes and nab originals from these amazing artists who've slipped through our fingers – before it's too late!

Reminder: Our Collector Sale is on for just a few more days! Save up to 15% until midnight June 6th - excluding purchases using Art Money or Bluethumb Layby, plus commissions and Bluethumb Digital artworks. Discount codes auto-applied at checkout.

Have you missed out on a work by your favourite artist and nothing has popped up yet to take it's place? Many of our artists take commissions and can create the perfect piece especially for you. Learn how now.

Curated by Megan George