I would center the painting on the downlight, and lower it a bit.

^^ It's sitting on a stool because it was just delivered and I don't know if I'm going to keep it...I thought that would have been rather obvious. Regardless, that isn't the problem at hand.

The painting has merit,if you enjoy looking at what appears to be a rainy almost gloomy vista.

You may experience more uplifting sensations by gazing at a sunnier aspect.

Seek a picture with perspective that you can "look into" both close up and from afar,

some pleasant view that you can imagine yourself in.

Web had multiple sites showcasing happy landscapes.

It is giclee on canvas: which is a reproduction so it's not going to look like an original.

Pronounced “zhee-clay,” the word giclee is French for “to spray.” This literal interpretation of the word defines what the art of giclee printing is: reproducing art through a printer to exactly resemble an original piece.

I walk down this hallway countless times every single day, I'm thinking this is going to bug the cr*p out of me because it will be viewed more often from up close rather than from a distance (from a distance I think it looks nice).

You answered your own question. Send it back.

It looks fine as long as that is the style you like. It sounds like it is not. Therefore I would send it back.

Since you are not happy, return or place in a spot where you don’t get as close, as you mentioned you like it from afar.

Art is very subjective and few people will love the same pieces. Yours is a bit depressing for me!

There are so many better places to find art than Pottery Barn!

Do you have any local art shows? I'm in FL and there are art shows every month in different towns within a 30 mile distance. Went to one last week and saw many new artists I had not seen at previous shows. I have plenty of art, but we like to check out the talent every few months!

On my screen, I really don't see much difference between the one online and the one you received. Either you like it, or you don't and return it if you don't like it.

IMO the only person that matters is you I never critique or choose art for anyone evereven clients I have had for years

Return it immediately. This piece is not making your heart sing. Your wall and ceiling paint colors and where they start and stop are fantastic. You need to showcase in this space an equally alluring piece of artwork. This one is clearly not doing it for you. It can take a really long time to find the right artwork but you'll know it once you see it.

I think you are spot on with the colors in the art.

Beauty is in the eye...I don't mind the drippies, love the pines, but the top of the art...it looks like a train going over a bridge. Weird?

I boxed it up and drove it back to the Pottery Barn store not too far from me. It's just too expensive not to love it. I'm disappointed though -- I really want something for this wall. I'm kinda put off by ordering art on-line anymore -- I'm out the $70 for shipping (no ship to store option on this one), and at least I could take it back locally and save return shipping costs.

I've been to local art shows and the good ones around here are $$$$$ -- like...a cool 5-grand $$$$$ the last time I saw something I liked. Yea...no. Maybe I'll hit up some furniture stores or local galleries when I'm in the mood.

I have always gone with “if I don’t love it right away, I won’t ever love it” return it.
Don’t allow yourself to compromise. I did and every time I look at my art (loved it on line) I am sorry I kept it. I was too lazy to find another piece of art I loved and too much time passed, where it now could not be returned. Live and learn 🤷‍♀️

Time for you to take a painting class

Sometimes antique stores or thrifts have amazing original art. Not sure where in Michigan you are- either close to Grand Rapids or close to Detroit if Pottery Barn is nearby. I recently found a piece I love at an antique store in Grand Rapids for $70!

"Time for you to take a painting class"

HAHA - no.

I’ve gotten some great pieces at auctions, from Chairish, and 1st Dibs. Estate sales and consignment shops are other good options.

Etsy is another great source for original art. Some of it is fairly reasonably priced. And you are supporting artists creating their own work, versus PB knockoffs.

Maybe taking pics of your own surroundings would be satisfactory.

I have quite a few pics that were taken by my DH from various times of the day. Some of them contain the trees and sky when a rain storm is coming. Some are just of the clouds and the trees.

Some are flowers - etc...

Good Luck!

It's rustic why isn't the rest of the wall painted that green color I like the painting it has a scenery in it and like I said rustic

A large poster would look good in the space. Allposters.com has a good selection, that you can buy framed or frame it yourself. I bought a copy of a 1932 Better Homes and Gardens cover, which I have framed in my kitchen.

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Glad you returned it. You can do better, and as others said, Art should be what you love, from all angles. For affordable original…try eBay or Marketplace on FB. Or Etsy. New, and secondhand. But…it’s tough to know what something will look like, online, I agree. $70 to return it😑 is brutal. There are artists out there who do affordable, but don’t go to galleries to find them. You pay at least double what you would pay the artist.

I have a friend who sells on eBay…he can hardly give the art away, he gets from estate sales. Beautiful pieces. So yes, auctions, estate sales, but that is more work! For affordable framing of posters, (good idea if you are looking at large size poster reproductions) check IKEA. For poster reproductions, and forests, trees, try some famous Canadian artists…Emily Carr, Group of Seven. Posters are easy, but you can get a real painting very affordably.

On the drippy style…it’s a thing, a fashion…not something I like. Pretty gimmicky. But that’s personal choice. Buy what you love!

FWIW, it wasn't obvious to me either, that it was sitting on a stool so I was wondering why it was so obviously off center.

Glad you returned it, since it wasn't "sparking joy" .

Wait and find something that makes you happy evey time you see it. ok to leave the space vacant until you find That Piece. Or get a poster you like for now.

Do you know any artists you could barter with?

FWIW sometimes galleries will have a limited run of giclees from original artists (there is a landscape artist I absolutely love, his originals are $40k but for every painting he does, he offers a few signed giclees that run about $2800 - the only way I learned this was by combing the gallery’s online store)

Jealous of those of you who have amazing art fairs! - that’s not something we have where I live

agree that Etsy is a good option - Saatchi Art and Artful Home are other online options

i hope you share a pic when you’ve found something you love

https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Spring/669082/2716335/view

nice original watercolor from saatchi art, 30x40

Until you find the perfect piece, think about fabric art--is Marimeko your thing? Buy a piece of interesting fabric and hang it from wooden pieces; the same with an interesting rug or a quilt that your grandmother made, or an interesting weaving. I bought a hand-made rya rug hanging for $60 on ebay.

Consider fiber art until you find the perfect painting. It could be a beautiful fabric from a designer, a hand-woven piece, a quilt, a small rug. None of these need be very expensive but would add your personality to your space.

oooh love the fiber art idea - great texture to add

Great Big Canvas has lots of non-original prints, canvas, and/or framed that is searchable in a variety of ways. So far, I have been very pleased with their services. No return fee; their return policy is available here: https://www.greatbigcanvas.com/help/return-policy/