HEIGHTEN YOUR ENVIRONMENT
about us
Our artwork includes original works on canvas or paper, photography, limited editions, giclees, prints on-demand, reproductions, special commissions, sculptures, textiles, historical montages, and/or product information walls. Specialty projects and commissions are available for site-specific artwork, such as history walls, themed art, sculpture, mobiles, murals, custom photography, 3-D wall sculpture, etc.
As a consulting firm, we can research and fill special requests tailored to your specific artwork needs without bias. Due to our vast network of artists, representatives, specialty designers, and dealers, we can offer you a variety of art on various budgets. Art Solutions can also provide investment quality art for those who want to start or expand their collections.
our beliefs
BUY LOCAL
A primary trend in our current marketplace is supporting local artists from whom our project is located. It not only speaks of your company culture but also gives back to the community. Many of our projects are national and we research and locate appropriate artists that would support your corporate collection. Buying local also inspires conversation and creates your image.
Other local themes include art representing scenes of the unique place where your facility is located, historical images or stories representing your town/city, special stories of your locale.
DIVERSITY
Our company represents artist of all diversities. Art Solutions as a women-owned small business find it important to support all races and genders. We advocate for the human race with promoting a common culture based on fairness, understanding and humanity through our DEI initiative.
EVIDENCE BASED ART
The best art for healthcare is the art that creates a calming environment for the patient. The key is to put the patient first. Keeping this in mind, we do our best to form this idea in one with our client's tastes and requests.
TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS
We pride ourselves on our research to provide site-specific art to our clients. We will also research industry-specific art to coordinate with your image and brand.
founder
Debbi Schonberger-Pierce
Principal, Owner & Senior Art Consultant
Debbi has been a professional art consultant since 1995. She studied art at the University of Vermont and then graduated with an undergraduate degree from Syracuse University in advertising and a master’s degree from NYU in Art Education.
After working as a preschool teacher and an art consultant for another firm, Debbi decided to branch out on her own in 2005. Being both artist and businesswoman, she used her love of art and utilized her business skills to pursue curating and selling artwork to corporations, health care facilities, hospitality and private collectors.
Debbi uses her personal emphasis on researching the right artist, image, and medium to accommodate each client’s individual needs. Debbi’s inspiration for her research stems from her travels both near and far. Art fairs and galleries in New York, trips to Europe, and even trips to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro and the Annapurna Sanctuary in Nepal. All have their beauty and pattern that reflects in Debbi’s work. Debbi uses her creativity and inspiration to further curate, design, enhance, and beautify the perfect spaces for her clients.
the team
Nelli Buxbaum
Art Consultant & Project Manager
Nelli was born and raised in Hungary. After receiving her diploma eight years ago, she moved to New York City. Since she started her career in the city of opportunities, Nelli has assisted multiple small businesses with art consulting, gallery management, art appraising, branding, marketing, and administration. This journey has led her to work as an art consultant and project manager at Art Solutions.
Nelli started her business relationship with Art Solutions in 2017, and since then, she has been participating in a variety of projects at corporate and healthcare facilities. She has developed a disciplined work ethic, strong organizational skills, and a creative vision of originating something remarkable and aesthetic.
Earlier, Nelli was a pianist and got her high school degree in a prestigious conservatory in Budapest, where she studied music and art history as well. Music is still an essential asset in her life, but she also discovered other channels to direct her energy and improve her character. She became a gym and nature enthusiast, and in her free time, she loves boxing, strolling the exciting streets of the Upper East Side, or skiing in the French Alps.
Jane St. Lifer
Senior Art Appraiser, ASA
Jane, our Senior Art Appraiser, has been with Art Solutions for 18 years bringing 36 years of experience in the international art world.
Jane was born in New York City and grew up in Summit, NJ. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from Syracuse University in Fine Art, a Master's in Art Education from the New Jersey City State University, and a Certificate in Appraisal Studies from George Washington University.
Ms. St. Lifer appraises 19th -21st-century art, including paintings, prints, posters, photographs, and sculptures by American, European, Israeli, Japanese, Chinese, Latin American, and Russian artists.
Jane's motto is that no collection is too big or too small! She works with private collectors, artist's estates, and corporate collections of all sizes.
Michael Paquette
Art Consultant & Art Installer
Mike is an Art Consultant, Professional Installer & On-site Field Coordinator. He has over 20 years of experience in both residential and commercial art environments. He is also an active, independent art curator.
Mike is well versed in the emerging art scene, having owned a contemporary art gallery called Gallery Paquette. His experience also includes professional picture framing.
Mike is an accomplished musician with a degree from Berkley College of Music. He has extensive knowledge of the current contemporary art market. Other related experience includes building and construction as well as project management. Mike refers to himself as an “Art Nerd”, spending his weekends reading as much as he can about the latest art stars on the New York scene.