I talk with visitors in my studio all the time.  It's interesting to see the various groups who come through.  Some are just looking, but some people might be considering a purchase. 

If you are interested in purchasing art, beware of who you come in with!  At least one of most any group that comes through the gallery really doesn't want to look at artwork.  They distract a potential buyer by talking non-stop about their own experiences, artists they know "back home," gossip about friends, how they used to paint, all without a look at the artwork in front of them.  Other potential buyers are dragged quickly through by family not interested in art, or by a spouse who is not willing to consider an artwork they haven't chosen or don't understand. 

Still, most of these people have at least some art on their walls.  So, my advice to you is if you love and respond to a piece of art, take the time to determine if you really love it and want to live with it free of outside distractions.  Take the time to consider whether it will fit into your home and is priced fairly for its quality.  

When you purchase an archival piece of quality art, it should make your heart sing when you look at it.  It should enliven and enrich your home, and be something you can be proud of for years.  The artist puts heart and soul into creating a work of art and you, the buyer complete the circle.  Don't let anyone, even a dear friend, rush or distract you!

Most serious artists are happy to have you take the piece home to for consideration.   encourage this because the purchase has to work for both the artist and the purchaser to be successful.  Many of my sales are to people who already own one or more of my paintings, and it pleases them enough to want another.  That makes us both happy!