Well, buying directly from me is the ONLY way to buy my paintings... or possibly the ROI / RSMA Annual Exhibitions (if I'm ever selected). I bypass regional galleries altogether now... but consider what this means for you the buyer...
Authenticity
Buying directly from me guarantees authenticity. What better provenance?
You save money
Without a gallery or middle-man, you avoid paying commissions and fees.
You are supporting me
Buying directly benefits me enormously and enables me to continue creating.
It's a more meaningful art-buying experience
Dealing directly with the artist will always lead to a more enriching experience.