Stories Behind The Art

Deciding to display one’s art freely is always a tough choice and rarely a clear one. In this installation, many positive aspects converged making the decision easier. As artists, we are always working in some undefined structure and that is part of the joy. Let’s embrace it. [...]

Yesterday, we had our first experience hanging art in a store window. Unlike a gallery, library or our art festival tent, a store window offers unique challenges for installing, to use the upscale term, one’s art. Clearly we are not professional window dressers nor did we learn all the tricks, but perhaps our experience will assist other artists facing this challenge. [...]

Show you care and really thought about your gift. Sure you can send a box of chocolates or a holiday sweater or the latest cool gadget. These aren’t bad gifts but they’re not as thoughtful as one can be when choosing fine art. A little shopping effort can reap special and unique gift rewards when you start thinking fine art. [...]

Friends and family join together in an art festival outing so that they can share an adventure in the quest for beauty. Seeing people walking and talking as they share stories, catch up on life events, and find solace in art that speaks to the soul is seeing the development of culture in action. [...]

When the right karma comes along and the just right person wants to buy the art, the ultimate convergence of sharing and selling occurs. We are grateful that our buyers love the art just like we do. Then we, buyers and sellers, all feel the ultimate joy, that the animals have moved on to a “good home.” [...]

Sometimes, people feel like they would like to have art commissioned, but are not exactly sure what they want. [...]

Once you have purchased a fine art drawing, you will be ready to think carefully about selecting an appropriate mat and frame. [...]