Are you enjoying your collection of Art? It is a precious and valuable commodity in this day and age. It brings great joy as our Art collection grows to include more paintings of beauty and value.

Here are some guidelines for collecting art:

1) Pick out a piece you really like. You will live with it and enjoy it for a long time.

2) Get to know the art community. Go to galleries, museums, read books on art, talk to others who know and appreciate art.

3) Get to know the artist through his or her gallery, shows and visit their studio.

4) Ask questions about the artist;

a) How long have they been painting?

b) Where do they get their inspiration?

c) What is their style? Ex. Modern, traditional, cubist ect.

d) What series are they working on and what is next?

Start your collection with a low to medium priced piece and build up to the art that you can reasonably afford.

An informed collector is the artist best friend.

Ted