Investing in Original Art - A Case for Emotional Investing - by Judi Beck

"Old Truck" by our newest Oil Painting Instructor, Joi Osterjellse

This article was written by the new friend...of my old friend, Diann Schindler, Ph.D.
Diann is a wonderful artist and knew I'd appreciate this story from fellow North Carolina artists.

In these times the question is how do artists educate folks about the importance of continued art purchases? This very personal story may help.
Author Judi Beck and her husband, Kevin, are practicly neighbors to us in Western North Carolina as they live in Boone, NC. They met Diann while playing tennis on beautiful Amelia Island Florida.

Please read on and remember we love your comments!
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Investing in Original Art - A Case for Emotional Investing - by Judi Beck

Landscapes Of The South: Studio News

Now this piece is one my mine-- JUST to get your attention. But this post is about a different artist-- a wonderful artist I found in my web travels.

Linda Blondheim is one of the best plein aire painters in the South. She is a self described, "Florida Cracker" who paints the landscapes she loves. Click on the large link below to get to her blog.

I have been following her blogs and website this year and been VERY impressed by her fresh style, economy of strokes, and gritty determination about getting her art Out There. She instructs, cajoles, and literally commissions her friends and followers to help her in her quest to support her work. I am a huge fan. I have promised myself that I will own a, "Blondheim" original. Visit her site to see what you come up with. AND please do let me know what you think!
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I'll close with a little commercial for my work- do visit my new on line shop at a fabulous new venue called 1000 Markets. http://constance.1000markets.com/

If you are interested in purchasing any of my work I will offer you a 20% discount for being a "follower" of mine or if you "subscribe to posts." Just contact me via the contact page at 1000 Markets first so I can adjust the price before you check out.
It is easy and safe AMAZON CHECKOUT! I have just offered FREE SHIPPING so this is the time to get something for your home or a gift to give sometime this year.

Click HERE FOR LINDA BLONDHEIM: Landscapes Of The South: Studio News

Happy Mothers Day all....