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

Following the Masters

"Havest Moon" George Inness

Click the link to get some inspiration for
your next project. Do you paint? Well then- go paint!
Do you garden-- do it!
Knit, Cook, Jog, Volunteer, Swim-- or Walk--
whatever it is you like to do.
Let's Do it!

Here you go Painters:
Following the Masters

"Where the spirit does not work with the hand there is no art. "~
Leonardo da Vinci

Facebook | Linda Blondheim's Notes

Facebook Linda Blondheim's Notes:
"From Linda Blondheim Art Studio Art Lover Salon

Why Should You buy Art?

1. An original painting is entirely unique. There will never be another like it.
2. Original paintings bring beauty, power and emotion to your living and working
space.
3. Original paintings provide prestige, focus and enhancement to the decor of a
room.
4. Original paintings provide a window to another place and time, allowing you to
travel to all of the places you remember with pleasure. My patrons often think
of my paintings in terms of a portal to nature in their homes.
5. A well crafted original painting is a timeless gift to pass on to future generations.
6. Patrons who buy art now in tough times, are helping to choose the direction of
art movements for the future.
7. Purchasing small works allows you to have art to fit your mood and rotate it
as you choose. Small works are more flexible in your decorating scheme, making
it fun to move little collections around.
8. A large painting will be a signature element in a room, drawing everone's interest.
It is a statement about your vision for your living space.
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Click On Linda's Link above to read the rest of her Lively and Clever Newsletter!

Edizioni

What a Gorgeous Blog I found this morning---
Click here for NYC Shoppe with light airy designs-- each one made me smile!

Since it is raining here-- for weeks it seems-- these designs uplifted my creative side this morning.
Enjoy with a cuppa joe-

Click here: edizioni


I tried to look up translation of "Edizioni"--
the only thing I can figure out is that it must be a name.

Mississippi Writer Gets it Right in Western North Carolina from her Porch to Ours

The Writers Porch is a blog I have been following because I love the way the author- Carol Murdock of Hattiesburg, Mississippi pens a phrase.

Imagine my surprise while stopping by to see my friend Sandi, owner of the Flat Rock Inn-- I met the author of The Writers Porch on a famous porch in Flat Rock North Carolina! And she was "following" me too! We hugged and that was so cool to meet one another!

And so it is that sometimes it just might take a Mississippi writer to Tell a Great Story about What is In Our Back Yard! That story is about Saint John In The Wilderness Church just several miles down the road from my studio.

There is so much history here under the shady tall trees that cool Greenville Highway-- the Main Street for Flat Rock. I have attended services at this wonderful Church and many artists in our group have painted her. The inspiration is palatable.
Carol got it right and I'd like to thank her.

http://thewritersporch.blogspot.com/2009/05/st-john-in-wilderness-flat-rock-nc.html

Please note that Sandi at The Flat Rock Inn (circa 1888) welcomes you or your group.
At our studio we could create activities to help make your stay wonderful.
Asheville is only 30 minutes North with all their places to see.

Thanks again Carol-- and readers ENJOY her words!

There is MORE to this story -- as I found The Writers Porch because of a certain "character" named Trixie .
On The Porch in Historic Flat Rock- I learned me the REAL TRUTH!

Where Have All the Muses Gone? - WSJ.com

Great piece in the Wall Street Journal.
You'll might need some time to think about this.
My first thought was we are sure blessed to be in this corner of the world in Western North Carolina.
We have MUSES galore!

Living in this area I have met and gotten to know literally COUNTLESS real muses.
Super talented, super real, women who make me want to be a better woman/muse myself!

Since being a muse is something I do everyday--I welcome your comments!

Where Have All the Muses Gone? - WSJ.com

Exciting News All The Way Around!

ART LIFE-

Change: Not included but want to mention how fabulous our Arts Council is! More to follow!

Love: New Friendships and Relationships and deeper existing ones!

Excitement: Sarah Sneeden joins our fabulous Art Instructors!

Community & Faith:

With our New Commitment to Donate 5% of Sales to help doggies like our Zack.

Imagine more Life - Art Life! Click below:
Constance Vlahoulis Art Galleries Asheville, Hendersonville