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Relax!

Relax!

Our memories are of people, places, and things that are important to us and our past. They create our story.
Posted on By Terry Hall
To Each His Own,<br>Thank Goodness!

To Each His Own,
Thank Goodness!

Whenever I see art on a website, in a gallery, in a newsletter, I ask myself, “Would I buy that?” Or, sometimes it’s more like, “Why would I buy that?”
Posted on By Kathi Gerritsen
Painting of two cowboys enjoying a quiet time on their horses

What Does "Casual" Mean to You?

What does “casual” mean to you? We’ll tell you what it doesn’t mean: cheap, amateurish, or mediocre. What it does mean is pure comfort.
Posted on By Terry Hall
The Thrill of the Hunt

The Thrill of the Hunt

For her birthday last weekend, I took my daughter to our local barn sale. It's the kind of mad shopping event that happens only once a month, presumably because it... Read More
Posted on By Kathi Gerritsen
Styling as High as a Gardener's Eye!

Styling as High as a Gardener's Eye!

Several years ago I was invited to an art opening at the home of an artist friend who reminded me that displaying art is a little like gardening.
Posted on By Terry Hall
From Beast to Beauty! Discover Your Own Creative Eye

From Beast to Beauty! Discover Your Own Creative Eye

My husband knows how to save stuff. Plenty of stuff. Usually related to old cars and trucks or other (often broken) mechanical things or ...
Posted on By Kathi Gerritsen
Art Styling ... with a Cherry on Top!

Art Styling ... with a Cherry on Top!

Let’s say you just bought a new piece of artwork. Maybe it looks a little like the one up there. And you’re ready to hang it in your space, whether... Read More
Posted on By Terry Hall
Painting of cowboy in muted colors alongside painting of brightly colored sunflower

The Emotion of Color

Early on in my fine art career I had a personal experience that taught me to pay attention to the ways color emotionally affects the viewer.
Posted on By Terry Hall
Small art with big presence displayed in peaceful home office environment

Small Talk About Fine Art

For those not entirely comfortable with the subject of fine art – or those of us who are a bit too practical – making art purchases can be a little...
Posted on By KC Gerritsen

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