So you've heard about this Painting-A-Day phenomenon, but want to know what's really going on, and why everybody is so excited about it? Begun by Duane Keiser in 2004, Painting-A-Day is the discipline of...
Do you think buying a reproduction arrowhead or artifact is as good as buying a real one? Then read on... Who does a reproduction hurt? On the surface buying a reproduction artifact seem harmless enough....
Everyday as we go through our daily lives, the world is producing the collectibles of tomorrow as far as ephemera is concerned. We recently helped a young couple clean our their grandmother's home, we don't...
This is the first of two guides I shall write on Spanish mantilla combs or Peinetas. In this first one I will be concentrating upon the historical aspect of how they developed. I shall also show illustrations...
If you are a budding art collector buying art on ebay is a wonderful way to add to your collection. Buying directly from the artists has a lot of benefits. 1. You will be a modern day patron of the arts. (...
As an professional artist, I meet people all the time who think they can't afford to, or can't trust themselves, to choose good art. Even prints are quite and investment these days, once you count the matte...
Hi Everyone,This little guide caught your eye? Read on and please contact me with any feedback or comments! I am sure I am not the only one who has written about this topic. But I have to talk about it! What...
I stumbled upon a great idea while researching other people's ebay stores who were selling art. I kept running across the same few names with "sold, sold, sold" next to their paintings. They had joined a...
There are many kinds of Native American Indian arrowhead collectors;Some collect for the value in arrowheads knowing that the authentic arrowheads will go up in value each year as well as in the years to...
After being involved for more than 20 years, we decided to share some of the benefits, joys, etc., of collecting paintings. Finding just the 'right piece of art' can be challenging, looking for a treasure. It...