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A little bit of magic

8/4/2016

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As an artist, I'm continually working to better communicate the value of owning my art to my collectors. To this end, I've been keeping a Pinterest folder and a folder on my phone about the value and benefits of collecting and owning art. My plan was .... and is ... to devote some time to this subject in future blog posts. However,  this morning I had the experience of buying a painting and so that seems like a fine jumping off point for the subject. 

​I was on my way to the art supply store (Endeavours) and stopped into the new Gallery (Gallery on Queen) next door. I just had time to do a quick browse around to get a taste of the works there. On my quick walkabout a small painting set behind the counter caught my eye. I kept on walking the circumference of the gallery; kept browsing, but feeling the tug of that little painting. I ended up asking if the painting was available - slightly afraid that it had been set aside because it had been sold - and it turned out to be available. It just hadn't been set out with a display tag yet. So, I asked how much it was and bought it.

​So, why did I buy it? What drew me to it? It's very hard for me to define what draws me to something. It's not a left brain thing. It's a gut thing, an intuition thing ... an emotional thing. A connection happens and it happens as quickly and forcefully as a bolt of lightning. Once I've been struck, that's it. I rarely doubt the feeling. Interestingly, price is a secondary consideration. The gut connection, the heart connection has to be there first.

​I had no thought as to where I'd hang this piece or if the colours matched anything in my house. I didn't even know who the artist was. I just instantly connected with it. Was it the subject? Was it the composition? Was it the lights and darks? Was it the frame? Was it the colours? Was it the emotion of the piece? Was it the meaning or symbolism of the piece? Was it the energy of the piece? Was it a little bit of magic? I like to think that all of that and more counted in, but I'm leaning strongly towards "the little bit of magic" as the essential element. 

Terrific artists have that little bit of magic ... and it seems to me that in these interesting times, we could all use a little bit more of that magic.
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What makes you buy a particular painting or piece of art? I'd love to hear!
Have a great week!

PS The August Collection is now available in the shop. Just click here. Thanks for all the positive feedback!

PSS Let's have another giveaway! I'm offering a set of 4 art postcards (shown below) to the winner of a random draw that will take place on Monday, August 8th at 12 noon Eastern Time. To be eligible for the draw, tell me what made you buy the last piece of art you purchased in a comment below. If for some reason I am unable to contact the winner within 24 hours of the draw, the art postcards will be awarded to a second name drawn. Good luck!
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7 Comments
Melissa A
8/4/2016 04:08:36 pm

I completely agree with you!😊 It is about emotion....does it bring out a feeling in me? I am a new art collector but I feel there is so much value to owning art. I want to collect pieces with SOUL ❤ lovely new little piece for you 😊

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Elizabeth Dotterer link
8/4/2016 08:27:41 pm

I agree. I bought a piece recently. I loved it, but it was a little out of my comfort price range, so I left the gallery without it. But I thought about it all weekend and went back 2 days later, looked at it again, and had to bring it home. It wasn't the colors or the style; it was the emotion it evoked in me. It IS something that is hard to explain.

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Arlene link
8/5/2016 10:07:32 am

I don't often get to buy a piece of art but when I do, it's because of the emotional connection I have with it and sometimes also because I know the artist and just want it to remind me of that person and their energy.

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Sharon link
8/6/2016 11:17:32 pm

I feel a sense of connection to a piece if I am going to purchase. I think about the joy having it in my space and how it will be great to view it each day, etc I feel art can add an energy to a room and a positive vibe as well. As I grow older this is important to me to surround myself with things I love, and not just trendy,decorator pieces.

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Donna link
8/8/2016 01:16:04 pm

Thanks for your insightful comments, Melissa, Arlene, Elizabeth and Sharon! The winner of today's draw is Melissa Arsenault. Congratulations, Melissa!

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4/24/2020 10:43:15 pm

I can see that you are currently working on your artworks. This is a good thing because you have been trying your best to bring out the magic that you have in your hands. Though I am not really a expert when it comes to the comments I have with masterpieces I see on the internet, I know that I also have an eye for this. That's why I can say that you are a good artist because you are passionate on what you do.

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Handyman Hamilton link
9/9/2022 06:40:03 am

Thanks great posst

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