As I sat and listened to Hewitt, I realized that I have the beginnings of an art collection. As soon as my “busy season” is over, I am going to assess what I have on the walls and begin to rearrange. I have several pieces that need to be framed. Take a look at your art; you may have some interesting pieces as well. Do you have them displayed so you and guests can enjoy them? Do you have blank walls? My stairwell used to be blank and it is now a “stairwell gallery.”
So often we let that space go to waste. Hewitt said one doesn’t have to be wealthy to be a collector; you should buy what you love and don’t let a decorator tell you what to buy. She said sometimes they would buy about six paintings a year and, at Christmas time, they would pool their money and buy art. I went up to her during the reception and asked if she could recommend an art dealer or art appraiser for me. She answered me very quickly and gave me a name.
What a dynamic lady. Please go and see the exhibit at the August Wilson Center, Downtown. You have until June 30. Also, buy the book “Instill & Inspire.” I purchased my copy and keep it right with my books on my favorite photographer, Teenie Harris.
(Email Debbie at debbienorrell@aol.com)
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