I\'m a buyer and collector of abstract paintings. There are few things I like more than finding ones that appeal to me. My favorite type of painting is done in gouache and I have several favorite artists.

I have loved folk art paintings since I was a child. I spent a lot of time with my grandmother and her house was full of them. One of my favorites that she had was done by John Roeder. Maybe it\'s because I spent a lot of time playing in my tree house, that the trees in the picture appealed to me so much.

Art auctions for drawings are categorized into antique, modern and contemporary.

Realism in art is defined in the same way as it would be in literature; it is the rendering of the subject matter as it really is without being embellished or putting one\'s personal influence on it.

There are some things you should know that will help to make your gift be better appreciated. There is more to buying a painting for someone than just the right size and color.

A discussion about the independent film production process and how some films cross over from the film festival circuit to the major theater circuit.

The uninitiated may not understand the value of good gear, but when it comes to dancing, it\'s vital.

Painting is one of the most interesting forms of art. It depicts life in vivid colors and speaks so much about oneself, the painter\'s aspirations, his surroundings, and his nation.

Learn the important of art in stress relief and management in todays world.

More poetry from Jaci Rae\'s childhood book of poetry she wrote.