In our life together and, since we are both artists, my wife, Rita, and I have collected art. It’s become an eclectic ‘collection’ of art and objects d’jart, by our contemporaries, flea market or antique shop finds, midwest household and art auctions. It is, first and foremost, an ‘artist’s collection’. Some items have ‘come’ to us by serendipitous circumstances. Early on, we discovered that a fun and inexpensive source of entertainment was attending auctions, at first more to acquire furniture and household accouterments, where we have acquired some of our most treasured pieces. At some point that experience, auctions, I’m talking about, turns the novice onlooker or auction pleasure seeker, into a bone fide auction addict. Of course the ‘inexpensive’ part of the equation becomes questionable at that point, but there is something to peak the interest on nearly every occasion.
Rita and I have always made a point of perusing museums, galleries and artist studios in every place we’ve traveled so over time the eyes have become more discerning. After a few years the ‘art’ of ‘collecting’ became not only a treasure hunt but a pursuit of the best we could afford at the time. On occasion luck taps your shoulder and, a jewell is obtained for a bargain price. Of course the double benefit is that you can enjoy the art while it, hopefully, appreciates.
At this time in our lives we wish to share our collection with you and offer some items for sale through our Art Gallery here in Osage Beach, MO. Below is a sampling of some of the paintings available. Call or email for price and other info.
Please do not hesitate to contact me through this web site or by phone, (573/280-1444) to answer any questions or to purchase.
