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I love art, but I only buy prints, because I can afford
them. A friend of mine said that originals are better.
My question is why does it matter?
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Answer:
Dear Print buyer. Choosing between prints and “original”
or “true” art depends on what you want. For
many people prints are by far a better choice for none
art visual decor. Prints are not considered art with a
few exceptions such as Andy Worhol. Prints are collectables.
As knock offs they are a cheaper way to get some of the
qualities of pieces by artists you would not be able to
afford or have access to other wise. They are near art,
or training wheels. You can easily find out what they
are worth and if you have good luck they will go up in
value. New technical advancements in the printing processes
“giclee” can mimic art to the point that you
can get most of the esthetic qualities that were in the
original. Prints are affordable and have a strong following
like base ball cards and comic books that will hold there
value for years to come. Art has little to do with money
so let’s get that out of the way first. There is
very little secondary market for art. Even professional
buyers with deep pockets should not expect to out perform
the stock market average. Art parched new from a gallery
is worth about one third to one half what you pay for
it, back to you, if you sell it very soon. That is because
the gallery gets 50% on average from the first sale and
will take 50% from your resale if you can get one to handle
it. If you perches art from a rising star or developing
artist you may get fanatical rewards but that is a surprising
secondary reward that happens to a few collectors. If
you do love art then you should buy art. Sense you are
buying prints you may want to spend some time in museums
and galleries and do some reading while finding someone
to talk with who can help you develop your sense of art
.Few people have expanded there ability to see the excitement
in quality art. Art, like wine, has subtitles that you
can learn to appreciate more fully. With experience you
will gain a grater sense of the differences between pieces
so you will be happy with the art that you bring into
your life. Art is available in all price ranges with many
good pieces even less expensive than popular prints. A
quality piece, that you love, will bring joy and meaning
into your life and you can share the qualities and values
developed within you with family and friends for generations.
When you have the ability to look at art and have a genuine
experience with it then you should have some of your own.
Happy Buying
From: Perry
Answer:
Prints
depend heavily on the investment value of the piece. If
it is a print that is a ltd edition and say the subject
will increase over time then, yes it may be a good investment.
In that case the original is usually out of reach. Some
prints are expensive and after you have it framed you
may have spent an amount that could have gotten you a
small, original oil. You just never know. That is why
one must be a savvy buyer in the art world. I personally
don't buy prints but look for those small treasures that
I can hang and they don't need attention or glass. There
is always the concerns with prints and sunlight, glass
etc.
From: DT |
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Where can I find art supplies? I want to see them before
I buy them.
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My question is, how do you describe Minimalist
Art and who are the Minimalist artists that show their
work in this area? Email
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4.
What
is the deal with artists and there need to draw from the
nude? Are they getting off on it? I wouldn’t want
any of my family to model nude for a bunch of bohemian’s!
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Answer:
The
art of painting or drawing a nude model is probably one
of the most difficult techniques to conquer. When there
is a nude model you must concentrate on every muscle and
bone formation within each body part. I would believe
that the privates are the least of the focus to the serious
artist. I guess it depends on whether you are serious
or not to determine what you are dwelling on.
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How
long should it take to paint a really good painting? Some
painter did a painting in 20 minutes at an art show, and
said it was one of his best works, I was shocked! Shouldn’t
it be judged more by the effort and planning put into
it, rather than the spilling out of paint and a few lines
that fell into place and made some kind of design? Email
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The
finished painting could be done in the 20 minutes, 20
hours or 20 days. That all depends on the design, technique
and detail that is involved. Good paintings are good because
of their combination of the above. Certainly doesn't have
much to do with the time it took to paint it. Every painter
is different. Every painting sends a different message
and feeling to the observer. Most times effort, research
or planning are not taken into consideration. Same as
the art of cooking. IT is the end product, not the prep
time!
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6.
Does
anyone know where I could learn how to do mosaics?
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Answer:
Have
a look at this site www.mosaicsphere.com
From: Perry |
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I have acquired a beautiful acrylic painting from all
places, a garage sale in Carthage, MO with the signature
in paint of R A King. It is of a Navajo style Indian.
Any information on the artist would be much appreciated.
The lady from whom I purchased it thought is was painted
by an area artist.
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Answer:
Contact
Randy King of Carl Junction, Missouri
From: Sandy Higgins
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8.
I
would like more information regarding Spiva's PhotoSpiva
Competition. Where can I download the prospectus? Email
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Read
all about PhotoSpiva at Spiva's website – www.spivaarts.org/photospiva.html
From: Ann Agnes |
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My
daughter Jasmine has been through thousands of sheets
of my xerox paper, drawing Disney characters and other
cartoon people pictures. She's been drawing since she
was a toddler. She spends ALOT of time drawing! She's
9 years old now. There were times after coming home from
watching a Disney movie, 'Tarzan', 'Lion King', etc. she
would come home and would draw characters from the movie
she saw just one time. It was amazing how much detail
she'd remember seeing in these characters. My daughter
is a REALLY good drawer!!!! So, my question is....What
other art tools should I expose her to other than just
her using white computer paper and crayons and color pencils?
Jasmine really has a gift at art. I feel she may be an
Artist when she's older. I just feel she needs to experience
with other types of art, like something with paint and
whatever else is out there. I've saved tons of her art
work just from what she drew with pencils and pens and
computer paper. Thank you. Email
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Answer:
Spiva
Center for the Arts, 222 W. 3rd Street in Joplin has art
classes and workshops that your daughter Jasmine may be
interested in. Check out their "Education" pages
on Spiva's website — www.spivaarts.org
From: Fred Williams |
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I
am looking for information about a print Ozark Whites
121/450 signed James Burkhart. Would appreciate any
help. THANKS, Bill Dunn
I also have a print signed by James Burkhart, and have
been doing some research on him, but have found no real
answers. If you, or anyone else can tell me something
about this artist, please let me know. thanks, Geri
V.
From: geriann vassar
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I
also have found two prints by James Burkhart. Have you
had any luck acquiring any additional information?
From: Bill Bloodworth
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I, too have a print Ozark Whites 1977
and was wondering of its value. Also, I have one entitled
"frozen energy" 45/450 Can you tell me of
their value and more about the artist. I just liked
them and bought some time back and wondering about their
value. pete hayden Camdenton, Missouri
From: Pete Hayden
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might try http://muarchives.missouri.edu/c-rg1-s64.html
There isn't much there but it is a start.
From: Deb Kraft
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I have four drawings (pencil or charcoal) by James Burkhart.
They depict various scenes from early Webester Groves
Mo. I have no other information about him.
From: pcwhite@comcast.net
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I also have two prints signed by James Burkhart.
They are framed and on the backside are some old newspaper
clippings. Per the clippings one print is of the Irving
S. Cobb home in Paducah, Kentucky. The home was razed
in 1914. The second print is of the Carnegie Public Library
in Paducah. The library burned in 1964. The Peoples Bank
of Paducah commissioned the drawings as part of the Paducah
Heritage Collections. Can anyone tell me more about this
artist and when these drawings may have been created?
From: Richard Trentelman |
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My mom just discovered she has 3 watercolors by James
Burkhart. One has the title on the back as "Dry
Creek". Also written on the back is "architectural
interiors". She says they look to be originals...but
I'm not sure. Would love to get more info on them and
an estimation of worth. Thanks!
From:
Patti Eichenberg, pattieichenberg@embarqmail.com
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Answer:
James Burkhart is an artist from the Ozarks of southcentral
Missouri. He has done numerous painting and other comissioned
work from the early 70's to the present. I believe he
has a studio in West Plains, Missori. I was jr & high
school buddies with his son. He is a great artist...hold
on to anything that he has done.
From: David Quackenbush |
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I too, have 3 prints of James Burkhart of historic locations
in Paducah, KY. and was aware they were commissioned
by one of the local banks. Paducah is my hometown and
I returned there after college before moving to Texas.
When visting home a few years ago I got these prints
from my mother who had them stashed in the closet for
years and never intended to do anything with them. Being
that I now live far away from home I treasured having
the "piece of home" away from home. I'm not
sure of all of the 3 locations, but one is of the an
old train station. The other two I'm not sure, but I
thought one to be the Carnegie Library that was also
mentioned here. The last one is of a house with a horse
tied in front of a picket fence. From another message
here I'm wondering if this might be the Irvin Cobb home.
If anyone has more information on these prints - particularly
the locations depicted in them I would love to know
more about them.
P.S.
I have the covers that the Paducah prints came in and
it says it was The Paducah Heritage Collection II, a
limited collection of 6 drawings, but unfortunately
there's no date.
From:
Jennifer Hogancamp
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I
have been looking for info on a Jame's Burkhart signed
print that that I have - "Reding's Mill - 37/500"
From: Chris
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I
have 4 prints done by James Burkhart in 1980 that I
found at Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. They look like
maybe they are done in watercolors. I would like more
information on this artist and where I could see more
of his art, maybe on the internet. Thanking
you, Jeanette Taylor Champaign, Illinois
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Where can I find Sculptures by Mark Justin Hale?
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Several
years ago we purchased an oil by Lowell Davis. Does he
live in that area and can you visit his farm?
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Answer:
Lowell Davis lives in Red Oak II Missouri (a small town
close to Carthage Missouri) that Lowell built on his farm
from relocated and restored buildings. You certainly can
visit Red Oak II. Check out the web site new Red Oak II
website: www.redoakiimissouri.com
for more details.
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I
was looking for some works by the Colorado artist Fred
Harmon. Could you direct me? Thanks, Joel.
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We have original Fred Harmon 1946 pen and ink and watercolor
Please contact me
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Can
anyone help me find the value of a print of Lowell Davis'
Foxfire Farm?
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Answer:
Check
out the new Lowell Davis Red Oak II website:www.redoakiimissouri.com
You can find info for collectors there including contact
informatio to make your inquiry.
Answer:
Contact USA Print and Digital Services
1202 S. Rangeline Road, Joplin, MO 64801
Phone: 417-626-0966
toll free 800-558-0966
Fax: 417-781-3453
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Where
do I look to find out how many art products were sold
in an average year in each state?
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Do
you offer any classes for young adults (sophmore in
high school) during the summer months.
My grandaughter is very talented at drawing and we want
to encourage her continue to use her talents.
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Check out classes at www.spivaarts.org
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Can
you give me any info on the upcoming Art Festival in Carthage
on June 6, 7 and 8? I'm looking for works of a local sculpture
who I bought a mule sculpture from a few years ago.
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Where can I find information about Ozark artist
Walter C. Norville? He painted scenes of the Ozarks in
the 1930's. They were sold in gift shops. Email
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Where locally can I get my watercolors scanned?
Where locally can I find a printer that produces giclee
prints on paper and canvas? I am in the northwest Arkansas
area. Email
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21.
Where can I get a list of art shows in the 4 state
area, particularly Joplin and Pittsburg?
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22.
Hello!
I have a bit of an odd question, and I'm hoping you might
be able to help me out. I purchased a beautiful batik
at the 2006 Wells Street Arts Festival in Chicago, and
then my fiance fell in love with another, more expensive
batik that we did not purchase. I'm trying to find the
artist again (who I believe was an Illinois artist), but
can't read the name off of the bottom of the batik. I'm
hoping that someone on your website may have seen this
batik before, or perhaps you can suggest batik artists
to contact? Here's the information I can give you: The
batik I own is a green wine bottle on a yellow table with
a red glass of wine, a white goblet filled withoranges,
and a picture of a white vase on the wall. It's about
8"x5". I am happy to send a picture if that
would help. The one he fell in love with was large and
had a bunch (nine? twelve) of evenly spaced different
red dresses on it. I'm hoping to get it for him as a wedding
gift, so any suggestions you have would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much -
Yours truly, Stephanie
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How
can I design my own canvas using my own pictures?
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Answer:
There
are companies that can print your photo directly onto
a stretched canvas. One specific company that I have
used is: www.pictureframes.com.
You need a high resolution digital image to get a high
quality canvas print. If you need to modify your photos
before printing, I can suggest Adobe Photoshop Elements
which is the software that I use.
From Larry
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I have a print by Chris
Leiter numbered 9/1500 It is a duck with a wooden duck
framed
under it. Can anyone tell me anything about him?
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I was at a flea market
and found a pencil drawing by James Burkhart, and I
would like to know the value the drawing? the drawing
is of Bailey Hall building on Missouri Valley College
and signed by Mr. Burkhart.
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I
have four signed and numbered pictures done by James
Burkhart – they are of Joplin, Missouri –
Redings Mill, Main Street, Rothsbarger House and a Mill.
I would like to have information about the artist.
I was born and went to high school in Joplin.
Thanks for your help, Judie
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I also have some art by James Burkhart, they were bought
at a flea market about a year ago in Springfield Mo.
They are a pair of pencil sketchings of old 1890's victorian
homes, signed, limited edition and numbered prints with
a raised seal. Both framed and matted and very good
quality. We are also looking for info on this artist.
Thanks John Anderson Branson West, Mo. tightlinebass@hotmail.com
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We bought 2 James Burkhart prints at a Springfield
Mo flea market about 3 years ago. They are limited edition,
numbered and have a raised seal on each, also signed.
Both are pencil sketchings of old turn of the century
homes and are of good quality, framed and matted. Any
info on these prints or the artist would be helpful.
From: John Anderson tightlinebass@hotmail.com
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I purchased 4 Burkhart prints yesterday @ an Estate
Sale. They are pencil drawn prints of various sites in
Leavenworth, Kansas. I would appreciate any information
on them anybody might have.
From:
John Tripp cardtripp@aol.com
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I
found a pencil drawing my James Burkhart at a little out
of way the place for $10.00 And I would Like to know if
it is more valueable then what I paid?
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We
are looking for a picture of John Beal's (James Alexander
Bliedung) grandfather. John Beal's grandfather Alexander
Bliedung came to the U.S. from Germany in about 1857 and
left a treasury of letters about his life in Guttenberg
Iowa and his service during the Civil War. We would like
to have a picture of this original Alexander Bliedung
for our historical section of our Guttenberg city Library.
Answer:
Hello, Alexander Bliedung might be a relative of myself.
Do you have some information about his birth date and
place in Germany. I would expect that grand father Alexander
Bliedung was born close in or around Osterode (Harz).
Maybe I can help w/ the photo.
Best regards from Germany Horst Bliedung horst.bliedung@siemens.com |
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