I have been an art collector since 1977, and collecting both art and guitars, motivated my wife and I to open up an art gallery in 1981. I have had so much personal enjoyment from the art and my instruments, including the playing of the guitars I collect, that I would not trade my profession for any other.
The main premise I base my art collection on is, does the work of art give me “goose bumps” or not? Does it stir up new emotions and feelings when I view the piece? A recent tour to the Gene Autry museum with a client from Washington State and my son reinforced that emotional response. We had toured the museum for about an hour-and-a-half. We had a time limit because my customer was going back to Washington State soon. In the last room we visited there was a magnificent painting by artist, Howard Terpning, The Force of Nature Humbles All Men. It was highlighted with excellent lighting and it gave me goose bumps all over my body when I viewed it.
The Terpning painting was also released three years ago as a limited edition on canvas and has increased in value by six times its original price. The point here is this: collect what touches you. Acquire art that stirs your emotions and elevates you as a being. My goal is to create a collection of art at B&R Gallery that the community can appreciate and will give them goose bumps whenever they view their special painting.
If you have any art related questions, stop by our showroom. For more information, please call B&R Art Gallery at 661-298-2038.