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Beautiful Beginnings

Beautiful Beginnings Written by Billie J. Colson Blog # 1 Comparison After going and enjoying an art show and being impressed with the...

Art For Mental Health's Sake, Not Your Couch.

Art: For Mental Health’s Sake, Not To Match Your Couch! Written by Rae Ann M. Garrett Art is an essential part of our lives. Art contains...

Creativity strikes

Why do we wait for inspiration before we create? I love to paint when it’s cloudy. The problem with that here in Northern Colorado, it’s...

Why custom framing is a good idea

If you have a great piece of artwork or a family photo you treasure, consider having it custom framed. Over the years it will stand the...

Progression of an Artist

The Progression of an artist Many people think that artists are just born with talent. Like the hand of God gave them the gift. I do...

Local Talent & Special deals

Lincoln Gallery & the Thompson Valley Art League One of the treasures in our town is the Thompson Valley Art League. TVAL has been a part...

The Generosity of Artists

The generosity of artists As a working artist and gallery owner, I’m often asked for art donations. I donate about 15 to 20 pieces of...

Art doesn't have to match your couch.

Art doesn’t have to match your couch From working in a frame shop and owning my own gallery, I’m surprised how many people buy art to...

The Cost of Art

The Cost of Art I think most people’s perception of original art is “it’s expensive”, but you consider the cost spread over the course of...

Everyone buys art...

Blog #2 Everyone buys Art As I go though my life weather visiting a friend home or going into my doctor’s office, I always notice the art...

Comparison

Blog # 1 Comparison After going and enjoying an art show and being impressed with the work that was there. I started to feel a little...

San Francisco Artifact Reviews "Below the Fold"

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Visionary Photographer Adam Kant Turns His Lens on the Peninsula

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