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E-mail:
webmail (at symbol) actualart.org
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Is the work on Wendy Angel’s website for sale? |
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Yes, most
of it is. |
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Where
can I purchase art by Wendy Angel? |
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Contact
us at Actual Art. It helps if you have an idea of which work(s)
you are interested in. Studio visits are arranged by appointment. |
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Why
aren’t the prices listed? |
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The website
is about education and learning as much as it is about representing
the work of Wendy Angel. Many people surfing the web are interested
in information and learning, but not collecting art.
Anyone
interested in collecting art should make contact with the
artist or artist’s representative. Write a note or make
a phone call for more information. For large purchases you
may want to set up an appointment to view the actual art.
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What
is the price range for paintings by Wendy Angel? |
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Prices range
from a few hundred dollars for works on paper to several thousand
for paintings. Larger work also costs more to ship. Anyone seriously
interested in collecting should contact Actual Art. |
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| Q: |
How
do I know if I should buy a work of art? |
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The reason
to buy any art is because you want to live with it, to experience
it and to preserve it. When you buy from a living artist you become
more than a collector. You become a patron participating in the
larger cultural contribution made by made by the artist by helping
maintain her continuing work. |
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Will
the work of Wendy Angel go up in value? |
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If someone
tells you that an artist's prices will shoot to the stars in
your lifetime, don’t believe it. From stock options to
paintings, there is no sure bet when investing. As with all
investing real quality tends to maintain value. The bottom line
is to remember your investment is in how living with art enhances
your life experience. If it does this you cannot lose.
On the
other hand, good paintings, even if they are not painted by
superstars, tend to grow in value. Virtually all masterworks
rise in value over time. We have the stories of how artists
who were notoriously overlooked when they were alive turned
out to be superstars of history. Note, however lack of popularity
does not mean they were not acknowledged by some peers, patrons
and academics. |
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What
sets the price and value of a piece of art? |
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A lot
of art that is sold will never have the value of a child’s
painting. In other words most art is worth exactly what it is
worth to you. However, you can research trends relating to what
others value.
Supply:
A unique object, like a painting, has more value than something
with many "originals" like a print or photograph.
Demand:
Popularity of a piece or artist will influences prices, but
remember popularity follows trends.
Quality:
It is not the case that all assessment of quality is subjective.
Sometimes junk to one is treasure to another and sometimes junk
is just junk. Some of the answers below address ways to develop
an ability to identify quality.
Magic,
Mystery and Nostalgia: Identifying actual value engages intelligence
and perception not nonsensical stories. Fantastic fictions that
play on a buyers ignorance are often used to promote and sell
art. Nostalgia relating to ideologies and subject preferences
are also marketing tools. As you develop your own perceptions
and understanding of art you will be less vulnerable to false
valuation and absurd pricing.
Time, Space
and Energy: It is worth thinking about what really leads to
the existence of an art work to understand why value is not
based on magic or subjective opinion. Artists invest time and
energy into their work. Usually this investment by the artist
is what leads to the value of their work. It is possible for
a person to devote their entire life to art and never make a
worthwhile thing. Yet it is rare, if even possible, for a piece
of great art to exist without a huge investment of time, study,
focus, and practice.
A singular
work carries the time investment of all the years that went
into enabling it. For example, an artist may make a sketch in
an hour, but the time investment includes ten thousand previous
sketches she has made. The size or medium of a piece often relates
to an actual time investment. A small sketch and a large painting
by the same artist will have different prices. Yet, this doesn't
necessarily mean a particular small sketch is not better than
a large painting. |
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How
do I know if a painting is good? |
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First, look
and then look again. If a work of art stays interesting or becomes
more interesting the longer you look then it is good. If the experience
of viewing it gives you a emotional or physical response, it may
be great. But, don't mistake a response to its subject or symbolism
with a response to the work as an art object. |
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I
am new to collecting what should I do? |
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Learning
about art requires paying attention to your direct experience
of art. This includes developing your abilities of perception
and analysis of your own experience.
- Learn
what you like and buy what you sincerely respond to.
- While
learning pay more attention to work in museums than in galleries.
Museums primarily preserve good art. Commercial galleries
promote whatever they think they can sell. When you appreciate
at least some masters, from Rembrandt to Matisse or Da Vinci
to Rothko, you will be able to trust your eyes.
- Educate
yourself about art. Learning from experts and historians helps
while you develop your own understanding.
- Take
art classes or consider a tutor. Not all classes are good
classes, but a good art teacher for art appreciation, art
history or art making can contribute more to a real understanding
of art than all the people in the business of selling art
put together.
- Read
what other collectors say, yet develop your own ideas about
collecting.
- Avoid
letting people convince you to like something.
- Be wary
of advise from people trying to “sell” you on
a particular work or artist.
- Seriously
consider starting small. However, if you totally love a large
piece be aware that there is only one in existence. If it
is good, it probably won't be cheaper later.
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Are
paintings really worth buying in a new media world? |
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Historically
new media do not replace previous media. Paintings are physical
and unique. Good paintings are still difficult to make. New media
are flashy and popular yet good paintings may be an increasingly
rare commodity. Also, if you do not appreciate a media you should
probably reconsider why you collect it. |
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What
if I want to talk to Wendy Angel about her work? |
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Make contact. |
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arrangements can be made to enable people to acquire and support
my work. Everything is flexible and negotiable.
The
Q & A here is a guide to understanding some basics relating
to art collecting.
Selling
the work is not just about my income it is also about placing
the work in good homes.
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I
am real and accessible
&
My work is real and accessible
The
reason this site does not look commercial is because it is intentionally
not about marketing.
I
have had a website in one form or another for more than a decade.
My
web stuff is not commercial.
My
paintings are not commercial.
I
hope that what I post contributes to understanding and appreciating
art and learning.
I
hope it contributes to an understanding that life is about things
like art and learning and art is about life and learning.
I
don’t make art in order to sell it, but I do make it and
I do sell it. I don’t particularly enjoy selling my work.
I like it too much. I don’t really want it to go away from
me.
Yet,
there are reasons to part with it. I like others to see my work,
to experience it. In the long run, spreading it around is more
likely to assure its survival.
So,
at the encouragement of friends, family and a few collectors I
am finally adding this page to the site. If
you really are interested in collecting and patronizing my work
I suggest you look extensively at the website. |
| Buying |
Prices
range from a few hundred dollars for works on paper to several thousand
for large paintings. |
Renting |
Several
companies, corporations and individuals have rented my paintings.
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Commissions |
I consider
commissions. |
Tutoring |
Making
art is not only for artists. It also enhances your experience
and understanding of art. Classes &
Workshops come up from time to time. |
| You
are welcome to write to me about your interest.
If you would rather speak on the phone you can send me your number.
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