April 28 - Glass Class
Again - art saves the day!
See something you like at a gallery? If you can afford it - buy it - you never regret purchasing art!
I found the card that is framed in glass above at the Jacoby Arts Center last fall. I didn’t know what I’d do with it - I just liked it, and, honestly, it was a bit of a “guilt purchase” - I try to support the arts locally when I can, I had just seen a free gallery show - and a card was all I could afford that day.
These several months later, one of my co-workers announced she is leaving to pursue her dream of a career in nursing. I remembered the card - and thought it would be perfect for someone going into the “helping hands” profession. So I made a stained glass frame for it - and I have a one-of-a-kind gift ready to share.
Often I don’t buy paintings I like because “I have no place to put it” - my walls are already crowded. But being able to give it away, or merge it with another art form (like my stained glass frames) - gives me an excuse to listen to my heart & artist’s spirit - and support a local gallery/artist - and give something memorable - all rolled into one! Again, art saves the day!
Tags: art, gift, buy, support local art, helping hands, stained glass frame
April 29, 2008 at 2:04 pm
Thanks for sharing this nice little story with us as it’s really inspiring.
April 29, 2008 at 2:42 pm
That’s really cool, Kerry!
April 29, 2008 at 2:46 pm
Always, if it calls to you, buy it. And if you have no room on your walls like me, rotate. That’s what I do and it works.
Vi
April 29, 2008 at 3:08 pm
Oooh I agree, always trust instinct if you are called to something. What a fabulous card it is and I am loving the frames you make.
April 29, 2008 at 3:45 pm
Generous once, generous twice, for art and friendship. That’s making a little something go a long way!