PART 3 - THE ART OF ASSESSING TRUE VALUE

To buy art intelligently, the more you know, the better. You can become a wise
collector with patience and discipline.

Know Your Subject

To determine if a particular piece of art is worth acquiring, ask:

1. Who is the artist?
2. How important is the artwork?
3. What is the artwork’s history and documentation?
4. Is the asking price fair?

Learn as much as you can about the artist and the distinctive aspects of his or her
work. Ask why some pieces are more highly-valued than other pieces. Don’t just
grab at ‘bargains’. Generally, the more renowned the artist is, the pricier the work.

1) WHO IS THE ARTIST?

Consider :

• The artist’s date of birth and demise (if applicable)

• The artist’s training credentials
• The artist’s place of work and residence
• Positions, roles or titles held by the artist
• Places and countries where the artist’s work has been exhibited
• Organizations which the artist is associated with
• Collections which have the artist’s work
• Honors bestowed upon the artist
• Publications and other media which refer to the artist
• Factors which distinguish the artist from other artists (for example, being a
  master in a certain technique)

How long has the artist been exhibiting and selling art? Any
accomplishments? Who owns the artist’s work? The artist has more stature if his or
her work is in the permanent collections of major institutions like museums.

When buying from an online dealer, look out for details about the artist, such as in
an “About the Artist” page like the one at Cherish Collectibles:
http://www.cherishcollectibles.com/site/1256072/page/459196

2) HOW IMPORTANT IS THE ARTWORK?

Next, evaluate the artwork’s importance.

Get Familiar
Study the artist’s work. Look at the different periods in the artist’s career. Each
piece of art should be assessed in its context. View as many samples of the artist’s
work as possible. Talk to people who are knowledgeable about the artist’s work. Ask
the dealer to educate you about the distinctive features of the artist’s work.

Art Reproductions And Originals
Art reproductions come in many forms today, and some are excellent copies of the
originals. Visit http://www.cherishcollectibles.com/site/1256072/page/606878
for exquisite reproduction Edna Hibel art, with a twist.
Another variation of art reproductions can be found at:
http://www.cherishcollectibles.com/site/1256072/page/485701

Modern digital printing technology makes it possible to produce canvas prints which
are almost indistinguishable from the original, such as these giclees at:
http://www.cherishcollectibles.com/site/1256072/page/485683

Buying art reproductions is fine as long as you know what you are getting. Originals,
of course, always have better value.

Major And Minor Works
Not all originals are worth collecting. Learn to identify whether a work is major
or minor, as major art pieces are worth more. Find out how significant that piece is
compared to other specimens of the artist’s art. Is it a good example of the type of
work that the artist is renowned for? Most novice art collectors prefer to focus on
typical pieces. Collecting atypical pieces requires a strong sense of adventure.

Early And Late Works
Most people tend to go for early works. However, late works can also be
highly-collectible. It all depends on who the artist is. Some artists actually become
more accomplished and creative as they advance in age, experimenting with
different techniques and styles and producing art which is more complex than
anything done earlier.

Best Phases
Good periods are when the artist is considered to have produced superior work.
Collectors generally home in on the best examples of the artist’s art from the ‘best’
phases.

Unique Or Cookie-Cutter Art?
Shrewd art connoisseurs favor artists who have demonstrated genuine creativity and
originality, and who are always experimenting and evolving. Collections featuring
such pieces are certainly more desirable than collections of cookie-cutter art.

Condition Of The Artwork
It’s natural for old art pieces to have some flaws, such as slight soiling. Major flaws
- like fading, discoloration, large tears, unusual trimming - are the ones to watch
out for. Such flaws can significantly diminish the dollar value of an artwork.

Buy From Reliable Sources
If you’re making your purchase through an online dealer, make sure that the dealer
has a secure online payment system, offers proper packing, courier and insurance
services, and has a fair return policy. If you buy from unauthorized dealers, auctions
(including those on the internet), private individuals and flea markets, you’re on
your own.

3) WHAT IS THE ARTWORK’S HISTORY AND DOCUMENTATION?

Provenance
This refers to the background and pedigreed of an artwork. Art with an illustrious
provenance is more desirable than art with a non-descript background.

Ask questions like:

• What kind of caliber does the artwork have?

• Is it associated with any significant event or party?
• Was it commissioned to mark an important occasion?
• What is the caliber of the commissioning party?
• Where has the art been exhibited?
• What kind of media exposure has it received?
• Has it received any honors or awards?
• Who has possessed it before?
• Are there any interesting stories behind it?
• Has anything been published about it?
• Has it been reproduced (with permission) in anything noteworthy or
  prestigious?

Documentation
Gather any documentation about the piece, such as certificates of authenticity,
receipts, copies of publications where the art was mentioned, or signed
photographs of the artist. Separate fact from fiction. If you hear any anecdotes
about the work, write them down and try to get them verified.

Documentation can influence marketability and value. People are more attracted to
art that they can understand.

Documents Can Also Have Value
Good documentation helps to increase the value of the art, but well-kept
documents can also have value in due time. Signed photographs of the artist or
gallery brochures, receipts of the sale, reviews, certificates of authenticity - all these
can have some historical and commercial value some day. Think of the Titanic.

4) IS THE ASKING PRICE FAIR?

Compared to a lesser piece of art, the artwork may seem expensive, so make
sure that you compare prices only with similar pieces, whether by the same artist or
by artists of similar caliber who create similar work. Prices may fluctuate over time,
so satisfy yourself that the price is fair at that particular point in time.

Smart art collecting requires quite a bit of sleuthing. If you have a genuine interest
in art, you will find this stimulating and fascinating, adding to the pleasure of art
collecting.

Copyright © 2006 Carol Chua - Carol Chua is an ex-corporate warrior turned
entrepreneur, writer and co-owner of Cherish Collectibles, an online gallery
of art, collectibles and gifts by multiple award-winning American artist Edna Hibel.
Visit Cherish Collectibles.com to see this renowned artist’s beautiful artwork. Carol
also co-owns an online jewelry store with a nature theme, featuring creations by
award-winning artist JonY, at http://www.silver-butterfly-jewelry.com

The Long Arm Quilting Machine is a compact machine for your Table Top quilting frame that enables your to complete your quilts faster and in larger blocks and patterns.

It operates using a Synchronous drives that is a contemporary and efficient system that enables the mechanical components to perform at an optimum level.
The Long Arm Quilting machine is perfect for people who wish to make quilts for sale and need to produce a high volume of quilts.

It is not definitive where quilting first originated, yet there are signs of quilting existing at the time of the crusades and in Egyptian historical clothing artifacts.
It is thought that quilting was used to re-enforce clothing in order to make them warmer for the winter months. Before women were able to work, they often spent their time sewing, spinning, weaving and quilting. Contemporary quilting has become an art form; with exhibitions often being held to display the intricate and beautiful design creations of the quilt maker’s handwork.

Some of the most well known quilting machine names in the quilting industry are Hanson, Gammill and Nolton - just to name a few. The Long Arm Quilting machines can produce queen and king size quilts with various designs. You will be amazed at the variety of designs that can be created using a Long arm quilting machine.

The Long Arm Quilting machines synchronous drives eliminate the disadvantages of previous machines mechanical components. Its synchronous belt drive system is similar to the timing belt found in an automobile engine. The synchronous belt operates in a basic fashion - the teeth of the belt engaging with the grooves of the pulley to drive the mechanism.

This sophisticated, yet simply synchronous system eliminates slippage and speed loss and enables the Long Arm Quilting machine to operate at high speeds. The synchronous belt wraps around the pulley rather than operating in a rotational fashion, thus eliminating wear and tear and reducing the noise level of the machine.

There is no friction involved in the operation of the synchronous drive of the Long Arm Quilting machine, as it is entirely dependant on the positive engagement of the belt teeth on the pulley grooves. To ensure that the synchronous drive on the Long Arm Quilting machine is maintained, the belt line size coincides exactly with the diameter of the groove pulley.

Using a synchronous drive system in the Long Arm Quilting machine enables drive efficiency and energy savings, a non-slip environment and a low maintenance machine. It also reduces noise, compacts the drive system, increases the service life of the machine and eliminates the need for lubrication.

Overall, for those people who wish to make quilts for sale in large quantities, the Long Arm Quilting machine increases productivity and increases efficiency. Within no time at all, you will be meeting your quilt making quota and people will be enjoying the comfort of owning their own Long arm quilting machine made quilt in a variety of colors, patterns and styles.

More information about quilting can be found here: Quilting Sewing Machine - Home Quilting Machine- Kamikaze News and Articles

Moonbeams

A delicate moonbeam, dancing high, atop the star filled sky,
filters down to crimson brook, where once we use to fly.
Where night flight dancing filled the air, a bustling brook of fun,
where hearty revelry and feasting time, was had by everyone.

We would dance the night, upon the flopper trees, majestic looking frame,

fly the night airs bristling winds, hard task to conquer and tame.
Spiral into the silent brook, to ride on the mermaids backs,
to swim through reed and lilac, and chase through rocky cracks.

We would race the lively glow-worm, like the jockeys of long ago,

picnic among the josiper plants, swaying to and fro.
Till morning dewdrops, filled the air, glistening in the light,

for now was the time of the giants, dare not venture into their sight.

But alas those times have gone now, no more can we be seen,
for prying eyes, and modern times, have marred the forest sheen.
Strange creatures rumble, ripping roots, trees tumble in their wake,

upon them ride the human folk, their homes they want to make.

So now we live below now, a dark and sombre land,
lost our wings, a flightless life, dark future is at hand.
We wait until the time returns, when we can roam the starry sky,

to bask upon the moonbeams, where all the fairy folk can fly.

A kiss with wings

The ones we love, don’t go away,
They walk side by side with us every day.
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed, still very dear.
My father’s the one i so dearly miss,
An ache in my heart, at no parting kiss.
No special words i so wanted to say,
Just a numbing ache that wont go away.
My mind now roams, on sweet times gone by,
Long forgotten memories,a tear now in my eye.
My friends all huddled round you, stories being told,
You defeating the daleks, or finding the long lost gold.
The wink you use to give me, as i sat there by your side,
I,in awe of my father,heart so full of pride.
Now you roam the heavens, free of earthly pain,
Wings aspread, you’re flying now in the lords domain.
A kiss i send now, up to the sky so blue,
Catch it dad, tis a kiss with wings for you.

Scotland

och, tae walk again, through the winding hills;
wae the heather at ma feet.
jus tae wander roond the glens n lochs,
or tae climb auld arthurs seat.
tae lose maself in the heady scent,
o the heather swaying bright.
tae climb the wondrous mountains high,
n gaze doon at that awesome sight.
of ma home toons lights a twinkling,
like stars in a sea o brine.
am hame now wat a feeling, godbless this country o mine.
a country thats a part o me,
a place thats proud n grand.
so full o myths n legends,
tis ma bonnie wee scotland.

check more poems and fun things at my blogspot . . .

www.h1ghlandershaven.blogspot.com

well that was a sample of my poetry, hope you enjoyed them. visit my blogspot for more poetry, jokes, and hilarious video clips.

http://www.h1ghlandershaven.blogspot.com

Roaring up on a motorcycle has a strong draw for all of us who have adopted the biker lifestyle. This draw often hits our children too. I know that for me my kids love to ride and probably want to do it as much as I do. I love taking them for rides and sharing the experience with them. But there are some additional considerations that have to be taken into account when loading them on the back of your motorcycle.

Protective Clothing
Just like for us, kids have to have protective clothing on. It’s really great that several of the leathers companies have started producing good quality leathers for kids. I always make sure that they are properly dressed. This means that they have long pants (denim or chaps), long sleeves (denim and leather jackets work best), full finger gloves, good sturdy shoes, and a properly fitted D.O.T. helmet. All of these items can be obtained through a multitude of sources on the internet, local bike and leather shops, and at swap meets.

One other piece of protective clothing is a good pair of sunglasses. Recent studies have shown that the earlier children start wearing eye protection while outdoors the better their chances of avoiding major eye health problems later in life.

Damage to the eyes is cumulative, increasing from year to year. The sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation can be very harmful to unprotected eyes and almost half of a person’s total lifetime UV radiation exposure occurs before age 18.
Young eyes let more UV rays inside and normally get more exposure because they spend more time outdoors, usually without eye protection. Exposure to sunlight at an early age appears to be a critical factor in the development of eye cancer.
The good news is that high quality children’s sunglasses (kids aged 3-12) are easier to find than ever. Modeled after adult versions, they feature high impact-resistant lenses with sturdy, durable frames and lots of great colors.

Look for polycarbonate plastic lenses since this is the most shatter-resistant. Always make sure to buy sunglasses that block 99% to 100% of both UVA and UVB.

Passenger Comfort
Often the passenger pegs or floorboards are set for a normal height passenger. They are definitely not set for riding around kids. Make sure that you have a good solid support for them to put their feet on. My son uses the highway bars on the back as his foot rests, since they fit just about right. My daughter has now started using the regular floorboards since she’s gotten tall enough to reach them. I’ve talked to people who have gone as far as rigging up adjustable floorboards on their bike to adjust to the height needed by their passenger.

Passenger Rules
Make sure that your kids understand the rules about being a passenger. Make sure they know where they need to be holding on to. Make sure that they understand not to make any sudden movements. Make sure that they know to keep their bottom flat on the seat at all times. These really are the same rules that would apply anytime you carry a passenger, but with kids you have to make sure that you explain them in a way they would understand.

Rider Responsibilities
When you have a kid on the back of your motorcycle you have to be more aware of what they are doing. They may have a tendancy to move more than an adult passenger. They may play games by sticking their hands out in the wind (like we don’t ever do that do we?). I find with my kids that they generally want to talk more than an adult passenger and they get more excited over things they see from the back of the motorcycle.

Be aware that the steady rumble of your motor can have a tendancy to lull passengers to sleep. There’s been more than once that I’ve had passengers fall asleep when riding with me (must be my stellar personality). With adults this usually doesn’t present much of a problem since it’d be harder for them to fall off. With children it’s a completely different situation. Since there is generally more room for them between the rider and the sissy bar, if they do fall asleep, there is a greater chance for them to flop over to one side or another. When they do this they increase their chances of falling of to the side. When you have a kid as a passenger stay alert of this and be prepared to hold them up and stop, if this situation occurs.

Riding with kids can be a very enjoyable experience. But please be aware that with that comes some additional responsibilities.

—–
Be Safe … Enjoy the Ride

Tools

Jeff Sinason aka “Tools” is a long time motorcycle enthusiats. Being a motorcycle nut, he has run into all kinds of conditions and ridden through them unscathed. He is the owner of http://www.bikerwares.com which is a site dedicated to Enjoying the Ride.

TX Insurance Policy Requirements by Law

• Bodily Injury Liability for one person: $25,000 Limit
• Bodily Injury Liability for all people involved:$50,000 Limit
• Property Damage Liability: $25,000 Limit

*As of 4/1/08,these increased requirements moved into effect

When you’re involved in an accident in the state of Texas, their insurance laws require that an individual must always be found to be at fault. The insurer and the person held accountable are then held financially answerable to pay for damages. This complies with the rules of the tort system - a system that has many different laws depending on the state.

Texans can get complementary optional coverage such as underinsured motorist or No-Fault auto insurance coverage. Uninsured driver coverage is optional coverage that financially protects you against persons who do not have enough auto insurance. If you’re engaged in an automobile accident with them, you can help cover costs with your own auto insurer. No fault auto insurance covers you no matter of who’s found to be at fault in the auto accident.In the state of Texas, you aren’t required to have extra auto insurance coverage higher than the minimum. Even so, there are lots of Texas drivers that opt to add these choices.

Texas auto insurance can be highly priced. In 2003, the premium paid on average was a little below $1000 and a large number of Texas drivers are uninformed that their auto insurance premiums could be smaller. The internet is the best place to start receiving discounted auto insurance policies. There are a diverse number of places that let you quickly compare premiums.

These auto insurance rate comparison sites can help you save money, but it isn’t a guarantee to always keeping your insurance costs low. In general, auto insurance premiums tend to grow over time. 2007 saw the first lowering in auto insurance premiums since 1999. The reduction was around 1% and the decrases continued through most of 2008. However, by the end of 2008, insurance costs again began to grow.

As your driving record gets stronger or your personal situation changes, you may not be getting all the premium deductions you qualify for and will end up paying more for insurance. Auto insurance fluctuates and recently there was an increase of 6% from 2002 to 2003. You’re insurance agency will continue to go up your premiums, but it is on much rarer occasions that they proactively lower your premiums. To get discount insurance rates, get a free rate quote from an auto insurance comparison company.

What is Algebra?

Mathematics has long been one of the most scary subjects in American classrooms. Although pupils in other countries graduate with excellence in mathematics, many of the average high school age students in the United States scratch their heads when presented questions about converting fractions to decimals, converting measures and units, solving complex inequalities, or solving radical equations. It makes sense that this predicament is as widespread as it is. Algebra is such a wide-encompassing range of different mathematical equations that it is easy for a student to get lost when asked to explain synthetic division or adding fractions . For that matter, algebra is largely based on using letters to substitute for numbers. While this isn’t highly complicated in and of itself, it brings itself poorly to the ‘jump in and play’ aspect of some mathematics. Put simply, the ability to perform a certain algebraic task is based on the person already having learned a task that led to it. This is to say that Algebra is a procedure that requires mastery of every step in order to move on. A pupil can’t hope for finding square root radicals and roots when he or she has not mastered proportions and ratios, or converting measures and units.

Technological Help for Algebra:

While this is not a recent occurrence , it seems that math grades have slipped even further in recent years. This maybe caused by many reasons, but no answer will come out as a result of blame game. There have been only a fistful of outside help available for students to enhance maths skills when out of the classroom. What little software or program there was, more geared towards helping younger pupils grasp the concepts of arithmetic. Fortunately, the market for such a product has coincided with the technology essential, providing an influx of ‘algebra software‘ or ‘algebra solver‘ programs that let the mastery of algebra to anyone who is equipped with standard computer knowledge.

Algebra Solvers:

There are various algebra calculators available and they vary depending on for what they have been produced for. Some may provide such abilities as graphing a circle, or solving simultaneous equations, but may not have the programming essential for solving exponential equations or adding exponents. The users are advised to assess the algebra software system upon purchase, but many algebra solver computer software systems will promote their expertise. The best bet for anybody who is interested in computer help for subtracting rational expressions or converting decimals to fractions; fundamentally, whatever particular need you would have, is to search on the Net for the product which the user is interested in buying.

The EUROMILLIONS lottery was to begin with launched by the national lotteries of the UK, France and Spain and was disclosed on Feb 04. The starting draw was on February 13-04 in Paris. The France, Spain and the United Kingdom were the only nations partaking in the beginning but lotteries from Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal and Switzerland also got involved in October-04.

The Euro millions lottery or the Euro Lottery, as it is ordinarily known, pools the ticket receipts of the 9 partaking European countries presenting a whopping Euro Lotto jackpot. With the quantity of countries joining the EU on the increase, this will without a doubt lead to new countries participating in the Euro Millions lotto. A growth in the number of individuals partaking in the Euro Lottery will lead to a continuing growth of the already big EuroMillions jackpots.

Q. How Would You Play The Euro millions Lottery

Each player must choose 5 main numbers from one to fifty and two Lucky-star numbers from 1 to 9. During the lotto draw, five primary and 2 “lucky-star” numbers are then chosen at random from 2 draw machines containing numbered lottery balls.

Euro Lotto Prizes

The chances of scooping up the Euro Lotto jackpot is a far-off 1 in seventy-six million but the probability of acquiring a cash prize is a somewhat decent 1 in twenty-four. If the jack-pot is not won in a given lotto draw, it is carried over to the following week which results in an ever increasing “jackpot” prize. New regulations brought in on the 9th of February 2007 specify the number of successive roll-overs to eleven, with the “jackpot” rolling down to smaller value levels on the eleventh lottery draw when the prize is not collected.

The recent rules likewise initiated EuroMillions “Super Draw” which come about twice yearly plus they offer “jackpots” in the region of 100 million pounds. The difference with Super-Draws is that the “jackpot” has to be won during the week of the lotto draw; this means, when there is no lotto ticket corresponding, all the numbers drawn and top prize will be allotted to the ticket holder(s) on the next winning prize tier.

Having the correct fishing gear is an extremely crucial thing to consider when your are contemplating your forthcoming fishing outing. You need to allow yourself the appropriate equipment to fall into the “mind set” & get the best benefits of fishing. Procuring the finest items will help you in many different ways. As you may well know, the more gear you acquire the easier fishing will be. One of the essential things you must ask is, do you possess all that you need before you head out on your journey? To be successful you should make certain that your fishing journey commences with purchasing the correct fishing equipment. There are lots of types of supplies and it normally depends on type of place that you will be fishing at, what sort of fish you are searching for & the form of fishing that you desire. Find great offers on football memorabilia online today.

There are numerous variety & styles of fishing reels that carry a series of fees. If you are looking to throw yourself into professional fishing you would be recommended to make sure that your fishing gear is planed for that sort of use. Professional fishing requires a great deal more resilient supplies. Since professional fishing items demands twice to three times the use they wear out much sooner. This certainly makes it much more cost effective to spend the extra up front. There are a range of items so that you can make a decision based on requests as well as what you can afford.

The specific make of fishing rod is another essential part of the tackle that you will need. You may well need to consider what manufacture of rod that you need for your fishing expedition. Just as there are many different reels there is a range of fishing rods to get. It is advised to base your judgement on the sort of fish that you want to catch.

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Native Americans had long known of Texas’ naturally occurring oil seeps. The substance was first known for its curative properties. When Spaniards explored Texas in 1543, they noticed oil along the shore and used it to caulk boats and waterproof boots. Centuries passed before Lyne Barret made his discovery at Nacogdoches County. In 1866, he was able to drill the first oil well here. Soon, Nacogdoches County hosted the state’s first commercial oil field. Still, oil was not that coveted a product; early drillers prized water, not oil. They discovered substantial oil deposits in 1894 at Corsicana, but disregarded them. In 1896, H.G.Damon, Ralph Beaton, and John Galey successfully extracted oil in Corsicana but passed on the chance to develop a business around it. Nevertheless, the Corsicana field produced huge quantities of oil and started Texas’ first refinery. On January 10, 1901, Captain Anthony Lucas and Patillo Higgins hit the fabled oil gusher at the Spindletop salt dome in Beaumont. It was the world’s largest, blowing oil more than 150 feet high. By 1902, Spindletop had yielded over 17 million oil barrels. A wildcatting frenzy ensued and small farming communities became boomtowns. Many American oil companies began their operations in the wake of the discovery including Humble Oil (presently Exxon), Gulf Oil, and the Texas Company (presently Texaco). More oil discoveries swept the state, particularly in North Central Texas. In 1921, drillers started extracting from the Panhandle. East Texas turned out to be the state’s biggest oil field when Columbus Marion Joiner hit the first of the field’s many gushers, Daisy Bradford, on October 3, 1930.

To learn more about famous Texans such as politician Ben Barnes, visit the De Leon, The Heart of Texas site.

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Distinguished Alumni such as Ben Barnes are profiled on The Distinguished Alumni of the University of Texas site.