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Starting a Contemporary Art Collection

Contact museum curators or art professionals in your area who do not sell.1. Build a relationship with these professionals by attending lectures where they assemble.2.
Corinne CainDecember 07, 2005

Preparing for the Art Appraiser's Exam

• Locate all items in advance of the appraiser's arrival and make them accessible.• Share pertinent records about when and where items were purchased, including their receipts.
Corinne CainDecember 07, 2005

Starting an Art Collection

Identify what kind of art you like. The following techniques can help you determine what that is:1. Visit 3 to 6 museums displaying different types of art.
Corinne CainDecember 07, 2005

Art Myths Debunked

Assumption: Art becomes more valuable once an artist dies.Actuality: Prices escalate only when demand is greater than supply. Prices can increase if there was a shortage of the artist's work prior to his or her death and if the demand...
Corinne CainDecember 07, 2005

Sounding More Art Savvy

Want to sound like someone who is art savvy? Make sure you don't use the following art "faux pas."• Using the word "seriagraph" - Actually, there is no such thing as a seriagraph.
Corinne CainDecember 07, 2005

Roulette System To Improve Your Odds And Win More

If you've read any of my articles before, you know I always emphasize the fact that there are many viable systems for any type of gambling. Roulette is no exception.
Ellison MansfieldDecember 07, 2005

Winning Horse Racing Betting System

The most important rule of this system that you should never break is that once you have reached your goal winnings for that day, YOU QUIT AND WALK AWAY.The first step in using this system is to set a value of how much you wish to win each day.
Ellison MansfieldDecember 07, 2005

How to Start A Photography Business

There are so many different ways to start a photography business, that I could not possibly share them all in one article, and certainly not in depth. However, I'd like to give you a brief overview of business ideas that will hopefully get you...
Jean-Pierre MessierDecember 07, 2005

How to Grow Wildflowers

You are welcome to use this article on your website or in your newsletter as long as you reprint it as is, including the contact information at the end. Website URLs must be active links.
Michael McGroartyDecember 07, 2005

Caring for Jewelry

Caring for your handmade jewellery is easy and will help your treasures last a lifetime of wear and pleasure. This brief guide takes you through the basics, as well as highlighting some pitfalls to watch out for. But first, a quick word of caution.
Sue KingDecember 07, 2005