Carol Chua

About Carol Chua

Copyright © 2006 Carol Chua - Carol Chua is the co-owner of Cherish Collectibles, an online gallery of art, collectibles and gifts by multiple award-winning American artist Edna Hibel. Visit http://www.cherishcollectibles.com to see this renowned artist’s heartwarming artwork. Carol also co-owns an online jewelry store featuring the creations of another award-winning artist, at http://www.silver-butterfly-jewelry.com.

Profiting From Pleasure - Art Collecting Tips - A Six-Part Series on Successful Art Collecting - Part 4 - Know The Art Market

Great collectors know the marketplace, and the marketplace knows them. They are plugged into the grapevine and are among the first to find out when a choice work becomes available.
Date Posted: April 05, 2006

Profiting From Pleasure - Art Collecting Tips: a Six-Part Series on Successful Art Collecting -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 SubjectTo determine if a particular piece of art is worth acquiring, ask:1) Who is the artist?2) How important is the...
Date Posted: March 11, 2006

Profiting From Pleasure - Art Collecting Tips - a Six-Part Series on Successful Art Collecting Part 2 - Six Golden Rules of Art Collecting

Successful art collectors observe several golden rules of art collecting: 1) BUY WHAT YOU LIKEThis should be obvious, but this golden rule is actually often given a low priority by novice art collectors, much to their regret later on.
Date Posted: February 13, 2006

Profiting From Pleasure - Art Collecting Tips: A Six-Part Series on Successful Art Collecting: Part 1 - Why Buy Art?

WHY BUY ART? To answer this question, ask yourself what your reasons are for thinking of acquiring a piece of art. An artwork can cost a considerable sum, but if it meets your needs, it’s worth every penny.
Date Posted: January 30, 2006