Re: OT: iris paintings

Robert E. Stassen wrote:
> 
> I would like to purchase some original  iris paintings, done in the oriental
> (Japanese/Chinese) style.  Do any of you have any experience with gallaries
> that specialize in this type of art or know of any artists selling?  Any
> leads would be appreciated.  I am starting from zero here.  All I have are
> hunches and searches on the internet have not been successful.

Bob, both my dad & brother were painters (they're both gone now, sad to
say) & I have BEEN a painter but now do my drawing & painting strictly
on the computer. (Haven't produced any iris images yet have done a
bang-up job on a Columbine...) I have also worked for a number of
galleries in the tourist towns in Colorado. There are always artists
eager to sell their work & some will work on commission -- if the
general style & choice of media of any particular artist's work appeals
to you, ask the gallery or store owner to get in touch with the artist
to inquire about "working to order". I would suggest prowling any art
galleries in your area & seeing what you can find.

Another possibility is to contact any art schools or the art depts. of
the college or university nearest you -- you might find someone that is
already working in a style that you like & has, or will, produce
paintings of iris that will meet your fondest hopes. Good luck.

Marte in the mtns	Zone 4/Sunset 1  Colorado
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