Tuesday, July 05, 2005
About The Kay Ballard Collection
When I first started collecting paintings and other works of art, I had no idea where I was going with my collection. In some respects, I still don't know. However, over the years a few themes have emerged. I am particularly drawn to self-poitraits of artists, paintings that reference art or artists, and paintings of women writing or reading books. In the folk art category I collect flag related Americana, devils and angels. And chickens. I love chickens.
These themes are not limiting. I buy anything that I like that I also can afford. I like art that is raw, emotional, bold and colorful. I like paintings with words painted on them. I have developed a fondness for and an understanding of abstract art, but the works in my collection tend to representational.
Many of the pieces in the The Kay Ballard Collection are for sale. Although I haven't actively sought buyers, I probably will at some point. The comedian Steve Martin, who is both an artist and art collector, suggests that selling art from one's collection permits one to grow as a collector. I think he is right. I also believe that I have learned to recognize good and interesting art and would enjoy helping new collectors make wise choices.
These themes are not limiting. I buy anything that I like that I also can afford. I like art that is raw, emotional, bold and colorful. I like paintings with words painted on them. I have developed a fondness for and an understanding of abstract art, but the works in my collection tend to representational.
Many of the pieces in the The Kay Ballard Collection are for sale. Although I haven't actively sought buyers, I probably will at some point. The comedian Steve Martin, who is both an artist and art collector, suggests that selling art from one's collection permits one to grow as a collector. I think he is right. I also believe that I have learned to recognize good and interesting art and would enjoy helping new collectors make wise choices.
