The Art Lady Articles – Arrachme

Is Fine Art Different Than Decorative Art? #5

The Art Lady – As Seen In Villager Magazine by Arrachme We will explore not only the difference between fine art and decorative art but the appropriateness of asking the artist to sharpen their pencil in pricing. By the time we are mature adults, we have undoubtedly, lived many lives. Previously, as a licensed professional […]

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Are Oil Paintings More Valuable Than Acrylic? #2

As Seen in Villager Magazine-by Arrachme We will cover some intriguing history of materials and impactful aspects of the art world that affect the value of a painting. No, I will not bore you with how to watch paint dry! Before acrylics were invented, all artists made their paints by mixing pigments or natural materials […]

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Be An Instant Art Critic! #1

The Art Lady-As Seen in Villager Magazine-by Arrachme For years people have asked me, “How do I know what I am looking at when it comes to art.” Here is a fun, quick tip that will instantly turn you into an expert. Choose any painting. Your eyes will organically go to the intended or unintended focal […]

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Can Art Give A Space An Instant Facelift? #10

The Art Lady – As Seen in Villager Magazine-by Arrachme Often, when I meet first-time clients there is a smile and a sigh of relief. They tell me, “I am here because, before this, the search for real art has been unfruitful”? Let’s figure out what they mean. Why is fine art important to homeowners looking […]

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My Three year Old Can Do That – Abstract Art #9

The Art Lady – As Seen in Villager Magazine-by Arrachme #9 Have you ever heard these words, “My three-year-old could do that?” Possibly you might have even uttered the words yourself. Does abstract art takes skill or not?  If you have been watching social media like Facebook – Meta, YouTube, or Tic Tok, you may […]

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How Is Fine Art Priced? #4

The Art Lady-As Seen in Villager Magazine- by Arrachme Have you wondered why paintings have a wide variety of pricing? Let us explore at what point an artist determines the pricing of their work. At what junction do others make these determinations? Over the last forty years, I learned some interesting lessons on pricing my […]

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Am I A Real Artist? #7

The Art Lady – As Seen in Villager Magazine- by Arrachme Artist definition –a person who practices various creative arts, such as sculptor, novelist, poet, music, film making, or painting. So often I hear students say that they do not feel, in their hearts, that they are real artists. When I hear this, I will drop […]

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What Colors Are Best In Paintings? #6

The Art Lady – As Seen in Villager Magazine-Oct 2021 by Arrachme If you have not studied color, just knowing how color can affect your moods, can be helpful in the decision-making process of collecting fine art. We can Identify color as having been helpful in a variety of applications.  Artists naturally build a limited color […]

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