Abstract Paintings buying collecting

Buying and collecting abstract painting can be a labor of love.  I love abstract paintings.  I think that my favorite medium is gouache.  I recently purchased a work from Oscar Bluemner.  The person I bought the abstract painting from had it in storage for over twenty years.  I am going to hang this piece in my office.

I found an oil abstract painting that was dated 1947 that was painted by Louis Bassi Siegriest.  I liked the composition, it felt oddly soothing.  The artist signed the back of the painting.  It was a little out of my price range, but I bought it anyway.

Trade Winds is the name of an abstract painting I bought from the artist Joanne Riddle while I was in Connecticut.  The piece was huge and I had to have it sent by freight to my home.  The blue in the painting was so vivid.  The whole composition was absolutely inspired.

I bought an abstract painting for my sister-in-law last year.  The artist of the piece was Leonardo Nierman and the medium he used was oil.  I bought the piece unframed and took my sister-in-law to framer to choose the frame.

I tried to buy an abstract painting from the mayor of our town.  I offered him two thousand dollars for the modernist abstract colorful figure.  The artist used red, white and blue and I wanted to acquire this for my stepmother.  She would have loved it, but the mayor was unwilling to part with it.

My mother has decorated her home in a style that she liked in Santa Fe.  I bought a large abstract painting for her from her favorite artist, Lou Monti.  She has seen his work in a number of homes and always raves about them.  She was so happy when she saw the painting I bought for her hanging on the wall of her living room.

I dated a guy once that had a signed abstract painting by Robert Gilberg on his wall.  I saw something different every time I saw it.  That painting had an attraction that I just can’t quite explain.  He was always buying art and changing out abstract paintings on his walls, but this particular piece always stayed.  I guess he was attracted to it as well.

The abstract painting that I bought for my older brother did not work in his apartment.  I ended up buying a painting that was a little too large for the room it was intended for.  The colors did not work in the only room that worked for its size.

I ended up selling that abstract painting the same place that I had bought it, on eBay!  I ended up making a profit on the abstract painting.  There was more information in my auction about the artist, Richard Diebenkorn, than there had been in the auction that I won.  I think the extra hour of research I spent made the abstract painting’s value increase.

I learned a long time ago that an abstract painting is worth exactly as much as someone is willing to pay for it.  I have friends that just cannot be convinced of this basic truth.  I think that if no one wants a particular abstract painting, then it is worth nothing.

My brother used the money from the sale of the unwanted abstract painting to find himself another abstract painting.  He ended up with an abstract collage that was made in the late 1930s.  I liked it when I saw it and it worked beautifully in his office.

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Fuji Mini-Mite 4-Stage HVLP Spray System #2904

The Fuji mini-mite 4X paint spray gun system is a portable kit ideal for cabinet makers, furniture refurbishers, auto detailers, or anyone who wants professional-grade painting and coating for their wood or metal work; the extra powerful 4-stage Ametek HVLP turbine gives you enough pressure to spray all types of coating (when properly thinned), including water-based coatings. This system includes the XT-2 spray gun, featuring a non-bleed design for reduced disturbance of shop dust and durable all stainless steel fluid components. The spray gun comes with a high-efficiency air cap which helps reduce over-spray and a 1-quart pressure-feed cup, and a convenient 25-foot hose with air control valve. Fuji Mini-Mite 4-Stage HVLP Spray System #2904What’s in the Box
XT-2 spray gun, 4-stage HVLP turbine, high-efficiency air cap, and 25-foot hose.

Technical Details

  • Portable and powerful paint spray gun system for professional-grade coating on metal or wood
  • Offers enough pressure to spray all types of coatings including water-based
  • Extra powerful 4-stage Ametek HVLP turbine
  • Non-bleed XT-2 spray gun with 1-quart pressure-feed cup
  • Includes 25-foot hose with air control valve; high-efficiency air cap

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Tags: none | April 27, 2008 on 1:44 pm | In Automotive Paint, Paint Tools | 15 Comments | AddThis Feed Button

No more sit down on your desk

One of the most challenging things when meditating is finding the right sitting position. This is because your legs could become numb after some time which is why even if there is already meditation cushion in the market, there are some who still prefer to use meditation chairs instead. When you look at a meditation chair, the first thing you will notice is that this does not look that different to a dining chair. It has 4 legs and a back rest. However, what it does best is make you more comfortable than when you are sitting on the floor by being able to mold to your body which prevents cramps and provides complete relaxation. The material that makes this possible is called buckwheat hull because it conforms to your shape thus providing a firmer seat. It is also able to do this because of the ergonomic design which prevents the user from slouching during the most intense moments of meditation as it is angled slightly forward. A good example of a meditating chair is the Seagrass. This was designed by a meditation practitioner who felt that it is very difficult to meditate while sitting in a lotus position. This chair allows you to cross the ankles or the feet or pull them up if you are tired of having them rest on the floor. It also provides proper spine support so you will never experience any back pain after the session. The Chinese meditation chair is perhaps the oldest since it has been around for centuries. It didn?t have ergonomic features like the ones we have now but it has a very wide base so that the user has sufficient room to also cross their legs. It also did not have any cushioning but you can easily fix that. Another example is the Tilt Seat that is also known as the kneeling chair. The beauty of this meditation chair is that it does not put any pressure on the knees and this can also be used as a study table because you can easily read a book when you put a cushion on the floor. There are other meditation chairs available and they come in other shapes and sizes. One option for those that want something bigger is the meditation bench. Because of the larger area, those of you who still prefer the lotus position can do so without putting pressure on the legs. Something similar to that is called the cane chair for meditation. When choosing the right seat, you should always consider your height, size and comfort level. Don?t forget support for the back so this also helps improve your posture. The nice thing about meditation chairs is that they are light and portable. It can easily be stored in the closet when you are done and the designs that most retailers have can easily compliment with the rest of the items in the room. The meditation chair is designed to make you feel comfortable in the 15 or 20 minutes when you are in session. How you make your mind and body relax is already up to you so if you are serious about improving your health or combating stress, then investing in one of these will surely be good for you.

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Baking Oven in Cathodic system

In the case of cathodic system for automotive coating, the required temperature for curing is higher than Anodic system. This is due to the specific curing mechanism of cathodic electro deposition paint. Furthermore, the cathodic film can not exhibit its superior corrosion resistance expected, unless it is baked properly. This is the reason why it is particularly important to maintain the required temperature and time, in case of cathodic sytem.

In cathodic system, the fume would be a problem. The fume generated in the curing stage crystallizes on the portion where the temperature is lower. This is in powder from and trends to drop on the painted surface, which causes so called “dirt problem”. Regular cleaning in the oven is particularly important.

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Repair Your ED Tank Membran

Preventive maintanance must do for your ED Tank. The membran for electrolisis in ED Coating can schedule by week or moth depent your production. Remember that. Look This !

ED Paint Coating

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Tags: none | May 15, 2007 on 4:50 pm | In Automotive Paint, Body Paint | No Comments | AddThis Feed Button
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