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JUST CATCHING UP...

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Introducing Local Creative Friends

Hello Everyone,

Just wanted to share with all of you and join me in supporting two great friends and artists in their business ventures.

I invite you to visit my Comadre and Jeweler, Dora Wood at the Bargan Bazaar located on 4400 N. 23 Street in McAllen, Texas this Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1, 2008 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. this weekend.



The Bazaar is open every weekend during these hours. But, this weekend will be her first weekend with her new venture. Please stop by and support her business: RGV Cowgirls Closet--stop by her booth---You can also shop at her virtual store online at http://rgvcowgirlscloset.com/.

Looking for things for your children to do this Summer? If you have children and live in the McAllen/ Mission, Texas Area then check out my friend Raquel Hinojosa's website and all of the great creative art classes she has to offer and register today---there are still some openings available----
http://hinojosa.myexpose.com/info/

check on my latest on my Monday Art Auctions directly from Micze

Nope not on Ebay or Overstock. But, you have the opportunity to post your bid online. PayPal is the safest way to do transactions via online.

Have fun watching the video. Happy Bidding and stay tuned for next week. This is the 5th week since I started this.



Visit http://www.miczedesignstudio.com/monday_auction.htm

All auctions end at noon Central time USA

Here is what a friend sent me as a comment on my recent post regarding gas prices

Gas Prices Could Slam Summer Travel
Tipping Point for Daily Driving Is $4.38
Three in 10 Americans say the soaring price of gasoline will keep them from taking a vacation road trip this summer, and the tipping point for most people to cut back on their routine driving is within sight -- on average, a bit more than $1 a gallon away.

The owners of this gas station in Rochester, N.Y., show what they think of gas prices on their street front sign.
(Forest McMullin/WpN)
With gas now averaging $3.22 for a gallon of regular unleaded, Americans on average say that at $4.38 they would significantly cut back on the amount of driving they do.
Another apparent impact is already at hand -- a potentially damaging one for segments of the tourism industry. Twenty-nine percent of Americans in this ABC News/Washington Post poll say that – specifically because of the price of gasoline -- they're not planning a long-distance driving holiday this summer.
The economic impact may be broader still, reaching out across the retail industry that powers much of the nation's economy. To pay the higher price of gas, 43 percent of Americans say they're cutting back on other spending,

Up for the Challenge? With Gas Prices...

Check out the latest on Gas Prices...Geez...

Look what this guy is doing about it.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080516/ap_on_fe_st/odd_no_more_gas

Listen to my challenge.

http://www.utterz.com/~u-NTA3ODM0NA/utt.php#uttNTA3ODM0NA

My Latest Purchase----not art but, can it be considered as such?

Ok..my blow dryer went kaputt...the other day..so I hurriedly had to replace it. I am fascinated with my new purchase. It is compact in size ..has a cool Artsy design and color flare to it and it works FABULOUSLY! It blow drys my hair in two minutes...wow.... I am in love with it.

Whoever was the designer on this piece did a fine job...someone had to design the look on each product around our homes...ever think about that? Even the car we drive...there is design and creativity in our day to day lives..

Here is a pic of my latest...Remington "It's all that!" blowdryer..a little Pop Artish in design.

Great Art Collection Magazine...Recommend it

Hi there...I indulge in one magazine the most out of all magazines available.

American Art Collector --it is $36.00 per year ...12 issues.

But the Content is great material to read due to tips for collectors on who's HOT and also an inspiration magazine for artists. You see how other artist are selling their work at how their values are going up...

Tips that I found in one article are the following.

From the October 2005 issue. --pg. 20 Article by Aldo Castillo from the Aldo Castillo Gallery in Chicago. Visit www.artaldo.com

"Most clients will claim that they buy art because they love art. The bottom line is that in the back of their minds, collectors are looking for a good investment that is also a pleasing creation and makes a statement."

Do's and Don't of Art Collecting

I would advise to future collectors to:

• Do ask for payment plans where necessary


• Do look at different venues for purchasing art: artist studios, art festivals, galleries, antique shops


• Do ask for information; venues are gennerally happy to provide information at no charge


• Do trust your instincts and your personal style


• Do consider the purchase of art as you would real estate investments


• Do know when to negotiate the price

I would tell future collectors to beware of these 6 traps:

• Don't forget to check a gallery's reputation


• Don't deal directly with controversial artists


• Don't be pressured into purchasing a piece too quickly


• Don't overspend on works that are percieved more as decoration than art


• Don't agree on an unfair deal due to lack of research about pricing.


• Don't be intimidated by galleries.

The tips above were taken directly from the magazine for your information.

Since I am also an art collector...which do's I have followed are the going with my instincts and following my style and the payment plan option...since I am on a budget.

The Traps that I have experiences...buying something under pressure...tipsy on wine...and then waking up the next morning...not liking my purchase....shame on me...I kept the piece instead of returning because I figure it was nobody's fault but mine...so I am waiting for the right person to walk into my home and saying that the LOVE the pieces I don't care for to give them as a gift or maybe I will give them away to an auction for a good cause.