posted on November 22, 2000 09:26:24 PM
HCQ: You mentioned redware fabric. Is it a print of redware pottery? And where could I see this?
I've checked out the 40's fabrics under "textiles." Those colors are almost always reds and blues (along with other colors). The Bauer colors were deep oranges and chinese yellow, lovely green, cobalt blue, etc. Wish I could find the fit, but the 40's don't do it.
Looked for 30's--got two items, neither of which was suitable.
In a thrift shop I once found a couple of tea towels in those Bauer colors, sort of. Snapped them up!
Thanks much for your suggestions. You are such a treasure!
posted on November 23, 2000 04:57:51 AM
I neither stated nor implied that you "misquoted" anybody - merely that you, um, misarranged the clauses in your sentence, resulting in a less than accurate statement
Roadsmith - "Treasure"? ROTFL I know what you mean about most of the '40s t'cloths being in primaries, but you can occasionally find Bauer colors. Not often, but occasionally. Will keep my eyes peeled.
The "Redware" fabric - damn, wish I could remember the manufacturer - was a series of quilt-weight cotton coordinates in that dull redware gold and terra-cotta, with various motifs typical of this pottery. I know it's quite new, so it may show up on ebay again. I'll keep looking.
[ edited by HartCottageQuilts on Nov 23, 2000 05:13 AM ]
posted on November 23, 2000 06:37:24 AM
HartCottageQuilts
Re; "I neither stated nor implied that you "misquoted" anybody - merely that you, um, misarranged the clauses in your sentence, resulting in a less than accurate statement".
I simply stated an observation. Because I did
not put it in your context doesn't make it
less than accurate. It's simply
an opinion. For example, you have a lot of
opinions that I do not agree with but I don't
assail your "lack of accuracy".
I think it's just a tad unreasonable to make a comment on a public message board, and then act surprised (and offended) when somebody goes so far as to disagree with you - which, BTW, has nothing to do with "sense of humor," pedestals or etiquette. You want to keep your end silent when you disagree - be my guest. I suggest you NOT attempt to impose your personal rule on other posters, unless your intent is to waste your own time and invite antagonism.
Personally, I've resorted only one other time to putting somebody on "ignore", but this is getting sooooooo tedious.
[ edited by HartCottageQuilts on Nov 23, 2000 11:41 AM ]
posted on November 23, 2000 01:48:10 PM"Some artists are more creative when they are drunk. What do you think about that."
I used to have a friend who was a guitar player in a band, always blotto at every performance but the band totally rocked. I asked him once, "How do you manage to play so well when you're drunk?" He told me, "Easy. I practice when I'm drunk."
posted on November 24, 2000 10:57:13 AM
I saw one of those Kinkade stores at a local mall; Uck, absolutely amazing that they can sell enough of that trash to pay the rent.
posted on November 24, 2000 12:18:43 PM
HCQ you are just a wealth of information! Thank you again for taking the time to provide so much feedback, I'll be checking out all you've suggested--
Lori
http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/labelleepoque1/
http://www.labellestudios.com
And Kinkade is advertised as America's most colllected living artist!
Can you believe it?
Apparently, a lot of the art is based on
Christian inspiration...as Kinkade writes,
"Christ centered art."
Then, there are also sweetheart cottages, sweetheart gardens, hideaways
on canvas...figurines, calendars, and even postcards. He covers
everything that is "good and pretty."
posted on November 24, 2000 03:15:13 PMroadsmith - here are a couple prints from that Redware line, which is by Beachwood Fabrics (Jo-Ann has been carrying it, but they had a sale today starting at six a.m. and half the county was there - I bought 15 yards of fabric myself - so it's going to be harder to find now). These are the monochromes. There is also one in blue/clay/gold/green and a couple others I can't remember.
posted on November 24, 2000 03:28:30 PM
HCQ: Gee, those prints are gorgeous! We don't have a JoAnn Fabrics in my area but there is one in Salt Lake City; I'll call them to see if they carry these prints or the whole line.
posted on November 25, 2000 06:38:52 AM
Getting back on topic....
Do you believe that the low number of items
with bids in the fine art category may be
related to fear of forgeries, lack of quality
offered or opening bids that may be set too
high?
posted on November 25, 2000 07:32:50 AM
HJW
I think all of the factors you mentioned contribute to slow sales. I'm an Art major and I don't feel comfortable buying in some categories because I don't know enough about them - prints, glass. Even in ceramics and photography, two areas in which I have some experience, I hesitate to buy when I can't actually examine the work. I have occasionally plunked down a couple grand for pieces that I love, but then I frequent a very reputable gallery here in D.C. - the owner is very knowledgable and he carries work that I like by younger artists ( and often prints by the Big Guys and Gals).
I do bid on a particular artist's work on eBay. He sells in different Art categories, but if I had to pigeonhole him, I'd say he's a folk artist - a very well educated one. He pokes fun of all the traditional folk art themes. I like my art a bit raw and humorous and this guy's work is definitely both.
The question of authenticity keeps me from bidding more than other factors. On eBay I feel more comfortable bidding on a gutsy photo by an unknown photographer whose work no one is trying to pass off as Art than I do on something someone offers as a Strand or Bullock. Quality matters too - I don't bid on Artsy-Crapsy.
posted on November 25, 2000 07:03:52 PM
SAABsister
I appreciate your answer and I agree. I
buy and sell books on Ebay. But I can't
imagine buying fine art for big bucks without being able to see it up close.
I know an art professor whose husband is
an FBI agent. His job involves finding
stolen art and forgeries. He believes that there are many forgeries hanging in museums!
