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<\/a>\nNew “Midnight Sun” 11×14 oil <\/p>\n
Speaking of his purchases brought to light stories of other great art patrons.<\/p>\n
The Guardian\u2019s Rachel Cook writes \u201cImpressionism owes much of its global success to the efforts of Paul Durand-Ruel, the dealer who discovered Degas, Monet, Pissarro and Renoir, buying their work at a time when it was ridiculed by the art establishment. In the early 60\u2019s my father recalls Allen Sapp<\/a> paintings propped on the local hardware shelves for 10$ each. Another known physician encouraged a young artist by the name of Tom Thomson<\/a>. One doesn\u2019t have to be wealthy or an educated art advisor to gather a collection worth a fortune. These patrons supported artists early in their careers, for many it became pivotal in their success. Personally, selling art isn\u2019t just about being able to buy more art supplies, pay bills and continue painting. This supportive energy encourages the artist to excel. When I asked my friend what encouraged him to spontaneously buy the entire exhibit, his expression softened. \u201cMost of the artists we collected were unknowns when we collected them. It was very nice when some did become known\u2014we were happy for them. But we collected other unknown artists at the same time, and we still loved their work.\u201d Dorothy Vogel<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" He bought every painting in the exhibit. \u201cI don\u2019t think the artist was expecting it\u201d, he said, while we were cycling last weekend. I doubt she was, but we dream about it. New “Midnight Sun” 11×14 oil Speaking of his … Continue reading
\n \u201cWithout him,\u201d said Monet, \u201cwe wouldn\u2019t have survived.\u201d
\n(The 10 best Art Patrons- Feb 2015<\/a>).<\/p>\n
\nDuring the short time we lived in North Battleford, Sapp\u2019s career blossomed.
\nA large credit to his success was due to the patronage of Dr. Allan Gonor<\/a>, whom he met in 1966.
\nIf it had not been for Dr. Gonor\u2019s continued support by purchasing, and introducing his art to buyers, I doubt the incredible collection of Sapp\u2019s work would exist today.<\/p>\n
\nDr. James MacCallum<\/a> was a great patron and friend of the Group of Seven,
\n\u201che encouraged some of the most recognizable and evocative art ever painted in this country.<\/a>\u201d
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\nNew “Mountain Lake” 20×24 Original oil<\/p>\n
\nThe fascinating story about Dorothy and Herb Vogel<\/a>
\nhas circulated around the globe.
\nDorothy, a librarian, and her late husband Herb, a mail sorter for US Post, amassed one of the largest private collections of art.
\nTheir collection inspired two documentary films<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nThe collectors may have even helped establish value in their own<\/em> collections.
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\nNew in progress 4ftx2ft -playing with one of my fav.scenes in the boreal<\/p>\n
\nHaving patrons believe in the work, welcome it into their spaces, and love it, fuels the process of art in a brilliant way.
\nPatrons understand art will enrich their lives<\/a>, what they may not realize, they have enriched the artists work.<\/p>\n
\nIt\u2019s about the positive vibes<\/a>.
\nOr as Emeril Lagasse says \u201cadding the ingredient of love.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nWith a widening smile he replied \u201chow could I not? they were all so beautiful\u201d.<\/p>\n