Scott has the Lot!

Hello Strangers! Sorry about a recent lack of posting. I'm back now and back for good! Have some very exciting artists to tell you about over the next few weeks. I stumbled across an astonishingly talented teenage artist last week and managed to buy a few of his works. He's going to be worth millions in a few years time... but more on him in a few months!

Anyway, Julie Ann Scott is a wonderful artist who works in the beautiful Kendal in the Lake District. Before this she honed her artistic talents at school in Lancashire, worked as a catwalk model in Israel and was an actress touring in the United States. She has exhibited her work, literally, all over the UK & Ireland - from Devon to Derbyshire to Dublin.

The secret to her success may be that her work isn't the type that you have to "get". It's the type of work that hits you across the head like a frying pan. Many are overwhelmed by some of her pieces.

Above is a piece called "Complete". It's lovely. You can imagine the sweetness and joy of invisible little fairies and sprites flying around the exquisitely coloured tree. But you can also imagine all the pain and anger that is tied up within the knotted branches. It's such a bursting and vibrant work of art - it's simply delectable. Below is "Expect a Miracle". Just look and soak it all in...

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Peace & Love,
Dewey

Rosario Varela

Rosario Varela was born in Argentina in the 1960s. After studying graphic design, at the age of 25, she moved to the USA and evolved into a creator of fine arts. She also works as a furniture maker and photographer. Varela's award winning work is highly collectable in North America and in Western Europe. She bases the bulk of her paintings on nature and her work can be viewed at frequent exhibitions.

The piece above is called "Fitting" and was creating by using acrylics and chalkboard paint on paper. It immediately attracted me because it presents such a mix of feelings. The cool and clinical background is made seem almost dirty by the off-white, gold trimmed net. The circles are also intriguing as they are all the same colour but all have different positions, sizes and shapes. They also make the entire painting seem, in a way, under threat.

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Peace & Love,
Dewey

Solveig - The New Banksy?

A ten year old girl, Solveig, from Brighton is causing a storm internationally with her quirky graffiti work. She started when she was just eight after seeing lots of such work on walls around her home town. Each piece, of which she has done seventeen, is marked with her tag, "Sol".

The piece above is my favourite, it's stunning. Solveig says "I wanted to do a picture of two skeletons that have a hair salon called 'scare cuts' the skeleton on the left is not very good and is always messing up the hair cuts. the one on the right is the boss and drops the cups of tea when he sees what the other one has done. The dude with the glasses is cross because he is late for work as he only wanted a trim. The girl has accidentally been turned into a blond Amy Winehouse. The black man likes his haircut though."

I have always loved work by adults who can replicate the mind of a child but Solveig is obviously more authentic. It's incredible that her imagination can be transferred to stone. It must be said that art like this is often looked down upon. This little girl, however, has talent and gusto that can't be matched by many her age. She's even worked on the Berlin Wall. I wish her the best of luck.

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Peace & Love,
Dewey

Wang's Winning Formula

Happy February!

Let me introduce Tianyin Wang to you. He comes from an artsy family in Shanghai but now lives in the UK. Wang combines blisteringly real elements with abstract splurges to form wonderful illustrations. He's funny and amusing on one level, but scary and dark on others. His images are pleasant to look at but can haunt you.

Wang has been published in many magazines and been hired for many "art gigs". However, his work can be bought privately as well.

The piece above is called "Tiger" and it's just incredible. The subject is astonishing and seductive. The first look tells you she's to be kept clear of, but then she looks sweet. From then, you're torn as to what she is. Maybe she just is.

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Peace & Love,
Dewey

Stooped In My Tracks

Naoko Stoop is a Japanese born artist currently studying and living in Brooklyn, New York. The bulk of her current work is done on brown paper, giving it a warming, uplifting and wholesome feel. Although I usually steer clear of work concentrated on using browns and greys (etc.), Stoop's pieces put a smile on my face each time I see them.

Stoop's work is anything inherently new, but it feels revolutionary to me. Art today is usually "too harsh", "too bold" or "too deep". Some artists can pull this off (I'll feature them sometime soon), but most can't. That's why I'm feeling almost a new person after seeing Stoop's naive, tentative and adorable work.

I don't own any Stoop work but next time I'm in New York, it will be a joy to view and purchase some of her pieces. I urge any lovers of art to support her creative development as an artist by buying prints online at her shop. Thanks for reading and keep emailing - I'm loving being in contact with you all!

Peace & Love,
Dewey

A Brief History & How to...

The main focus of my work as an art dealer is to make money. Originally, that was the only reason I was involved in art. My previous job in the city, which I retired from extremely early in life, left me enough money to throw at "risky" works. A combination of good fortune and yet more good fortune meant that, although I didn't know it, I had invested in some of the most valuable art created in the 20th century.

Just a few years on, I sold the artwork, took my small fortune and planned to move on. However, one day I saw a piece of art that totally and completely changed my life. I indulged in it for it was the most glorious combination of colour, texture and shape that I had ever seen. Although I still have the piece in my personal collection, that spend encouraged me to start dealing again. This time while enjoying the art.

Fifteen years later, I'm still going strong! Art is my work, my passion and my life. I couldn't live without it. Although I buy some of the ugliest paintings of all time to trade, this blog is dedicated to beautiful art.

I'm often questioned on "how to become an art dealer" and so here's a little guide for those of you who really don't know where to start. I'll elaborate on this in time.

• In all honesty I advise contacting any of the artists I feature on this blog about their work. Everyone who has an post dedicated to them on here will be affordable, profitable and low risk.

• Due to the current economic environment, I understand that £500 - £1000 may seem like a lot to spend on a first art purchase. However, the art on this blog is almost guaranteed to rise in value - you're money could be safer in art than in your bank!

• Trust your gut! If you don't like the art but know it has "something special", go for it! Your instinct is there for a reason, use it!

• Don't worry if when buying your first piece you feel almost sick with nerves or slightly dirty that you've spent hard earned cash on a "bit of paint".

• If in doubt, email me! I've become a slight expert in dealing art and am always happy to help anyone try and reach their goals! My email is: deweywinters@googlemail.com
  

Peace & Love,
Dewey

Above: One of Hirst's Dot Paintings - A Waste of Space or a Wonderful Investment Opportunity?

I've Been Stoned

Sharon Stone is an Australian artist who is inspired by poetry and literature in her work. Her creations are obviously packed with her sweat, blood, tears and love for expression. It's frustrating to view images on her website because, although crafted with droplets of genius, I know there is so much more to this fantastic woman's work.

The final pieces seem to be based around love and passion (red) or tranquility and harmony (blue). Even through my computer monitor, I can sense the artist has a deeper understanding of feelings than most "same-old" painters and paints to communicate, rather than for material gain. Stone is described as an "abstract" artist but I don't think there is anything abstract about her. Her masterpieces, even if only to me, tell stories of tragedy, death, deceit, religion and peace among other things.

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Peace & Love,
Dewey