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...

Keep emailing me at: deweywinters@googlemail.com

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?

Thinking Outside of The Box

Zennor Box paints what I dream. Judging by her healthy portfolio, she could wow any art crowd by putting on a tastefully done exhibition. Her works scream that they've escaped from a child's secret and hugely vivid imagination. Box must be a fine and beautiful individual to have bottled up that childhood enthusiasm only to release at a later date.

Her paintings combine colour, animals and fantasy - ingredients that can only be successfully combined by the most creative of artists. It seems that "Zennor Box" was also credited for Aardman's "Wallace and Gromit in The Curse of The Were-Rabbit" - a film with stunning imagery which she helped come to life (the film is a must see by the way!).

If anyone has any art they would like me to see or think that I would be intrigued by (even if it isn't yours!) please email me: deweywinters@googlemail.com

Any submissions will be greatly appreciated!

Peace & Love,
Dewey

Something Has Landed

Good Morning, Good Afternoon and Good Evening!

Hopefully, this will be the first post of many in my brand spanking new blog! I was urged to create such a thing by some friends in the art world who "require my online presence". So, at long last, I've arrived on the Internet and will be telling you, the beautiful reader, all about my life and adventures as an art dealer. Unfortunately, it's not as glamorous as it sounds!

Anway, let's talk about art!

Today I came across a wonderful artist who I've never really seen work by before. Lydia Corbett was born in Paris in 1934 to a family headed by an art dealer. Not surprisingly, therefore, she has become "a creative one" (as do most children born to successful dealers, artists, musicians, actors etc.) who modelled for Picasso. However, unlike more "creative ones", Corbett is actually a brilliant artist. Her watercolours are warm, welcoming and so under-priced!

If any budding art dealers are out there, you should take a look and consider purchasing. She isn't going to last forever and I have a feeling that her works will only rise in value!

Peace & Love,
Dewey