Customer Reviews

American Art Collector

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This magazine and its 'sister' publication have become two of those small joys that add to the enjoyment of life. I am not kidding. Considering all the garbage that passes for art it is a pleasure to look at and enjoy this magazine each month. The quality of the publication is first rate and like Western Art Collector the full color spreads are a pleasure. I agree with the reviewer that felt that it was impossible to throw out an issue. I strongly recommend this magazine.

For the past year, I've bought a few American Art Collector magazines from various bookstores; now, I've decided to purchase it for the convenience of having it in my mail, rather than making trips to see if it's come in or not. American Art Collector is an excellent, beautiful, timely, and intelligent periodical; it's of interest to collectors, artists(such as myself), and those who appreciate art in its many genres. Articles are well-written and depictions are excellent. I highly recommend it for all art lovers. Having it on my sofa table and reaching for it at leisure is one of life's little pleasures.

I have been collecting art for the past six or seven years and before this magazine was published I spent countless hours on the internet researching artists and galleries. I own over 150 oils, most of them painted by artists whose work appears in this magazine. Many collectors now depend on the internet to locate works of art they wish to purchase. I feel that the galleries and artists mentioned in this magazine are reputable and well-established.

A cardinal rule in the purchase of art ( for the most part! ) is to buy only what you love, not for investment purposes. If one buys with some knowledge of the artist it is possible with the help of this magazine to buy what you love AND artists whose work is going up in value. I am happy to report that many artists whose work I bought six or seven years ago are no longer affordable to me. Yes, that's a good thing. American Art Collector, unlike so many magazines which showcase art the average buyer cannot afford, informs the beginning and experienced collector by giving them invaluable information.

If you love fine art you have to get this magazine. it shows what is going on in the art world with all the great artists. I don't think I will ever be able to throw an issue away.

I ordered a subscription to Art Collector because I'd seen the mag in galleries and wanted to use it as a gallery and artist reference guide. However, Art Colllecter magazine covers a very limited scope of catagories of art. I was looking for info on modern, contemporary and new artists and galleries - although the mag is beautiful, the art that's covered is beautiful but it's info and news is limited to nautical, midwestern and realistic themes. I had hoped to see more progressive work included in the publication.

I use all magazines for inspiration for my own textile art. I do mainly portraits, but I like seeing how other artists use color, detail and theme. So far, American Art Collector has provided the best inspiration of any magazine I have tried.