Five Misconceptions of Art Collecting
by the artists of Adelman Fine Art

When beginning an art collection, people may be intimidated by a gallery setting because they have a preconceived notion of art and art collectors, which may be that it is too expensive, too pretentious, or too high-brow. But, really,there are no rules to art, and no guidelines to what may catch a buyer’s eye/heart/soul. Purchasing should be a fun, enjoyable practice and is part of the ritual when collecting, and that is exactly what Adelman Fine Art, Little Italy’s newest art gallery, is all about.

Below, five of Adelman Fine Art’s incredible artists have provided a common myth or misconception most people have when it comes to art buying, and their own words in response to how that misconception can be dispelled in today’s artistic landscape:

• Misconception #1: The artist always creates the art’s meaning : “When viewing my work, I wish for excitement, drama and emotional magic to unfold in the mind’s eye, without the need of a logical conclusion or explanation. Every viewer may interpret my work differently. Not everyone may like my paintings or agree with each other on what they stand for, but the essence of being an artist is about reaction not acceptance.”— Tay Dall, mixed media artist
  
• Misconception #2: All art is meant to be intellectual: “My art is jewelry and with that jewelry, I want women to feel beautiful, sexy and unstoppable. My hope is that my jewelry reminds them to sparkle, to follow their passion, and live the life they dream every day.”— Melinda Maria, jewelry artist
  
• Misconception #3: Good art is expensive art: “I want everyone to be able to enjoy my work. One of the great things about being an artists sharing the beauty of what you produce and for others to enjoy. And the more that it is collected, the more it appreciates in value.”—Ellen Dieter, mixed media artist
  
• Misconception #4: Art is uptight: “I paint with my fingers because it is fun. And it is more interesting, unique and engaging for the viewer. Once I discovered this fun technique, out of sheer laziness of not wanting to clean my brushes, I was hooked with the process. In the end, isn’t getting creative what art is all about?” –Iris Scott, oil finger painter
  
• Misconception #5: Art should blend into your home: “Make it a statement in the home. There is no rule that the piece of work should match the couch, or go with the colors of your bedspread. Choose a piece of work that makes you feel good, that you connect with, and invest in a bold piece of work that stops everyone when they see it.”— Jim Salvati, painterly realism oil painter

Adelman Fine Artis can be found from Feb 2015 in the retail shops underneath the highly desirable residential living community Broadstone Little Italy on Kettner Blvd.. The artwork collection is comprised of both local and nationally recognized artists, as well as talented emerging artists. The focus is on representational and figurative paintings – with a splash of colorful abstracts and fine art glass rounding out the collection. Owners and curators, mother-daughter duo Marcia Adelman & Nicole Adelman-Brewer, handpicked every artist represented in the gallery based on that artist’s unique and vibrant outlook on the art world, and the unique story they share with the viewers. Among Adelman’s featured artists are Stephanie Clair, Tay Dall, Ellen Dieter, Jeannine Emmett, Jennifer Hannaford, Erica Hopper, LouiJover, Tesa Michaels, Anne Packard, Jim Salvati, Iris Scott, Irina Gretchanaia, Anders Shafer, Barbara Shafer, and Randi Solin. The collection includes a variety of media and styles. To follow Adelman Fine Art’s events and more updates on the gallery, please visit AdelmanFineArt.com and Facebook.com/AdelmanFineArt .