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Welcome to The Good Art Company Blog!
Whether you have a passion for art, create original art yourself, or enjoy collecting art, you've come to the right place. We're excited to share all things art-related with you, from upcoming exhibitions to artist spotlights and everything in between. So sit back, relax, and let's dive into the wonderful world of art together!
Mary Katherine Fickel
Jan 241 min read
15 Years of Art with The Good Art Co.
The Good Art Company is excited to celebrate 15 years of showcasing beautiful and unique pieces of art. Join us for a night of...
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Mary Katherine Fickel
Jan 182 min read
Artist Layne Johnson
Layne Johnson is a renowned oil painter whose exquisite landscape paintings have been the subject of many art enthusiasts' admiration has...
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Mary Katherine Fickel
Jan 121 min read
Artist Interview with Carla D’aguanno
Interestingly, many artists know at a young age that they are artists. When we visited with Carla who grew up in North Providence, R.I.,...
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Mary Katherine Fickel
Jan 31 min read
Artist Interview with Niki Gulley
We asked Niki Gulley what her art background was and she said she classically trained for six years in all 2-D media, starting with...
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Mary Katherine Fickel
Dec 22, 20231 min read
How to take care of your newly purchased oil painting.
How to take care of your newly purchased oil painting. Below are a few tips. Check out the environment where your treasure will be...
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Mary Katherine Fickel
Dec 16, 20231 min read
Questions we are dying to ask artists.
"Curiouser and curiouser!",cried Alice. #1. How long DOES it take for you to paint a painting? Whistler said when asked how long it took...
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Mary Katherine Fickel
Dec 8, 20231 min read
What is En Plein Air?
What is en plein air? Plein Air simply means “in the open air” and refers to an artist painting outdoors with the subject in full view....
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Mary Katherine Fickel
Oct 12, 20232 min read
What size painting should I hang on my wall?
It is a question I hear weekly, "What size painting should I hang on my wall?" It's crucial to choose the right size painting for your...
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Mary Katherine Fickel
Oct 5, 20231 min read
Two steps to take before you shop art.
Buying art is fun and exciting. But also, an important decision that affects you space and design. So, what do you need to do before...
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Mary Katherine Fickel
Sep 26, 20232 min read
How Not to present your art to an art gallery.
If you're an artist seeking to present your work to a gallery, it's crucial to approach the process with professionalism and care. There...
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Mary Katherine Fickel
Sep 19, 20232 min read
How technology assists the art collector to make original artwork purchases from an art gallery.
Three ways in which technology helps art collectors make confident art purchases.
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Mary Katherine Fickel
Sep 13, 20232 min read
How art improves mental health.
Studies have repeatedly shown that art has an overwhelmingly positive impact on mental health. Not only does it provide a creative outlet...
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Mary Katherine Fickel
Sep 4, 20231 min read
3 Mistakes artists make when approaching a gallery for representation.
As an aspiring artist, it's important to understand the common mistakes that can be made when approaching a gallery for representation....
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Mary Katherine Fickel
Aug 24, 20232 min read
Why shop at boutique galleries instead of big box art stores?
There is a daunting amount of art online and the majority of the time you can only find prints, giclees, or some other mass reproduction....
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Mary Katherine Fickel
Jul 27, 20232 min read
How Gallery Services can enhance the art buying experience.
As a collector of modern-day art, you'll find our gallery services to be the perfect solution for all your needs! We understand that...
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Mary Katherine Fickel
Apr 19, 20232 min read
How adding a landscape painting to a room changes the energy of a space?
A compilation of landscape paintings hung on walls of beautifully designed spaces.
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Mary Katherine Fickel
Apr 1, 20232 min read
Why buy art online?
When you are a big fan of art, you may have gone to a few galleries to see some artworks. However, when you go to a physical gallery,...
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Mary Katherine Fickel
Feb 28, 20233 min read
4 Questions-Layne Johnson
I get a lot of questions about Layne Johnson, his paintings, his inspiration, etc. So, after narrowing it down to the four most common...
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Mary Katherine Fickel
Nov 1, 20222 min read
How do I choose my artists?
A question I've been asked hundreds of times. Adding an artist to the gallery is not just a business decision but very personal to me. I...
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Mary Katherine Fickel
Aug 31, 20223 min read
Why should you buy original art?
If you want a home that is elegant and personal, you need fine art in your home. Just look through the art pieces that we carry to see...
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