5 Abstract Sculptors for Large-Scale Commissions and Estate Collections
Not all large-scale sculpture is created equal. These are five abstract sculptors I know personally, whose work I've commissioned, placed, and admired — and who I'd recommend for any significant residential, commercial, or public project.
3 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Piece of Art
There's no formula for finding the right piece of art — but there is a practice. After 15 years as an art advisor and curator in San Diego, these are the three questions I come back to with every client.
Bouquet: Five Artists to Collect
Five regional artists. Five distinct approaches to botanical imagery. One exhibition that brought them into conversation — and left several works available to collect.
A Collector's Guide to Art Styles: Impressionism to Contemporary
From Realism and Impressionism to Minimalism and Contemporary Art — a practical overview of major art movements, their key features, and the artists who defined them. Written for collectors and anyone building their visual literacy.
Living with Color: Artist Highlights and Auction News
A bidding war that lasted ten minutes. A billionaire chasing a painting he'd missed 30 years earlier. This month: color in art, recent acquisitions, and a Sotheby's moment worth watching.
5 Best Places to See Contemporary Art in San Diego
San Diego's contemporary art scene runs deeper than most people expect. Here are five places worth knowing — from La Jolla to Barrio Logan.
7 Best Reasons to Work With a Professional Art Advisor
7 Best Reasons to Work with a Professional Art Advisor
How a Matt Devine Sculpture Gets Installed
A behind-the-scenes look at what it actually takes to commission and install a large-scale outdoor sculpture — from maquette approval to final placement on a Palos Verdes mesa overlooking the Pacific.