ARTIST TALK WITH CATHY & DEBBIE
SATURDAY, MAY 13
Retail Hours 10 am – 5 pm
The Lake Country Juried Art Show will be on display and for sale at Barrel 118. Artist demonstrations taking place. The Gallery will also be open regular Saturday hours from 10:00 – 3:00.

Artist Talk Event 3 pm – 5 pm
Join Barrel 118 for an art talk with local artists, Cathy McIntire and Debbie Anderson. They will discuss what to look for when buying art, including how to start a collection, original art vs. prints, framing, and galleries. Artists, Art Collectors, and Art Enthusiasts are welcome! Bring your art-related questions. FREE event! Cash Bar available.

Other topics during the Artist Talk may include:
- What makes art eye-catching/appealing
- Composition beyond the “rule of thirds” and “leading lines”…
- How artists use color to catch your eye and lead you across the artwork and back again
- How to start your own art collection
- How to appreciate and what to look for when visiting art galleries and art museums
- How artists look at art differently
- Ideas for how to frame unique pieces of art, materials, matting technics, and colors.
- Creating a unique grouping of art in an unused space of your house/walls
- How to know it’s okay to buy a particular piece of art you’re considering
- What’s the big deal about “real” art instead of prints?