Greetings!
Summer is well under way here in Scottsdale, and those of us who bask in the warmth are soaking it up. (In August, I may well be singing a different tune!) Wherever this letter finds you, I hope you are enjoying your summer "dog days"....
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Rima Fine Art Turns 10!
 We're celebrating our 10th anniversary this month! Stay tuned for details of a proper celebration in the fall! Rima Fine Art Welcomes You!  | |
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What About Those "Investments of Passion"?
Pierre Auguste Renoir's original sketch "Buste de Jeune Fille"available @ Tima Fine Art  | When economic cycles turn we all step back (willingly or not) and reassess. Today we have unprecedented volatility in equity and commodity markets, the real estate bubble has burst, and tepid business activity hurts all around. So where ARE the good investment choices these days? That depends--on your risk tolerance, desire for diversification, and liquidity priorites. You may have additional guiding parameters. We are frequently asked about the use of art as an asset class. There is no short answer; it is a highly personal decision. But for the right situation, fine art CAN play a role. The respected financial "CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Journal" has just released it's new issue with a cover story on the topic: CFA Institute May/June 2010. Want to know more? These resources--which offer various perspectives-- can get you started: Mei Moses Fine Art Index; Maastritch Art Market News -- See "The International Art Market 2007-2009, Trends in the Art Trade during Global Recession"; portfolio.com: "The Art of Investing in Art"; and Slate.com: "Is Art a Good Investment?" |
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We're Going High Tech!
After moving a block east last summer (to 7130 East Main), we updated our popular Virtual Tour to show the new gallery. If you haven't seen it lately, take a look now: it's gone High Definition! check it out here: HD Virtual Tour. The clarity is amazing--you will feel like you've just stepped through front door!
And want to brag on Rima while you are out & about? Check out our HD Tour from your iPhone. Rima HD tour for iPhone or iPad.
And for more frequent updates, "Fan" us in Facebook here or follow us on Twitter @RimaFineArt.
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The Birds are Here!
Earlier this month we welcomed master carver Donald Templeton into the gallery. Don's wild bird carvings are meticulously planned to present a each species in a
purposeful pose and attitude. Working in tupelo wood, Don creates detailed feathering with carving knives,
miniature rotary tools and burning techniques. Branches and
leaves are of brass rods or tubes and are shaped and
soldered together. Bark and buds are molded from epoxy and
sculpted with dental tools. Acrylic paints are applied through
numerous washes to obtain natural coloration.
These carvings are from inspirations of Don's real life experiences, pictures, and photos--not
commercial patterns or study casts.
Are YOU missing the Arizona hummers while you're gone? Call us and we'll ship little Whirly to YOU!
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Rima Fine Art is a fine art gallery located in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA offering fine contemporary, French Impressionist, and Old Master works. Art advisory services available. Museum quality custom framing division on-site. Hours: Monday through Saturday 10-5 and by appointment; every Thursday--year-round-- until 9 for Artwalk.
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Wishing you & yours all the best,
Tracy Penwell, MIM FRM
President
Rima Fine Art
7130 East Main Street
Scottsdale AZ, 85251
(On the north side of Main
Street between
Scottsdale Road and Marshall Way) 480.994.8899 Toll Free 866.994.8899
art@rimafineart www,rimafineart.com
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