Notes on Collecting Work From

Frozen in Fire: Crystalline Waves

Dunedin Fine Art Center  -  03/25/2011 - 05/01/2011

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Zinc Silicate Crystalline Glaze Pottery

A chronicle of my recent progress and a way for me to keep it straight in my head!

 

I purchased several pieces from the recent show in Dunedin Florida and wrote to each of the artists: "I expect to be the proud owner of this piece when the Frozen in Fire Exhibition in Dunedin, Florida is finished. It will always be in a special place in my personal collection. Feel free to come visit whenever you like. Thanks so much for creating it."

 

The responses I got were unbelievable including:

 

  •  "Well ain't you just sumpthin'......I was wondering who might have bought that and when, it was sold before I had a chance to look around the room. Thanks man, I'm glad YOU have it, I had that one home visiting for a while and it was tough to part with. I'm real happy to know it's at your place, or will be."

  • "A kind and generous man.... and you have Good Taste also!!!!"

  • "Oh Phil, what lovely news -  I’m always so happy when my pieces find such good homes. ....thanks for the note, and do enjoy that little pot."

  • "Thank you very much, for your very nice comment.... quite honestly... I feel rather honored... that you have bought this piece."

  • "It was great honor to know, that you selected to acquire my work at the exhibit. It certainly "found a home" among outstanding crystalline glazed pieces."

  • "...I keep seeing that you are buying all these great crystal pieces from the Dunedan Show and I just want you to know that in my modest and humble yet very worthwhile opinion you are THE BEST."

I can't say enough how fantastic these sentiments make me feel!  And want to thank everyone for the kind words.  It doesn't get any better than this! There will be some fantastic new additions to my collection shortly......PLUS......I had the opportunity to contribute to the Art Center. Somebody pinch me....please.

 

 

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Phil Hamling

376 County Route 1

Warwick, NY, USA 10990