Reflections

Reflections about Anabela Ferguson,

Life has unique opportunities for bringing people together into new friendships. Two years ago , I met Anabela "by chance" at a conservative political gathering at our home. I was immediately aware of her warm personality at this civic event and our friendship just blossomed. She is a very talented and very multi-faceted woman. Her highly successful art small business, consisting of painting, framing, restoration of photos, etc. is the result of her dynamic character, high energy level, dedicated work ethic, and her ability to relate well to her clients. She is diligent in her work and takes such pride in her finished art work.

I am very impressed in the way that Anabela manages family, home, and business obligations. She is a very generous person, yet so humble in character. I admire her strong Christian faith. I truly enjoy her sense of humor, her enthusiasm not only for her art work, but for life in general. Her positive attitude, her spontaneity, her tremendous sense of humor, her good business mind, and her appreciation and respect for others, will get her far. From observing her in the artist-client relationship at one of our local shopping centers in West Springfield on many occasions, I can see that she displays all of the skills necessary to be successful.

Marion

Springfield, Va.

Anabela Ferguson and Custom Framing Comments

From DR in Burke Virginia

Iwo Jima Print: This John Shaw print was given to my husband by a friend of ours. It depicts a B-29 landing on the island after is was secured by US Marines

during WW II. It is signed at the bottom by several Marines who fought on Iwo Jima. It is truly a treasure. Anabel custom

matted and framed the print; and it hangs with pride in our home.

Private Collector's New Pieces 2012

From EM,

Inspiring private collectors to artists all over the world.

It is hard to put into words when someone takes your feelings of serenity and peace and paints it on canvas! I was looking for a piece of artwork that would bring in the outdoors that I see through my back windows and yet did not want it to be overwhelming. Anabela listened and as we talked I told her about my love of Burke Lake and the scene I see every day going to work. The view of mist coming up from the lake, the beautiful colors of the sky and the beauty of the trees losing their leaves has always given me such a sense of peace and I wanted that scene in my home. Anabela took time out of her mornings to come out and take pictures around 6:00 AM to capture the colors and create such a stunning painting. I was quite shocked at its beauty and the intensity of colors. It truly is a masterpiece. She also added geese flying in which represent my immediate family. I love it! I sit in my family room and just stare at the intricacy of the painting. The strokes are beautifully done. It will be a piece that will be handed down from generation to generation. Did I mention that she created three pieces of the painting in which you can stand in different areas of the room and the painting still connects?? Wow! What a blessing to have such a gift as this, Anabela!

From Me:

My newest and first commission in Oil for 2012. Three pieces 16" X 32" each panel, capturing Burke Lake Park, Burke Virginia 2012. Glad to share with you this first piece of the year. Now delivered. Had a great time hanging it up for them on their wall. It is a joy when someone is so happy to have something like this and treasure their favorite spots in their lives with me.
Anabela Ferguson

Collectors that helped me be successful!

Thirteen years later. ....

My husband and I first met Anabela shortly after moving to Virginia. We purchased a large watercolor that we loved and wanted in our home so we could feel like we were still outside enjoying our day even after the sun set.

Thirteen years later , we needed a fix on the matting and she was so gracious to do it for the grand sum of a cup of strong coffee. Anabela has always kept in touch with her emails and I have enjoyed buying additional pieces of her artwork for friends and the younger family members , hoping they would come to understand how wonderful it is to have something unique and beautiful in their lives.

If you are blessed to have Anabela come into your life , she will always be a part of it. Currently she is even helping us sell our house and I can't wait to have new friends come and see her work in a new home.

RESTORING FINE ART MEMORIES

DEAR FRIENDS AND COLLECTORS,

THANK YOU FOR A FANTASTIC YEAR, AND FOR YOUR SUPPORT AS WELL.
I HAVE BEEN ASKED THESE PAST WEEKS TO REMIND SOME OF YOU OF WHAT MY RESTORATION ABILITIES ARE AND WHAT I CAN DO WITH FINE ART MEMORIES OR ART PIECES THAT HAVE BEEN PASSED DOWN TO YOU THE LAST FEW YEARS. BESIDES ADVICE I CAN GIVE YOU GREAT PRICES TO PRESERVE AND CONTINUE TO ENJOY WHAT IS VERY SPECIAL TO YOU.
THIS COMING WEEK, LAST WEEK..... I WILL BE:

WELCOMING OILS THAT NEED CLEANING AND TOUCH UP, AND RE-VARNISH, CANVASSES THAT NEED RE-STRETCH, ACRYLICS, THAT NEED FILL IN, CLEANING AND RE-VARNISH..
FOR THOSE AGED WATERCOLORS OR DRAWING WITH WATER MARKS OR WATER STAINS.
FOR THOSE OLD YELLOW PHOTOGRAPHS, CRACKED, AND PARTS GONE OF THE PHOTO.....EVEN IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO REMOVE SOMEONE FROM A PHOTO AND ADD SOMEONE ELSE, I AM THE PERSON FOR THE JOB.

YES, AND FOR THOSE WITH 19TH AND 17TH CENTURY ARTWORK AND WOULD LIKE SOME ADVICE IN HOW TO AND IF NEED OF RESTORATION FOR PRESERVATION.
FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A CHRISTENING DRESS PUT IN A SHADOW BOX TO PRESERVE AND PUT ON A WALL, OR ANY KEEP SAKES. I AM SHOWING AT HUNTSMAN THIS LAST WEEK, STARTING TOMORROW MONDAY THROUGH JANUARY 1ST. JANUARY 2ND I TAKE DOWN VERY EARLY IN THE DAY.
Monday through Friday 10:30-6pm, Saturday 9-6, Sunday 12-5pm Last day.

SOLO EXHIBIT AT HUNTSMAN SQUARE IN SPRINGFIELD VA

Description

Solo Exhibit this Dec. 13th through January 2nd
at 7501 Huntsman Blvd
Springfield, VA. 22153
Monday through Friday 10:30-6pm or later by appointment
Saturday 9-6pm
Sunday 12-5
Bring your needed framing pieces and to get a free estimate.
NEW WOOD SAMPLES FROM A NEW WHOLESALE COMPANY. WILL HAVE ALL SAMPLES AVAILABLE FOR EVERY ONE TO SEE. OFFERING MUSEUM QUALITY GLASS, NON-GLARE, AND UV. REGULAR MATS ARE AVAILABLE, ALSO OFFERING LINNEN, LEATHER, MARBLE AND FABRIC ACID RAG MATS THIS SEASON. BEST PRICE FOR YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES THIS SPECIAL TIME OF THE YEAR.
WWW.ANABELA-ARTIST.COM
ALSO IN TWITTER AND LINKEDIN THIS YEAR.

Anabela Ferguson newest friend in Linkedin

Hi Anabela,

just returning your request for a blog on marketing.

As I said in Linked in, You Americans are a naturally more extrovert nation than us Brits and therefore seem better placed to market effectively. It has been exciting to join Artbiz on linked in and tap into the experiences of all those wonderful creative people on the other side of the Atlantic. I am learning all the time from your creative output - you seem to be well ahead and a leading light with your marketing strategy. I am so impressed at the number of paintings you have already sold this year. You have a formidable presence in Artbiz and encourage us all to sell and market more. I feel I have found a kindred spirit and marketing mentor , weirdly, thousands of miles away! Keep it coming!

All the best

Heatherbell.