PENTAGON BUILDING
CONCOURSE
EXHIBITION OF PROLIFIC ART
BY
ANABELA FERGUSON
WILL BE IN DISPLAY
JANUARY 20TH THROUGH JANUARY 31ST
HOURS 7-5 PM
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Sunday, December 22, 2019
FROM AFRICA
Artwork deserves it’s own post, especially given the marvelous restoration of the above piece (Hubs and I bartered for the one with the black background). A bit of a backstory…
Our travels took us to Mto Wa Mbu, Tanzania and an art gallery. Specifically, a large open air gallery greeted us. Wood fencing formed the walls, and an insane number of original paintings were hanging from walls, trees and anything else the artists found to display them on. The colors were unreal – vibrant, luminous and alluring. The canvases depicted animals, people, scenery, and more animals in highly saturated hues. The paintings were unique and impressive, especially given they were composed of bicycle paints and whatever else the seven artists were able to get their hands on. The style is called Tingatinga, and that’s about the extent of my knowledge gain from the debrief the painters provided. I almost instantly got distracted by a portrait of a zebra. Not a simple black and white portrayal of the stylish horses, half of the white stripes had been filled with brilliant colors, all on a black background.
Hubs became similarly entranced by the amazing depiction of the hoofed creature. After a bit of negotiation, we agreed to purchase not only that painting, but also a close up of a zebras eye as a Christmas gift for my mom. Alas, we were fresh out of Tanzanian schillings. These trusting fellows allowed us to take the canvases with us, with the understanding that we would give one of the guides the cash for him to ferry back to them. Hands were shaken and a verbal contract was entered!
Unfortunately, our purchases did not make it unscathed on the journey back to the States. The well-meaning gents rolled them up backwards (painting rolled inward), and then aggressively taped them inside Korean newsprint. Where they acquired a random, foreign newspaper, I will never know. Anywho… the improper manner in which they were stored resulted in SEVERE cracking and damage to the non-traditional painting style.
Hubs scoured the internet upon our arrival back home, and he discovered a delightful woman to restore the aforementioned and pictured pieces… the delightful Anabela Ferguson and her business, Brush Strokes Fine Art.
She came to our house to inspect our broken paintings, gave us a quote that she did not stray from, and several weeks of repair later, we got the finished product back! The one on the left was “unfinished” by the artists’ standards, which unfortunately, resulted in more damage after rolling and transportation. Anabela stretched, rehydrated, and patched the paint in the cracked areas, resulting in a great restoration. We cannot wait to get ours up on the wall! I can highly recommend Anabela’s services… we dumped an impossible task in her lap. The unknown products used to paint the African creatures (likely, bicycle paints and anything else they could get their hands on), unknown “finishing” techniques… basically, unknown everything.
Anabela is a splendid artist and restorer, and extremely personable. We thought we would be throwing out the one piece, and were exceedingly pleased with the rehabilitation. Her information is below:
Anabela’s website: https://www.anabela-artist.com/
Anabela’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE_9ypldX00um6I5LFEz_VA
Sunday, December 1, 2019
BEST PORTRAITS
Portraits in pastels on archival suede matting, Or oils on canvas. You can order by email anabela@anabela-artist.com
www.anabela-artist.com/portraits-gallery
The Queen's great grand daughter, Charlotte
Monday, November 18, 2019
HUNTSMAN SQUARE MALL
HUNTSMAN SQUARE
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS IN THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA AREA. RECEIVING ORDERS FROM ALL STATES IN THE UNITED STATES.
WITH THE WARM AND PROFESSIONAL CREW OF OMEGA MOULDING LOCATED IN NEW YORK, I AM ABLE TO OFFER MY CLIENTS WITH AMAZING AND LOW PRICES IN CUSTOM FRAMING OF THE WORK PERFORMED IN PORTRAIT COMMISSIONShttps://www.anabela-artist.com/portraits-paintings , GALLERY PIECES, OR ART RESTORATIONS. https://www.anabela-artist.com/art-restoration
I AM HAPPY TO SHARE THIS OPPORTUNITY WITH MY COLLECTORS IN CELEBRATION OF AMAZING OPPORTUNITIES OF OWNING AFFORDABLE FINE ART.
THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON IS A GREAT TIME TO WISH EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU A WARM WELCOME TO VISIT ME AT THIS LOCATION.
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION AND EXHIBITION
ANABELA'S GALLERY JOIN
DECEMBER 2ND THROUGH DECEMBER 16TH. 2019
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 10:30-6 PM
SATURDAY 9-6 PM
SUNDAY 11-5 PM
7550 Huntsman Blvd
Look for
Brush Strokes Fine Art LLC
Anabela's Original Paintings Sign
WWW.ANABELA-ARTIST.COM
Thursday, September 19, 2019
CAPITAL HOME SHOW DULLES EXPO CENTER SEPTEMBER 20TH THROUGH 22ND
BRUSH STROKES FINE ART LLC
BEFORE YOU COME BY
CHECK MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL TO VIEW VIDEOS IN ART
NOW IS THE TIME TO PLAN FOR THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!
FREE ESTIMATES ON A DAMAGED OR DARKENED OIL PAINTING, A YELLOWED WATERCOLOR OR SIMPLY ANY ART ON PAPER THAT NEEDS PAMPERING.
I HAVE DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE AND INCLUDING A FREE ESTIMATE TO COME TO YOU.
WORKING NOW IN VIRGINIA, MARYLAND AND WASHINGTON DC.
SERVING THE REST OF THE COUNTRY VIA UPS WITH FREE ESTIMATES.
Thursday, July 18, 2019
ART RESTORATION HUNTSMAN SQUARE MALL
Art Restoration Free Estimates Huntsman Square Mall
SEPTEMBER 3RD. THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16TH
7550 Huntsman Blvd.
Springfield, VA
Monday through Friday 10:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
This is the time to find out how much your most precious heirlooms restoration can cost.
In the last few weeks I have had the opportunity to enjoy and witness amazing scenes.
To me, this type of landscape represents peace and joy in one of many infinite God's creations.
LOOK FOR MY DISPLAY INSIDE THE MALL
Thursday, July 11, 2019
LOCAL ART APPRAISAL - SARAH REEDER
Sarah Reeder the owner of Artifactual History® Appraisal in Fairfax Station, Virginia. She is a Certified Member of the International Society of Appraisers with the Private Client Services designation, an Accredited Member of the Appraisers Association of America, and a graduate of New York University's Program in Appraisal Studies in Fine & Decorative Arts. She received her master's and undergraduate degrees from the College of William & Mary, where she also completed the Program in Museum Studies, Material Culture, and Early American History from the National Institute of American History and Democracy.
Prior to founding Artifactual History® Appraisal, her professional experience included positions at the Smithsonian Institution, the Library of Congress, and the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, as well as positions as a Subject Specialist at auction houses.
In addition to fine art, Sarah also appraises silver, furniture, ceramics, antiques and decorative arts and is a specialist and scholar in Mid-Century Modern and 20th Century Design. She is part of the International Society of Appraisers Private Client Services Program with specialized training for working with high-net-worth clients and is Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) compliant through August 30, 2020.
In addition to fine art, Sarah also appraises silver, furniture, ceramics, antiques and decorative arts and is a specialist and scholar in Mid-Century Modern and 20th Century Design. She is part of the International Society of Appraisers Private Client Services Program with specialized training for working with high-net-worth clients and is Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) compliant through August 30, 2020.
In addition to her professional appraisal practice, Sarah is Co-Editor of Worthwhile Magazine™, an online repository of personal property appraisal knowledge accessible to the general public and professionals alike.
Sarah can be reached at info@afhappraisal.com and 703-543-2567.
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Recently I wrote an article for Worthwhile Magazine™ titled “A Consumer’s Guide to Insurance Appraisal Reports: Do You Need One and How to Get One?” I’ve included a short excerpt below and the entire article can be read online here (https://www.worthwhile-magazine.com/articles/a-consumers-guide-to-insurance-appraisal-reports-do-you-need-one-and-how-to-get-one)
“Many people are familiar with the concept of insurance coverage in the context of car insurance or travel insurance, but knowledge about insurance coverage of personal property such as fine art or antiques is much less widespread. In my own appraisal firm, I answer many questions from potential clients who are unsure if they need an insurance appraisal report or what the process is to get one. I’ve written this article as a general guide to help empower consumers with knowledge about insurance appraisal reports. It incorporates many of my most frequently asked questions and answers. This guide is designed to help readers determine whether they really need an insurance appraisal report, and if they do, what the typical process is for working with an appraiser to have one prepared.
The world of personal property insurance is filled with all sorts of fun vocabulary like ‘inland marine policy,’ ‘blanketed,’ and ‘rider,’ none of which really make any sense unless you work in the field and are familiar with their specific meanings. I’m going to get to all these terms and define them later, but the very first thing I always recommend in my conversations with potential clients is for them to pull out their current insurance policy and check the coverage. Some homeowners policies can already be sufficient for strong coverage of all items in the house, and a written appraisal report for itemized coverage may not be necessary. The best first step is to confirm what coverage you already have.
Sometimes clients can’t find their policy documents or may not have ever received the full paperwork describing their specific coverage details. In those instances, I recommend they call their agent or local insurance office to ask what their policy covers and confirm their current level of coverage. In my experience, the insurance agents are very pleased to hear from the clients and will take time to explain what their current policy covers and what options they have for adding to it. Even if the potential client finds out an appraisal is not needed, it makes me happy as an appraiser to be able to help. The client now has peace of mind of knowing they are already well-protected and don’t need to move forward with engaging me to prepare an appraisal report.
Sometimes clients can’t find their policy documents or may not have ever received the full paperwork describing their specific coverage details. In those instances, I recommend they call their agent or local insurance office to ask what their policy covers and confirm their current level of coverage. In my experience, the insurance agents are very pleased to hear from the clients and will take time to explain what their current policy covers and what options they have for adding to it. Even if the potential client finds out an appraisal is not needed, it makes me happy as an appraiser to be able to help. The client now has peace of mind of knowing they are already well-protected and don’t need to move forward with engaging me to prepare an appraisal report.
If you find you do need an appraisal report, how to get one? I recommend searching for an appraiser who is USPAP-compliant and who has a strong connoisseurship background in the types of items you need to have appraised. The “Find a Member” search tool on the websites of the major professional organizations for appraisers (International Society of Appraisers, Appraisers Association of America, and American Society of Appraisers) can help you locate an appraiser whose service area is close to you.
Insurance agent Andrew Elliott, CLU states, ‘In our office, we highly encourage our clients to obtain appraisals for high-valued items or even sentimental pieces passed down through family generations. Whether the item be jewelry, fine art, or antique furniture having a detailed appraisal report allows our clients to feel comfortable with their insurance policy coverage and provides guidance when there is a claim. If no recent appraisal exists after there is a loss such as a fire, then it is very challenging for the property owner to replace or restore the item(s) and the insurance company to settle their claim. If you have questions or would like us to review your options for coverage with our office then please feel free to reach out by email to andrew@myfairfaxinsurance.com.’
After checking their policy documents or talking with their insurance agent, if clients do need a written appraisal report to obtain an appropriate level of insurance coverage for the art, antiques, and other personal property in their collection, when they call me the next step I recommend is to find out what their scheduling threshold is. A ‘scheduling threshold’ is another insurance world phrase that can be confusing, but what it basically means is the amount of money an item must be worth to require that an insurance appraisal report is needed to protect it with insurance coverage. Any item that falls under a scheduling threshold could be protected with blanketed coverage based on the property class or scheduled individually at its value without an appraisal requirement. Sometimes, the insurance company could use a detailed receipt or invoice for an item to schedule it at its valued amount.”
To continue reading, check out the complete article online at Worthwhile Magazine™ (https://www.worthwhile-magazine.com/articles/a-consumers-guide-to-insurance-appraisal-reports-do-you-need-one-and-how-to-get-one)
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