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Curiosity made my recently type the question of why is art important into a search engine. Well, there\u2019s no lack of other blog articles about it, all with varying viewpoints. As an artist, art is important to me, because that\u2019s how I make my living. However, I\u2019m not that philosophical in forming an answer except for posing another question. Can you imagine a world without art?<\/p>\n

\"Why<\/a>

Why Is Art Important?<\/p><\/div>\n

That\u2019s right. No art museums, no old master works, nothing to give a glimpse into the past, no galleries, no art fairs on a sunny weekend, \u00a0nothing on your walls to bring beauty into your life, no beautified parks with garden sculptures\u2026. can you think of more?<\/p>\n

How did that contemplation make you feel? Now ask yourself, why is art important, to you?<\/p>\n

Please comment. I’d love to hear your thoughts.<\/p>\n

Feeling like you need some art in your life or maybe add a little spot of color somewhere in your home? I have you covered!<\/h2>\n

Here\u2019s some artwork currently on my eBay auction if you need a little spot of color in your life. Click on the paintings title to go straight to the auction. Happy bidding! Note: Paintings come unframed. Frame for illustration only. Click the image for a larger view. The auction ends for the first two paintings on Sunday March 25th at 8 PM Central Time and the last two on Tuesday March 28th at 8 PM Central Time.<\/p>\n

\"landscape<\/a>

After the Rain<\/a> 9×12 oil by Byron<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Texas<\/a>

Color by the Creek<\/a> 9×12 oil by Byron<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Texas<\/a>

Dos Spanish Oaks<\/a> 9×12 oil by Byron<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Texas<\/a>

Tree of Colo<\/a>r 9×12 oil by Byron<\/p><\/div>\n

Thanks for visiting my blog today. All my best.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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