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May 3, 2018
Betsy Helmuth discusses the benefits of a premium membership and introduces guest Monica Schulman. Monica shares her journey as an artist, tips for choosing and valuing art for your home, and advice on shopping for photography. The episode also features sponsor messages from an online class bundle and Framebridge.
0:00 Premium membership benefits
1:17 Introduction to the episode
1:55 Guest introduction: Monica Schulman
2:19 How Betsy and Monica met
3:15 Monica's background and journey as an artist
7:38 Choosing art for your home
11:28 Pricing and valuing art
25:01 Tips for shopping for photography
- Artwork should evoke a personal emotional response, making you
feel joy or connection when you see it.
- Printed reproductions of paintings can make art more accessible
and affordable without diminishing the original's value.
- Framing is essential for preserving and presenting photography,
with many affordable options available, such as IKEA, West Elm, and
Framebridge.
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