[Betty Jane]

Slightly different perspective. I'm not an artist; I can't draw my way out of a paper bag. But I do know what I like.

My husband's large employer is selling several of its buildings and all of the property inside. This includes the artwork. There are many prints and about 75 original pieces. Prints are $35.00, originals are going for 10% over original buy price in 1998, from $150- $25,000.

I was looking over some of them and picked out 9 prints but don't know any of the original artists. The strange thing is the things that I hate had some very large price tags and I just don't get it. I liked several of the more modestly priced items. Is there any where on the web where you can info about new artists?

[vannrox]

If you want to determine the worth of "Fine Art" go to The Art Renewal Center.

Modern Art is another issue all together. I would suggest The Gagosian Gallery. They are famous for selling splatter art on canvis for $3 million.