Above: Part of my art collection It surprised me to learn some years ago that many artists also collect the art of others. I thought it was rather absurd at first. Shouldn't their walls should be full of their own art? Why would they want to pay other artists for…

When I would mention to people that I had a basement full of flowers, it was apparent that they could not envision the scenario.  Even I was oblivious to the magnitude of my obsession! I remember thinking about 25 years ago, what a blast it would be if I could…