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I love this painting.

Love, Newscoma

On to the story of where I saw this. I’ve been fortunate enough over the last few years to be invited by wonderful friends to attend Artrageous in Nashville. We always have a wonderful time as we roll through the streets of Nashville looking at some very impressive art. Now, I’m just going to say it, my friends Badger and Squirrel Queen, who flirted with getting a degree in art history back in the day, know a hell of a lot more about art than I do.

I like what I like and that’s about it on my level of art appreciation. I appreciate art, but occasionally I see something that moves me.

And this piece of art got me from the Rymer Gallery.

Gabriel Mark - Dionysis & Ariadine Oil on panel 48" x 36"

I have no idea why certain pieces of art affects people differently. I think my favorite part of this painting is the man at the bar, working and oblivious to the interaction of the couple drinking margaritas.

That’s the beauty of Artrageous, it raises money for Nashville Cares and it’s a wonderful time where people just come together and have a good time. You get to see so many different artists presenting their work and theircreative efforts being appreciated and enjoyed. Could I ever afford this painting? The answer, unless the lottery gods look down on me and decide that I need a huge amount of money, is no.

But I don’t need to own it.

I just need to dig it. And I do.