TODAY, MEET ROBERT HAEUSSLER.......

Today, meet Robert Haeussler......

Today you get me...Bob... Robert Haeussler. Up until now , my unbelievably wonderful wife, Ellen (she is modest, so she will probably now volunteer to put in a few more writings, just so I don't),has been posting images with quotes she gathered from me-"tell me about this painting" and "where was that painting done."

It has been pointed out to me (I'm not mentioning any names, Ellen) that the greatest failing of on-line Artists, Galleries, Classes etc, is that no one ever gets to meet, know or interact with the artist. Part of the joy is the history of a piece... having a feel for who the artist is... why they are drawn to do what they do... how they think ...(also much more impressive to have this knowledge when showing off a purchase to your freinds).

To get to know this artist... this blog... at least my writing... I will have to be informal... the website-formal...(Ellen can write that)... and the on-line store easy to use... with products you like. Your feedback will be very useful here.
Like art, this blog is about sharing experiences with you and, hopefully, your sharing your experience back to me. After all, if I'm painting an old beach cottage... weather beaten... but obviously still in use ...(wish this had spell check), and think I'm sharing the feeling of a summer vacation's freedom... but... you are asking "why is he showing me the depressing, run down shack", I would like to know!!

Share your opinions and information with other artists, artisan's, collectors and people who enjoy art... not just with me. Build your own "artist community" based on your likes. Most artists will love to talk about their work with you. We love to talk about art... especially our own... even though most of us are quite busy.

I spend forty hours per week scheduling surgeons into operating rooms...do most of our shopping and do my best to spoil my wife. Twice a week, I will be writing in this blog .( There! I'm commited... or should be). I'll leave the rest of the writing to Ellen. Although home-bound, she still has her "work = worth" assumption and if I fill the other sites, she will just start more, until she runs out of hours in the day.

Well! That was long-winded for me!

Again... the purpose of a blog, and art, is to share-share an experience... feeling... opinion ...or information. Your art community is waiting. Have fun ...share!!!


Robert Haeussler
Courage Tree Studios


PS Jack, in your case I'll just consider the source of the share, and chose to ignore it!