Art is a pretty nice investment. Not only the increase in value but you get the added value of looking at these decoration in your home. I've listed a few artist who's art work is worth considering. These works are not for sale but I've listed some galleries where they can be purchased.
Painted by George Hunt in Memphis TN. Shimmy She Wobble is a tribute to Jessie Mae and Otha Turner. Otha the fife player was 94 when he died in 2003. His fife music was featured in the movie Gangs of New York. The artist George Hunt has interesting history. One of his paintings ended up as a US postage stamp. His paintings must be seen in person to appreciate the texture and 3D items which embellish the surface of his paintings. He is often referred to as the Black Picasso. He is a very active artist and his work continues to increase in value.
#5250/3000
The painting "Home" was painted by Artist Kevin Mitchell, I found his work at D'Edge Gallery in Memphis. (This gallery also house many George Hunt works.) This is a large painting at 36"x48". Another work which mush be viewed in person to see all the texture. The nest in this painting has twigs which have a 3D quality, one cool looking painting. Kevin had some other works in this same style at D'Edge.
#1500/550
This lamp by Carl Radke is one fine piece of art glass done in a Tiffany Style iridescent finish. Carl has been honing his craft for over 20 years. You can find his work on several site but his site is the one to see. http://www.phoenixartglass.com/
Papier Mache Birds and Animals by Judy Whipple. I spotted Judy's work at an outdoor art show in Missouri. Her work is reasonably price. The day I purchased these 2 items, another couple enter her tent and started buying everything in site. Her work cn be found at http://www.greenleafgallery.com/home.htm , just click store /gallery to find her work. Great Stuff.
#300/400
This work is from Karyl Bennett, a Sedona AZ artist. A large work at 32x48", she incorporates a lot of 3d textural dimension to the surround. In the center is a reverse painted plexglass panel. She uses a lot of metallic gold elements which adds to the paintings depth. The plexi and paint are a good match as opposed to reverse painted glass. Karyl's work and the work of some celebrities like Tony Curtis and Lynette Jennings can be found at http://www.goldensteinart.com/
"Kyoto Lantern: Cherry" by David Leppla and Melanie Guernsey-Leppla Very nice graphic piece of art glass. A thick, heavy lamp available at Artful Home Lots of fine original art of all kinds on this site, some one of a kind.
#520
Mosaic Glass Art by "Kate" of Nellysford VA 28"x 30". This is actually an very old window frame with glass in place. It even has the channels on the side for window weight. Glass Mosaic looks like if was glued in place and then grouted to fill the gaps. Kate had 3 or four of these but this one was by far the best in style and design.
#262
Painting on wood by Amy Kidd Gower located in D'Edge Gallery, Memphis 24"x 24". Amy works in many styles.
#350/400
Leaves suspended Amy Kidd Gower located in D'Edge Gallery, Memphis 24"x 24". Amy works in many styles. This one is leaves which are suspended with a thick clear coat. They accomplish this by pouring the clear compound over the leaves.
#375/400