I like art. I always have. I've dated several commercial artists, talked to hundreds...Started out with posters on the walls, moved up thru signed lithographs, and now mostly have originals in the house and garden. I buy art like I do knives; if it catches my fancy and I can afford it, I try to get it. I go to gallery openings, art shows, museums, etc. It's just another hobby. You meet some pretty interesting people hanging around, and and it's kind of funny how the custom knife crowd blends into the art crowd. Materials, techniques, design issues; all run parallel. The best part is that once you start to get into any interest, opportunities seem to open up. I've touched and held museum pieces, seen things that will never be seen outside of a very small number of people, things on display for a week every 50 years...I'm going to miss a big sale this month because I'll be traveling; I hate when that happens.