by Rehg | Jul 3, 2014 | Blog
Americana Toys What is Americana Toys? The gallery had a Americana show and most of the artists that applied sent in folk toys! According to one of my favorite go to references- Wikipedia: Americana refers to artifacts, or a collection of artifacts, related to the...
by Rehg | Jul 2, 2014 | Blog
8 Peeks into Dragon & Monster Show! As most of you know in the Sacramento gallery we feature a different theme show every month. The theme show includes wall art as well as art that is created from toys or is a toy. This month we have Dragons & Monsters which...
by Rehg | Jul 1, 2014 | Blog
Have you ever wondered why some collections look so great in a store or a friends home or office? It might be a fantastic collection but it could be how it is displayed! Toy display or any collection can benefit from “The Power of Three”. For an example I...
by Rehg | Jun 27, 2014 | Blog
Kaleidoscope Event Project Here is a fun kaleidoscope event project for your next party or event that we used this month during kaleidoscope show at Art Of Toys! 1. Take 3 door mirrors with narrow frame. We used 3 white framed mirrors from Home Depot. 2. Lay one...
by Rehg | Jun 26, 2014 | Blog
I just read thru a blog by Robert Hutchins on Hamley’s Christmas selection in toys. Thou the blog started out with “Tech toys are leading the way this year with My Friend Cayla, Teksta T-Rex and LeapTV all featuring.” I was happy to see that the list finished...
by Rehg | Jun 25, 2014 | Blog
What Makes Disneyana So Collectible? I have always LOVED the magic of Disney and it’s toys so the gallery usually has a small section always of Disney… Disneyana items are particularly attractive as collectibles. Some of the reasons are as follows:...
by Rehg | Jun 24, 2014 | Blog
Exhibit Title: Monsters & Dragons Participating Artists: Jared Konopitski, Dan Crowley, T. Oliver Kopian, and more Exhibit Dates: July 1st-31st Closed on July 4th Featured Art: Jared Konopitski monster paintings, Dan Crowley puppets, T. Oliver Kopian creatures and...
by Rehg | Jun 20, 2014 | Blog
Assemblage is an artistic process. In the visual arts, it consists of making three-dimensional or two-dimensional artistic compositions by putting together found objects. (Wikipedia) In this case, using toys. August 2014 Art Of Toys will host Assemblage Show featuring...
by Rehg | May 30, 2014 | Blog
This weekend is the annual Brewster Kaleidoscope Society Convention in Sacramento CA! This is where artists and collectors come together to share in their love of the kaleidoscope as an art form. The convention moves each year coast to coast and is in the process of...
by Rehg | May 21, 2014 | Blog
What is a “Google Partner”? At least 3 times a week different people, from all over the world call me and want to sell me “?” …because they are a “Google Partner”! Now if you are doing anything on the internet you don’t want to miff Google so you think you...
