by Rehg | Apr 11, 2014 | Blog
Storybook Show 2014 Opening Going with the Sacramento art community we once again hosted opening night the Thursday before 2nd Saturday…this is still a pretty well kept secret but most of the Midtown and Downtown galleries host this night. Mark your calendar...
by Rehg | Apr 10, 2014 | Blog
Hello well Facebook has just made changes where only 13-20 people get to see a post unless you Boost (pay) so forgive me if you were one of the 20 that already saw this on Art Of Toys facebook page….I’m coming back to this blog and will try to post here...
by Rehg | Mar 13, 2014 | Blog
First I define a”Heritage Toy” as a toy that is so well made with timeless design lines that if you give to a child they will still have as an adult. The majority of toys I find in this category are great toys for kids but the adults feel comfortable buying for...
by Rehg | Mar 12, 2014 | Blog
It is March and that means FAIRIES at Art Of Toys in the gallery! This year we have some real beauties with quite a collection of artists from all over! Stephanie Blythe is known for her porcelain Teacup Fairies that many have copied since their origination and I am a...
by Rehg | Jan 31, 2014 | Blog
It is such a pleasure to see all the creative ideas and art that the wonderful Art of Toys artists come up with for the different theme shows. Everyday it is a adventure in Toy Art! Sharing and selling the art is definitely my dream job come true. Today: I got...
by Rehg | Jan 22, 2014 | Blog
This week have been working on refilling Vintage in gallery and online. I started with a bunch of Barclay army figures and thought I would share a few tidbits! Barclay Mfg. was the largest manufacturer of toy soldiers in the United States prior to World War II....
by Rehg | Jan 15, 2014 | Blog
Last night walking home from the gallery I spied through the window of a resteraunt a young girl with her head on her fathers shoulder, which I thought how sweet… as I walked a few more steps I realized the father actually was texting or surfing and the child...
by Rehg | Jan 8, 2014 | Blog
It’s the new year which means the trade shows are up and in gear! The concept of the trade show where you can touch, see and experience new art, product and concepts is quickly diminishing to be a thing of the past… I hope not but based on last years shows...
by Rehg | Jan 3, 2014 | Blog
A new year is on us and the question has once again been broached is it art or a toy? I assure you the artist that labors over creating that one of a kind doll, marble, kaleidoscope etc would respond with a definite yes so the battle is with the misconceptions of the...
by Rehg | Dec 17, 2013 | Blog
People keep popping into the gallery looking for a place to buy Christmas cards. Some might think the Grinch got to the stores but apparently this is a tradition that few retailers supported this year most likely based on last year’s sales. There was an article...
