As part of my investment strategy, I have decided to include original works of art in my 
investment portfolio. I know very little about fine art, but as an accountant, I do know that good investing is a useful means to meeting financial goals. And art can provide just as great of a return as the stock market. It’s all a matter of research and timing . . .
I’m not fooling any one, am I? Alright – I found Etsy. With its plethora of original and affordable art, I saw it as great opportunity to own original pieces by artists whose work just may appreciate in value. And by the looks of the talent on the site, I wouldn’t be surprised if I’m not too far off base. In particular, I stumbled across Elis Cooke, an artist residing in Ontario, and am completely smitten by everything that she creates. She does everything I like: color, movement, interesting uses of space and she seems to create from an internal space I find very honest. The girl’s got Soul!
I love this one titled “Trail Marks”. Every time I look at it I see something different – just today, I swore I saw a centaur! Aren’t the colors yummy? And the movement! Absolutely divine!
Elis also created this one titled “A Quiet Space”. 
It’s a good reminder for me (and maybe you, too) to make time for quiet and be still. There are few elements more powerful in Oriental Dance and life than stillness. Sometimes, we just need to stop and gaze.
I would love for Elis to surpass the popularity of Picasso (and make me very rich in the process) but am just as content to have a few of her pieces to enjoy personally . I appreciate her work so much that I feel prosperous in just looking at them.
Any way I look at it, it’s a win-win situation. I get inspiring art that may appreciate in value and in the process I get to support a fellow artist. I still have lots of looking and research to do, but wanted to share my latest activity and inspiration with you. I hope you find the time to visit Elis and others on Etsy – and perhaps be on your way to thinking about how to diversify your investments – financially and otherwise.
