Artist of the Month, Lisa Wray
Art Where Technology and Spirituality Converge
One could easily make an argument that the Impressionist movement in art would never have happened had it not been for the invention of the collapsible tin tube in the 1840s. And 100 years ago, photography was not considered fine art. Read how digital artist Lisa Wray is using the breakthroughs of technology to create art of a decidedly spiritual nature, here.

New Transfer of Ownership instructions now online
The FAR Transfer of Ownership instructions have been streamlined and reformated so all FAR artists and collectors can print copies right at home for issuing to buyers of their art. As well as laying out the steps the new owner needs to take to permanently transfer the work, it is also an excellent introduction to FAR. Check out the new piece here (PDF).

Piece of the Month
For those who love horses or just their majestic beauty, this oil painting by Michael Linstrom, is a delight to behold. Brilliant color and action explode from the canvas, leaving the viewer with a sense of a time when white chargers were perhaps the fabric of our dreams. An Original work offered for sale at $2,500.

New Award Issued When You Help FAR Expand
By spreading the word about the value of joining Fine Art Registry™, our members — YOU — have helped us expand tremendously in the last year.

Now, we want to thank you for that support and encourage you to get everyone you know to become a member of FAR. We are happy to announce the new FAR Expansion Award! Just get your friends, fellow artists, collectors and acquaintances to become members. Talk to them about FAR. Send them to the website. Tell them about the benefits of FAR membership and sign them up!

We will award you $10 in cash for every person you get signed up as a paid FAR member!

To receive your award, simply have the person go to the FAR website and sign up as a paid member. Make sure they type your name in the “How did you find out about FAR?” box of the registration form.

We’ll soon have plenty of materials to help you promote FAR: fliers that explain FAR simply and clearly; an introductory video, specifically produced for artists which explains FAR in depth, and much more.

But don’t wait. The more people who sign up, the more exposure your art receives, the larger the FAR community grows and the more order we’re putting into the world of art. Everyone benefits.

For more details, email Dan Koon.

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