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small packages GOOD THINGS COME IN S mall works fulfill an interesting niche in the art world. Many up-and-coming artists become frustrated when trying to sell large-format pieces. These pieces tend to be not only expensive, but represent a challenge for buyers who cannot necessarily afford to decorate an entire room in their home around a specific piece of art. Other art collectors simply already have too much art and must consider their walls’ “real estate” when choosing new pieces to add to their homes. This is where Cutter & Cutter’s 2012 Small Works Exhibition comes in. Featuring works from more than 300 different worldwide artists, every piece in the show is smaller than two by two feet. In fact, some pieces are as small as 4” by 3”. On Friday, July 20, the Brilliance in Color Gallery from the family of Cutter & Cutter fine arts venues presented its 2012 Small Works Exhibition with a reception and collector’s party. Patrons enjoyed fine wine and food pairings while browsing small works from the many artists on display. The show includes a variety of mediums and subjects, from small pottery by Worley Faver to soft ground etchings by Edgar Degas. Masters featured in the show include Pissaro, Renoir, Whisler, Cheret and others. Brilliance in Color is located at 25 King Street,“On the Plaza” in downtown St. Augustine. For more information, visit cutterandcutter.com. [email protected] (904) 285-8831 &:,:89s8*59*2'*7| +.789(4&897*,.89*7 AT NEW SHOW