Post #333382 by tiki-riviera on Wed, Sep 19, 2007 8:33 AM

I can still remember stumbling upon one of Shag's first shows at La Luz De Jesus gallery
way back in 1999. The images were so mesmerizing that I was immediately hooked. Eight years
later finds my house very Shagified (2 originals, 15 prints, 9 mugs, eight books etc.) and it's
too late to turn back. It's always very interesting when a friend stops over who has never
seen Shag's work before, almost every one asks about the "brightly colored art". Although
my purchasing has dropped off the last few years, I'm anxiously awaiting a new mid century styled
print just released by Outre Gallery. I admit at times I funded my addiction by selling some
of my collection, several prints I purchased for around $150 ended up selling for $600 to over
$1000. Those days do seem over if you look at Ebay recently, except maybe a very early print.
My Prediction for the future: Shag will to continue to grow in popularity and he will become
more well known, reaching an Andy Warhol level of notoriety. My 2 cents.