Ep. 191: Houston Week Art Advisor Illa Gaunt
b'We continue on Day 3 of Houston Week with a conversation with Texas native and art advisor Illa Gaunt. Illa holds several degrees and has over fifteen years of experience in the art world in both galleries and major auction houses.\\xa0She has developed a following on Instagram for her fascinating mini art history lessons, which is how we found her! Illa\\u2019s goal is to help people not be intimidated by art and curating a personal collection. We talk about how and where to buy art, putting a contemporary spin on family portraits, inspiring art in children, and more.\\n\\nWhat You\\u2019ll Hear on This Episode:\\n\\n\\nTrials & Triumphs about dust jackets on books, a black cat on a white sofa, spring planting projects, and some funny decorating videos on designer Kevin Isbell\\u2019s Instagram.\\n\\nMore about Illa\\u2019s art history lessons on Instagram.\\n\\nHow Illa got into her field.\\n\\nHow does Illa know when art is \\u201cright\\u201d for her client?\\n\\nShould we think of art as an investment when we buy it?\\n\\nHow does an emerging artist really catch Illa\\u2019s eye?\\n\\nHow to reframe and modernize family portraits.\\n\\nWhat Illa says to people who think they can do contemporary art themselves.\\n\\nWhat are some general guidelines to have for an art budget?\\n\\nTips for where to buy art and how to get a checklist from a gallery.\\n\\nHow is Illa instilling a love for art in children?\\n\\nDoes Illa save all of her children\\u2019s artwork?\\n\\n\\nMentioned in This Episode:\\nIlla Gaunt Art\\nIlla Gaunt Instagram\\nArtsy'