TOD:
I am quite the art lover. I bought a signed woodcut from a very good, but not well-known, LA artist when I was in living in Santa Monica in my twenties. I've always loved it. In those days, there were many accomplished artists here in LA, but their works did not command high prices. I can't say if that is still the case--I'm not up on the art scene. But my little woodcut was a bargain then, and even more so now.
My tastes are eclectic; I like some contemporary work and some traditional. I've become good friends with several of the artists whose work I purchased, most notably Jean Weinbaum.
I have none of my art works with me; everything is in storage. Of all that is presently in storage, it is the art I miss the most.