Original Oil paintings, commissions, limited reproductions
Miller-Havens is primarily a figurative oil painter interested in portraying some of the subtleties in life by means of color and unexpected moments in time. Miller-Havens is best known for portraits of athletes such as Hall of Fame Catcher, Carlton Fisk and Pedro Martinez (both in The National Portrait Gallery Collection, Washington D.C.), as well as images of anonymous basketball players. Her Commissions include portraits of St Louis Cardinals catcher, now current manager, Mike Matheny, Cambridge Mayor Alice Wolf, Dean Jerome Murphy, Harvard University and Patrick J. Riley Miami HEAT. Two other collections are; "Womens's Best Friends" about relationships and two, "Looking For A Silver Lining", expressions in mixed media color fields.
Keywords: Oil paintings, figurative, portraits, commissions, abstract landscapes, limited edition reproductions, athletes, sports, baseball, basketball, women, dogs, Carlton Fisk, Pedro Martinez, Dennis Eckersley, Louis Tiant, Mike Matheny, Pat Riley, Alice Wolf, Jerome Murphy, Italian women..
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
20 years
What is your primary product or service?
Original oil paintings, commissions, and limited fine art paper reproductions
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
The making of Art often reflects the artist's view or experience of life. An artist can choose to share what they see with the public or not. Unlike artists who worked for the Church and large wealthy families during the Renaissance, America has not generally been financial supportive of artists. Unless an artist is funded or independently wealthy there needs to be a business side to the endeavor. My administrative experience in an earlier career has helped with the structure and marketing of my art. For more details see my resume on my website www.millerhavens.com
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
I am not a gallery although my work is displayed in my studio where I work.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
I have one location and no need to expand at this t ime.
Provide detailed directions to your location
18 Brattle Street is in the middle of Harvard Square in the same building as TESS Clothing across the street from the GAP.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, check, bank check,paypal
Which areas do you service?
United States, Europe, South America
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
I own my business. I have a webmaster and a book keeper.
What are your hours of operation?
By appointment only.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
"The art I own of yours makes moves me each time I see it."
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see." Edgar Degas circa 1865