Aspen Art Gallery — Attraction in Aspen

The male bully who works at the gallery was rude, abrasive and controlling. I was very interested in buying a painting and wanted to take a picture to send my wife show my wife before purchasing. He nearly slapped the phone out of my hand and yelled at me about it for a along time (even though I apologized and explained that I wanted to send the picture to my wife). I then asked the price of the painting. He walked away and came back and told me I HAVE TO LEARN about the painting first in the most controlling and demeaning way imaginable. He then walked away again. He said he had to get to know his wife before he married her as if I had dared to ask the price of the painting. I have bought art from all over the world and never been treated so poorly. I was going to buy that painting but no longer wanted a reminder of the disgraceful experience in my home. A prison guard should be required to have a better personality...

I have been dealing in the art world for many years. Was on vacation in Aspen so went to see the gallery. The Australian gentleman assumed that I was some neophyte who just ambled in, so I let him think that. Very surprised that he is the point of contact - last person who should be. He tries to play the peanut shell game with you. Perhaps the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard is "if you don't buy this piece this very minute, you will never think of it the same". The sad part for the gallery is that I was genuinely somewhat interested in it. Great place for new money that know little about art and are used to...

The Aspen Art Gallery represents some interesting artists and has a variety of original works. I was impressed with some of the use of acrylics and glazing that really made some of the colors pop in certain works. The staff was helpful and willing to show the art under different lighting. They do not allow for photos of the art which is a little old school and makes it difficult to show to a spouse or significant other who may be involved in the purchase decision but that is certainly their prerogative. The ceramic French bulldogs are a very cool option if you are not...