Why I Collect

I have been collecting since 1995. My first scope came from Pat Asay at La Casitas De Kaleidoscopes in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I still have that scope, and since then, many have come and gone from Pandor's Box, and large Parlor scopes to small production and limited edition scopes. It seems my collection is always in transition and has been refined to a select group of great artists. I love the craftsmanship, creativity, finishes, and images. I rotate many to my desk in my home office so I may enjoy them throughout the day. I'm grateful to enjoy these for some period of time and to protect them for generations to come. I'm sure someday, these will move through my family and to other collectors to be shared and protected for many years to come. We truly do not own them, we are just the caretakers. My collection includes scopes by the following Artists. Bob, Ade, Steven Auger, Joan Bazzel, JR Beall, Henry Bergeson, Janice Chesnik, Steve Gray, Toomoo Hosono, Mai Kagiwara, Kaliedovisions, Charles Karadimos, Steve and Peggy Kittleson, Shelley and Randy Knapp, Paul and Susan Knox, Jack Lazarowski, Prism Designs, Sherry Moser, Carol and Thomas Paretti, David Rosenfeldt, Bob and Sue Rioux, Sue Ross, Howard Smith, Will Smith, Charles Sorg, Dominic Stora, Glen & Ben Straub, Massino Strino, Marc Tickle, Corki Weeks Jay Cpella, Frank and Janet Higgins, Fumi Ino, Sandra Christie, Axel Nilsson, Yasuko Nakasoto, Robert Stephan, Van Cort Classics, David and Deibbie Rosenfelt.