I worked as a cake decorator for 20 years before I got into collision, so I am comfortable using the left side of my brain. It’s so therapeutic—it is amazing. I also do commissions on occasion, usually images on large canvases. If the art is going
Rauser’s art is hanging in body shops throughout the country and gaining top reviews for its use of color and shapes
to be hanging on a wall in a shop, I will sometimes do the image in the company’s colors to tie it in to the whole look.
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Have you had success selling your art through galleries, to friends and/or online?
to hand it off to some really great people, and it’s turned out to be a great decision.
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All of the above! My first sales were from me just posting some of my work on my personal Facebook. I am currently in two local galleries—Akib’art and Hidden Talent, both in Fort Smith, AR—and have good experiences at artisan markets. I have a few pieces on my Facebook page, B the Art. Every time I make a sale, it’s so satisfying and fulfilling, it’s like presenting a beautifully repaired vehicle to a customer on a Friday.
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Why did you retire from the body shop life?
I had a talented young buyer whom I felt comfortable with taking over what I built. My decision to sell was based upon my frustration with the unethical practices of insurance companies. My original plan was 10 years, but then the murder of my brother altered my perspective and I decided
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What else are you doing during your retirement?
Traveling, cooking, fishing and spending quality time with friends. And of course, making art and hopefully selling art.
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What mediums do you use and are you thinking of using new things to create art?
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Mainly I use acrylic on canvas, but I am getting into alcohol inks and pottery as well. I am open-minded to try all sorts of items and products to create a spectacular—or not!—piece of art. I have discovered that art is certainly subjective, and some of my favorite pieces are of little interest to people, while other articles I don’t care for seem to be popular. It “pays” to have a wide variety of exhibits. www.autobodynews.com
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