I Agree with Nobody by Kim Ellery

I recently read a blog on The Splatter by TMNK (The Me
Nobody Knows).

It was called “Jerry’s Knows the Average Joe.” It was a story of
gratitude and friendship between TMNK and Ira Goldstein.

The story has touched me, and I wanted to see if anyone else has
any “Jerry’s” stories out there! So, I decided to share my story!

Do you all get the Jerry’s catalog and mailings? About four
years back I received the mailing about the Art of Carolinas. I went
out for breakfast with my family and dreamily read through the Artists
Workshops and all the incredible deals on supplies for those who enter
the golden gates of the Art of The Carolinas! I looked up to my
husband with stars in my eyes and declared that I would just DIE if I
could go to such an amazing event! … To my amazement, his response was
“Well, how much is it?” … That, to me, meant PACK YOUR BAGS BABY!! …IT
WAS AMAZING!

A couple of years later, I planned another trip back to the AOC.
This year was Jerry Goldstein’s 80th Birthday! There were pictures of
him everywhere wishing him a Happy Birthday. Poor Jerry! I WAS THERE…
and now I knew what he looked like! SO when I saw him approaching me,
I waited! I had to meet THE Jerry of Jerry’s Artarama! WELL, I just
HAD to hug him! I mean, come on!! Here is the man who supplies me with
my addiction! Jerry just let me hug him. He patiently waited for me to
finish my ramblings about how he has changed my life by supplying me
with a store filled with toys and people who were always there to
help me decide which paint tube I should buy next, and the same people
(HI Cheryl and Ida in the Providence Store!) who would welcome me
back next week knowing they would have to endure another 20 minute
decision over which color to choose next.

Anyway, Jerry Goldstein, as it turns out, is one of the sweetest,
kindest men who REALLY LOVES being an art supplier! Jerry and I talked
about lots of things that weekend, including his wonderful
granddaughter, Heather, who had become my Facebook friend just before I
left for the AOC. I told Jerry how much I was enjoying the provoking
conversations Heather would inspire on the Jerry’s Facebook site. I met
Heather in person later on that weekend and we have continued to be
great friends! (A story for another blog!) I left the AOC last year
with some great new ideas to try in/on my artwork. AND I left feeling
even more in love with the Jerry’s Artarama Art Supply Store and the
fabulous family that runs it!

So in closing, here is my reason for writing this blog:

How many of you have similar feelings about our friendly, family run
(THIRD GENERATION!), fine art supply store JERRY’S ARTARAMA? I would
encourage you to write your own blog and share it with Heather ([email protected]) to post
for us all to see! Nobody started this, can Everybody continue??

I can’t wait to read YOUR STORY ABOUT JERRY’S!

kim ellery
[email protected]

www.kimellery.com