Art brings JOY!

"Marie, I wanted to thank you for the painting 'Protector'...I admire it going to bed and waking up each morning and when I have my quiet time reading.  I catch myself smiling at her.  I absolutely love that piece. It has been giving me lots of JOY!" 
Toni, Chicago collector 

"Protector", watercolor w/goldleaf , 35" x 26"

JOY

noun 1.the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or 
satisfying; keen pleasure; elation

"Experiencing art decreases stress levels."

"A study from the University of Westminster found that participants' stress levels decreased after a lunchtime visit to an art gallery reducing cortisol levels."  Arts.Mic

I would like to venture to say it brought them joy as well.  

A common thought expressed by collectors of my art is that it quiets them and somehow connects with them emotionally.  It is the highest compliment that they could give me.