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Quotes below are from the article about Thompson and Kox's painting:

This painting is referenced from Revelation 18:23, where the King James translation of "sorceries" comes from the Greek word pharmakia, literally "drugging", symbolically "idolatry". The piece warns against the deceptions of false teachers. It also points out the use of counterfeit images as modern-day idol worship. It is a depiction of and warning against the idolatry that is drugging the end time church, resulting in "religious" addiction, bondage, and death.

The gist of the whole piece is to entice the viewer to question traditions and inherited beliefs while embarking on an active search for and investigation of truth. Look to the word of God, not the traditions of men. Pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit and search for truth in the Scriptures: "Seek and ye shall find".

".... Probably the greatest joy from collecting this kind of art is that you can easily meet the artists. The experiences I've had, and the friendships I've made with artists are worth far more to me than owning the actual art. When you get to know an artist, and hear their story firsthand, the art takes on new meaning. Now every time I look at a Jimmie Sudduth painting in my house, I think of his sly smile and the wonderful afternoons I've spent in Fayette.

I've seen more than 30 artists and I've yet to have a bad experience with any of them. Most artists want people to see their work, and love to meet fans. These people are happy to invite you into their homes and work spaces and spend as much time with you as you'd like. You can buy work directly from most artists at a fraction of the cost you'd pay in an art gallery (of course when you do this you're limited in selection to whatever the artist has on hand).

I'm happy to share any information I can (addresses, phone numbers, directions) on how to go see these artists (e-mail: dacrotty@its.caltech.edu). If you do go, please be respectful. Remember you are a guest in their home. Don't haggle with the artist over prices...." from Self Taught Folk Art  A collector of Outsider Art shares his experiences, advice and collection. 

Sites About Outsider Folk Art

Folk Art Quest "The Search for the Outsiders"

Folk Art, Primitive, Visionary and Outsider Art Galleries

Coosa Rustics Folk Art Gallery "....is located in central Alabama in the town of Rockford.  It is owned and operated by Charlie and Jo Simpson.  The gallery primarily features the whimsical Southern folkart of OUTSIDER ARTIST Charlie (better known as CharlieFish), as well as works by his wife, JO, self-taught artist JOHN HENRY TONEY, Alabama's folk art Memory Painter, BERNICE SIMS, and the great work of visionary artist, ELAYNE GOODMAN...."

Garde Rail Gallery  Self Taught, Folk, Outsider

Gaspari Gallery

Ghost Dog Gallery  Affordable folk, outsider, primitive, visionary and "whatever else catches our eye"

Marcia Weber Art Objects "....collects and sells rare and unusual one-of a kind paintings, drawings, sculpture and objects created by self-taught artists...."

Naif Art Holland

The Mayor's Office Folk Art Gallery

RaspberryCripple.com

Yard Dog  "Folk Art of the South"

Philadelphia Dumpster Divers and CARP (Creative Artists Reclamation Project)  See also Dumpster Diving for Profit and Passion.