Money-minded Artist Gifts

'I highly recommend this painting if you're into art as an investment.'

Artist and the artist's model both thinking of the money.

"We only got six days of funding."

'Can he call you back? He's taking time to stop and smell the profits.'

"Gee, thanks! What rate of interest does it pay?"

'Most of my clients are shareholders, managers and sales executives.'

'Money, money, money, that's the only three things you ever think about.'

"He's very well off. He's got all the quantities I admire."

"I don't wear jewelry, but cash is nice."

"Let's be honest here and admit we're targeting the 'stupid-with-their-money' demographic."

"I'm savings. Investing is across the hall."

Art Guidelines

"Beneath this calm exterior, I'm obsessed with making profits."

"I'm not sure you're taking this bonus cap thing seriously."

'And briefly, what is it that attracts you to a job in banking?'

"Our clients like their accountants to use their 'imagination', but most would still prefer their returns in a spreadsheet."

'OK, here's the play, based on your prorated salaries...'

"And remember, son, perception isn't reality - money is."

"My accountant says I'm going through the five stages of denial about my financial situation."

Money Hog

The Euro Enthusiasts Ensemble

'I like green tea. It's the color of money.'

'In my years of meditation, I've concluded that being a prophet without profit is not the path to nirvana.'

My next song is for all of you with unbalanced portfolios...

"The big money is in development? Now you tell me?"

"Those little voices in your head, Mr. Dunlevy. . . are they passing on any insider trading tips?"

'That's the first Dollar I ever made -- I'm thinking of converting it to Euros.'

The First $ I ever worshipped.

"I'm working harder than I ever have, but all I get out of it is larger and larger paychecks."

Low budget Christo copycats.

"All of P.J.'s landscapes look vaguely similar."

"I don't mean to minimize your problems. That's not how I make my dough."

"Retirement plan? Nobody here makes enough to afford to retire."

'I'm leaving you because you know the price of everything and the value of nothing.'

"It's a minimalist production-after we paid for the venue we couldn't afford a set."