eArt LLC (eArt) was an idea that came to me in June of 1999 as a fine arts company.  It is dedicated to our beloved family dog Barbershop.  With the nurturing and assistance of attorney Mark Tidman, the eArt website was launched in November 1999 and designed by Mischell Holmes.  It features the original artwork of talented and diverse artists.

The first business meeting of the company was held on August 21, 1999, and in attendance were Elina Peoples, Denise Palmer, Kristine McAllister and Yusef Thomas.  With the assistance of several key attorneys (Kelly Matthews Gerber, Janis M. Penman, William F. Conroy, Ralph G. Blasey, Lisa K. Rushton, Robert D. Lystad, Jim Clark, Steven A. Lotterer, Lee Ellis and Congressman Guy Vander Jagt), the Company's Operating Agreement and Contract for the Artists were drawn up and finalized.  Lee A. Thomas was the first artist to sign with eArt in October 1999, and since that time, numerous artists have contractually signed with the Company.

The "Coming Out" Reception was held April 14, 2000 at the Capitol Hill Club.  The community and guests had an opportunity to meet the Company officers and the artists whose works are featured on the eArt website.  Each artist's work was displayed.  The reception also gave eArt the media exposure it needed to bring the Company to the attention of the artistic community.

In the years ahead, eArt hopes to become the premier online art marketplace featuring a talented array of artists and offering a diverse collection of fine art.