When Your Kids Write Home (Sorta)

It's always a a pleasure for me to hear from someone who purchased one of my pieces, for whatever reason. It is especially thrilling when you were not present and had no idea of the work's final destination. Even more so, when their adoptive mom or dad is writing you to provide them with a sister.

Hi John, 

I hope this email finds you well. 

About 7 years ago I purchased the painting below in a shop in Rincon, Puerto Rico. I would like something to compliment this painting since they will be hung side by side. It does however need to be the same size. This one is 12x19.  

Please let me know if you can paint something for me in the size specified and kindly quote me a price. I like the “Believer” (too big) you have posted on Esty or perhaps something similar with different flowers and different hair color. I trust your judgment and I love these colors…brights work well.

Also, my cousin lives in Tampa and is willing to pick it up for me from St. Pete thus I wouldn't need shipping costs to get it to Miami since she will be here for the holidays.

I await your reply and thank you so much.

L.

Red with Callas, acrylic on canvas, 12" x 19"

The Lotus has landed.

So, as I sip coffee groggily (percocet) and get read for a trip to the dentist for what will probably turn out to be a not so fun visit (had a toothache all day yesterday and this morning), a bit of welcome sunshine brightens my morning.



I received an email from the Bennetts in the UK. Their Lotus Flower painting arrived yesterday. They now own 2 of my originals. Both pieces are intended for Valory's yoga and meditation room.

Sales vs. Sales

I just heard from a dear friend. She told me she'd just purchased (we say "adopted") one of my Va-Va-Voom! Girls from Raw Style Gallery.
I was telling her how happy I am that "Vanessa" is going to live with her and be a part of her collection (If I'm not mistaken, this will be her 5th Gascot).

All sales are a good thing. They afford you the opportunity to continue doing what you love. The words "That'll look great over my couch. I'll take it!" or "I just painted my bedroom that color, it'll go perfect!" are music to just about any artist's ears.
But there are sales, that are particularly exciting for the mere fact that you know the person is purchasing because they have a true love, appreciation and unique personal connection to your work.

Have fun at your new Chicago home, Vanessa!

Va-Va-Voom! Girl "Vanessa"
Acrylic on canvas/10x30"

I wish every email was like this one.

John,

My husband and I fell in love with your, Pueblo Dormido at the Art Bar in Key West last Christmas. On a recent trip back to KW without my husband, he surprised me with it as a Valentine's gift, while I was attending a movie at the Art Bar. Long story short, we love your work! I'm Hawaiian and appreciate your ethnic perspective and the island hints in your art.

This isn't the time for us to be buying art due to the economy, but finding art that speaks to you is rare, so what the hell. In checking out your fab website, we both we're drawn to De Un Lugar Tan Lejos, is this still available?

Pueblo Dormido
Acrylic on canvas/24x30"


De Un Lugar Tan Lejos
Acrylic on canvas/20x20"