I had a starting place: my Facebook art page. I methodically searched each and every post until I found one that resonated. Thinking back I remembered how she commented on a particular piece on a red background, insightful i know, but to me that meant she could envision herself hanging that painting on a wall. Success!
This particular piece was completed in the very early stages of my artistic journey, with that being said it doesn't mean i cared for or worked on it any less, it just means i had used a paint brush for a short amount of time when it was created. Also its one of the few pieces i have ever attempted to frame, which by the way is extremely difficult, god bless the framers of the world. Don't wanna dive to deeply into the framing process but it can be nerve wracking, finding the perfect frame, or the frame that compliments your work, trust me.
It had been hanging in my house (studio) for months and I walked by it everyday and thought about what she had said in the comments...that painting ~ red wall. I had it against a white wall. I had a cool thing going, I lined up every framed piece next to each other and had a miniature framed artwork display.
Back to the special lady and her special day and my anxiety. I grabbed it, brought it downstairs, unframed it and perfected it. I mean I straightened every line, cleaned the glass, removed every speck of dust or dirt and put hanging equipment on it. Once it was readied I had to figure out how to present it in a way that was conducive to prove I wasn't trying to get rid of it but that I actually cared about her support of my art endeavor and her birthday. I had a plan, and an inordinate amount of anxiety.
I had this all inclusive plan but wasn't sure how I was going to convince her to accept something without feeling put on the spot. The sad part is because of my frivolous nerves and fear I ended up being a day late. Thats always been my nature, to make things way more complex than they are or need to be. The encounter went way better than I expected (why wouldn't it?). Not only was she exceptionally nice and accepting but she was also surprised and delighted. I wish that moment would have never ended, I am convinced that her reaction, response, joy, delight and surprise will last and move me the rest of my life. No amount of anything can possibly replicate that. Glad you like it, and once again Happy Birthday!
Heres the Piece...
called "under the light", 2015
here's the piece hanging at her place:
It was pure happenstance that she need a piece of artwork and I showed up to her house with one but this is her first original piece of art she has ever owned. Congratulations and Happy Birthday! Its also the first time I have ever given a piece of art as a gift.
