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| The Wanderer 30 x 40 |
Well .... this 30 x 40 painting is winding down. Because of its size , I've had people walk from across the street to look at it. Size matters with paintings. The large ones get attention. I've already fielded inquiries for sale from several interested parties.... but it is not yet finished . A gal looked at her husband and said ... I really like that painting ..... she looked at him again and gave him the look as she reitterated ... I really really like this painting.... we'll see if they come back.
A man came into the Gallery about 10pm as I was closing shop on Friday evening after the gal and her husband left. He asked if he could come in to see this painting. I turned the lights back on and he strolled into my frank world . We talked for a good 30 minutes and he informed me that he was connected to art sales in Carmel in the past. He was very encourageing and gave me some good insights and leads.
As the Murph has schooled me...... "The big ones bring them in and if they can't afford the large pieces they'll look at the affordable smaller pieces.
I can't tell you how much I am learning about Art sales at the retail level. So far the Gallery has sold 5 paintings this month.....
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ALSO .... The MasterPiece Christian Art Conference is just around the corner. Check out my side bar for details and a link. Just like last year , the 2 merry pranksters Mick ( McGinty ) and Frank ( Ordaz ) will hit the road on an adventure. The Mickman and I will paint as we drive along and will pick out the usual cigars and light beer ( I mean ... we have to watch out waistlines for our ladies ( wives ) ) . I can't recommend this 4 day workshop enough. Good food , great lodging , great hosts , merriment and hijinks and great instruction. The Mickman will dazzle us with his painting style that sez .... you know you want to buy this painting! and then Michael DuDash will demo his unique painting techniques that have won him national recognition as a great colorist and stylist. The Ordaz will be up there to soak in the workshops as well as shout out innuendos from the peanut gallery.
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| Chris Hopkins teaches a student at last years conference at Box R Ranch |
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I get alot of interesting people who wander into the Gallery. Tomorrow Amgen's Tour of California rides right in front of the Gallery. I will be out in force, Beware. Today , an ink artist was checking me out after someone recommended the Gallery. I liked his energy and he agreed to have me take a couple photos of him..... here is an out take for a future painting subject. Thanks for posing Mischa!!
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That's what I wanna hear. It wasn't long ago that you could paint like nobody's business!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you're making progress!
ReplyDeletelove, love, love the Wanderer. Maybe because he looks ALOT like a friend of ours, who would be roaming the countryside free and wild if he could. I hope you enter that in Raymar and FASO. It's a winner.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on all the sales...
That conference is practically in my backyard...well internet speaking, anyway. How cool. I have to admit sometimes I struggle with how to be a Christian artist-not to fall into a propaganda sort of message art on one hand and yet I still want my art to be informed by the spirit of Christ.
ReplyDeleteLove the painting-he has fun in his eyes!
Hi Frank, your blurb on the upcoming conference cracked me up and is a reminder of the great fun ahead. I copied your commentary and put it in a post on my blog. There is even a picture of you helping students plein aire paint!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing you there.
Your work is always impressive, Frank, but the Wanderer is real poetry and has tremendous depth. Unforgettable piece!
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