It was such a fine, fine, fine day. Temps in the 70's, sun shining, daffodils blooming all around the yard - I even had a fab lunch of fresh sliced chicken breast on 9 grain bread and strawberry-rhubarb (my favorite) pie for a mid afternoon snack. I worked hard in the shop with my friend Carol, clearing out in order to make changes for re-opening.
That's a lot of good stuff in one day! And it got even better tonight, when I got a call from the director of the Sautee-Nacoochee Gallery to let me know my altar piece
So Fragile A Fire is the first purchase of a special exhibit at
Yonah Mountain Vineyards!
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| So Fragile A Fire - Mixed media: acrylic paint, poplar, Crepe Myrtle wood, feathers, pearl grapevine tendrils. Approx. 28 x 14 x 3. |
The irony is that this piece had been at another gallery for over two years at a lower price. When I picked it up, I determined not to undersell these pieces any more. I spend so much time on them compared to a "normal" painting, and I hate to let them go. I raised the price considerably, rather hoping this one would not sell so I might keep it. Lord knows, I need the money, but I think it's important to keep the ones that are most meaningful to me.
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| Detail of the medallion - feathers, leather, mother of pearl and pearl. |
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| Detail of painting |
2 comments:
That's great news. Congratulations!
Meanwhile, farther up the East Coast it's still winter; it's snowing out as I type this.
A beautiful piece and congrats on the big sale! When will you open? I really need to come see your shop!
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