Normally I'm not too sentimental about my paintings. This painting, "Hear, See, Speak, Think No Evil", after all was absent from the studio for half year on exhibition. But, I guess there was the thought that it might come back. Today, I have to pack the painting to send him to his new home, a permanent one. So as I'm packing the painting, I'm saying my last goodbyes. Who knows if and when I might ever see it again. However, it will be out in the world doing its thing and bringing some one else enjoyment.
For me it is an important thing to know that some one values the artwork. Sometimes, I randomly receive photos from my collectors that I haven't hear from for some time, of my painting hanging on the wall and they just want to tell me how much they enjoy having it their life. This gives me a real sense of satisfaction.
While there may be an empty space on my studio wall now, this presents a brilliant opportunity to fill it with something new. I'm already mulling over what that next painting might be.
This is the flow of the studio, one of non attachment, hold and release, for the moment as long as that may be.
"Hear, See, Speak, Think No Evil" Leo Plaw, 70 x 50cm, oil on canvas
Leave a comment below, upvote and resteem if you like it.
More of my artwork can be found on my website. LeoPlaw.com
And if it takes your fancy, subscribe to my newsletter.
Yes you are right a new opportunity to fill with your creative gift. Have at it, when we are grateful for our abilities, they pay back immediately. Keep on keepin' on. Thank you for sharing your feelings and inspiration.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
The more creativity we give out, the more we have to draw upon. =)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
this is a fantastic piece of work! as a writer, i always find it fascinating that artists create something on canvas and then release it out into the wild. it's the ONLY version of it and then it's out the door. for me, i own all the original writing, so everything of mine is simply copied; there's no real loss for me when i sell my work as i still retain it in its unique form. i don't know that i'd be able to get rid of my visual works the way you all do. must be something of a tough process, especially with a piece as wonderful as this one is.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Cheers @bucho! And thank you for the resteem! =)
Yes, first time around it was really hard to let my painting go. But I soon realised it is a rather cathartic process, very freeing. Sometimes you hear back again, when the owners randomly send you a message and photo of how happy they are. Its nice to know that something you've created is constant part in someone's life.
I guess for you as a writer the satisfaction is to see your work replicated.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Congrats Leo....that's an awesome painting. Lucky new owner :-)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Thank you sir! I just shipped the painting today. I think he'll be a happy new owner when it arrives next week. =)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
They have to continue their life ..it's what I say to myself..And also that moment with empty wall place can be pretty liberating :)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
YES! Liberating is the word @junwatercolor. It is also a sense of satisfaction, mission accomplished, another artwork sold means the journey of being a sustainable artist continues. That, is the best part, I continue on to produce more artwork. =)
The "loss" of one, enables the creation of more.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
You are so talented! Cabt believe this is a painting
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Thank you @fullmetalneedle!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Great work, really good work on the realism! It's always hard to let your babies go ;)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Cheers Sander! Usually I'm not so attached to my paintings. I shipped the painting today and have already rearranged the studio so there is no gap on the wall. Plus the new owner is really looking forward to receiving it. That is kind of the final part of a painting, a happy owner. =)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Wow painting
Good post
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Thank you!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Stunning work . . . May it bring joy in its new home!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
The new owner is a man of few words, but indicated he's very happy to have it. =)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
This post has been voted on from MSP3K courtesy of @kubbyelizabeth from the Minnow Support Project ( @minnowsupport ).
Bots Information:
Join the P.A.L. Discord | Check out MSPSteem | Listen to MSP-Waves
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
I know what it's like to think "I'll never see this piece again." It's a sad moment, but it should also be a proud one, because you made something worth giving back to the world. Not everything we create gets to be that valuable.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Sometimes the collectors send me photos of my artwork years later, just because they enjoy it so much. It certainly gives you the warm and fuzzies. =)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
congrats for the sale. Myself, I am always sentimental. I hate to let things go, even if my studio storage space is overflowing. When it comes to selling my work, I am my own worse enemy, lol
PS: I hope you have at least a good scan of it. Before I sent my painting off with Magical Dreams, I had it scanned at Digital Laut in Vienna. I highly recommend them. Ernst Fuchs Werkvermittlung had things scanned there, and when I was there, he was just working on Josef Bramer prints.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
I got over letting my artwork go very early on. It makes space for new works, so storage is never a problem for me. Plus it also means my artwork is getting out there in the world.
I gave up on scanning my artwork a few years ago. Just too expensive and time costly. I do what Peter does and shoot the artwork with a good lens and lighting. The results are great and I can have it done in no time. You can photograph larger artworks in multiple pieces and then use photo stitching software to put it all together. I've done this a number of times with excellent results.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
nice post dear plz follow and upvote me
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Awesome work, I look forward to seeing more!
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Cheers David. More coming soon. In the next day or so. =)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Just one of your strongest! Also waiting for more.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit