I sold a painting today! Yes I have sold a couple in the past, but this one was not sold to a friend, or a teacher, or even a friend of a friend. It was sold to a complete and utter stranger! They didn't even have the chance to meet me. They don't know what I look like, or what lifestyle I live. They don't know if I am a 65 year old lady with grandkids running around her feet, or a 35 year old art teacher. But, they saw a piece of my art and thought it was good enough to buy! And that thrills me in ways I cannot explain! Let this day be remembered, and let this person rejoice. For when I am famous, They will look at that painting hanging on their wall and notice the little signature at the bottom and think, "Wow, we got this painting for 50 bucks? Now it would cost us 500! And one of her first too, I wonder how much it is worth now?..." And it will be grand. Mark this date on your calendars as the day Rebecca Van Aertselaer's art "career" started. One day, it will be a day to remember...
Oh yes, and also let this day be remembered as my favourite sisters birthday! Happy Birthday Pamela!
8 comments:
Becky,
Congrats to you....I am in awe of all who pursue their dreams.
I hope to have one of your works hanging in our house one day soon as well...before the price goes up with fame of course!!
Enjoy this moment, many more to come!
Hooray, hooray! What a good day! (even though I am disappointed not to be your favourite sister)
: )
Yeah,I knew it.
You're awesome.
Don't forget the painting (loosely based on another) that is out there to over 1500 people.
Way to go Bec! I love how you just realized what we've known all along!
Woot, woot! Tres cool. I love it too by the way. I want to own one of yours at some point too.
A big, big congratulations.
Nicely done little sister.
You should start a digital gallery of your stuff so you can enjoy it later. You'll probably never see them again!
Good for you, Becky.
And it's a womderful work of art!
I still have one that you did when you were five that I mean to get framed. Now it might be worth $500!
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