There are so many reasons I love to paint, but one of the main reasons is to give something of myself to someone else. For many years, I didn't want to sell my art because it is just so personal, and each painting has meaning, emotion, and part of my soul. It wasn't until this year I actually wanted to sell anything I did. Before that if I wanted someone to have my art, I would just give it to them. I still do a bit of that, because I can think of nothing else that I could give to someone that is a more tangible part of me. I really dig it when someone likes something enough to actually PAY me for it. Sure, it takes some work, time, and skill; but I enjoy painting and drawing so much, that it always blows my mind that someone would actually pay me for something I had so much fun doing.
But my greatest joy is when I paint something especially for someone I care about, just to give it away. I painted this because my daughter loves butterflies, and I love my daughter. And I guess I love to paint butterflies. This was a quick painting I did when she was here last weekend. I guess I'll share it with you. Thanks for coming by today...
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| "Light Landing" Acrylic on canvas, 4" x 5" - yep, I gave it away |
