To Russia with love
As many of you know I live pretty far from any decent gallery with the space to hang my large works, so unless I sell them at art fairs or privately then it is pretty difficult to shift the work. And lets face it, it is pretty hard normally to sell larger works over the Internet, especially to buyers in other countries.
So I was pleasantly, OK I was jumping out of my skin when I received the email, and at first I was skeptical 'as you are' because I receive a ton of emails weekly from all sorts of art related galleries and businesses. But everything proved legit.
But I had been wondering for ages what am I going to do about all of my larger works because I love making them but my problem is what to do with them. My first idea was to try and set up a scheme where companies or businesses could rent the artwork for their space because I hadn't really seen anything like that here and I know of other artists who do this and make an OK living from it. And having sold a large abstract work a few years back to a Norwegian shipping company it kind of made sense.
Now I have several collectors already who purchase my work but it is generally more smaller pieces (and I am so grateful for their support) and to find a collector willing to invest in me financially on a different level is just gratifying and it is a nice feeling to feel your work has been recognized by someone who has the resources to invest in your development, it is a totally wonderful feeling.
So the four works I sold are below:
This particular Russian collector has been following my development for the last three years and decided it was time. So there you have it, now back to reality and OH BOY I GOT TO PACK THESE BABIES UP!
So I want to end by saying a BIG thanks to everyone who has purchased work from me in the past, not only are you helping me to live my dream but you are also supporting the arts!
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Comment by Mike Nowlin on July 24, 2011 at 11:55pm
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Fantastic Gary. I feel the same way as Danielle Evens, "You deserve it!" Your work has evolved and inspired, it got me off my butt and got me doing artwork again. I wish you all the success in the world!
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Comment by Beatrix on July 24, 2011 at 7:14pm -
Congratulations!!!! It's just the best feeling...almost better than the money!!! I did say almost LOL
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Comment by Danielle Evans on July 20, 2011 at 9:19pm -
Oh I missed this Gary!! Congratulations. You deserve it. When I first joined the site way back when, I got so excited about what was happening here. I just wanted to tell everyone. I think others feel the same. When they see you on YT it is inspiring. I can understand why people who love art would follow your career. Let hope this is the shape of things to come.
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Comment by Julieta Maria on July 20, 2011 at 2:21am -
Gary congratulations !!!!!!!!!
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Comment by MoMeMa on July 18, 2011 at 10:31am -
BRAVO! we all are so proud of you. You deserve the best and I wish you many success in the near future. I always said; The more you give, the more you receive and you know that sooner or later your big day is going to come, you'll see! Thank you so much for inspiring me and others everyday muuuuah
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Comment by Greef on July 18, 2011 at 8:55am -
Thank You Thank YOU ;) it was a great surprise and I am totally humbled by the experience, oh and my bank account is still in the RED! LOl
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Comment by Glycerine on July 18, 2011 at 8:41am -
CONGRATULATIONS !!! I m so happy for you Gary !!! you're so gifted !!! great !
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Comment by Dana Pruner on July 12, 2011 at 3:49am -
GARY!!!!!!! Holy shite!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!! You must be walking on air!!!!!
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Comment by Marie Reeves Knight on July 12, 2011 at 1:29am -
such great news Gary...how wonderful is that !
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Comment by Lee Hynes on July 11, 2011 at 9:13am -
Thats just fabulous Gary,I am so happy for you,the sky is the limit!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zAPZn5TEyM&list=UUM6N5AOYoyg6eAkbcDWpNFg&index=41
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