Vertical Sunflower
by Laura Grisham
Title
Vertical Sunflower
Artist
Laura Grisham
Medium
Painting - Watercolor And Mixed Medium On Watercolor Paper
Description
I admit that we artists sometimes get "stuck" on something we find both beautiful and fascinating. And, like most artists just beginning on the creative path, I went through my "sunflower" phase. Although this painting is just another angle and hue of another painting, I painted many, many sunflowers...but I sold them as fast as I could paint them and did not even THINK about taking photo's. In fact, the very first painting I sold was at the Arkansas Lawn and Garden Show about 4 years ago.
I had just propped the framed piece up in a box of flower bulbs as I looked for places to put my other 3 pieces when a woman asked me if it was for sale. My jaw had to have dropped! She paid me $75 without batting an eye. Guess what I did? I cried my eyes out! I had actually sold a painting and not given one away to friends or family...someone who did not know me LIKED my painting! It was a wonderful feeling and, to be quite honest, I still feel that way today every time I sell a piece of my art.
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November 9th, 2011
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Comments (5)
Lil Taylor
This is beautiful, Laura. I'll be back soon but you know what's interesting? I've always thought you and Marsha are very alike. I'm amazed you both finally figured it out. :)
Laura Grisham replied:
So glad you like the painting, Lil. You know what's ALSO interesting...I think you and I THINK ALIKE!! Sounds like the 3 of us need to get together and have an "art and talk" weekend! :-)
Sharon Burger
I love your story Laura, I bet everyone of us can relate to that. This is beautiful work and as much as you say you get stuck in a phase, remember it's brand new to others eyes
Laura Grisham replied:
Isn't it funny how quickly you can become "unstuck" too? So glad you took the time to send words of encouragement...thank you!
Marsha Heiken
Laura,Love this piece tons. You paint like I would like to,Beautifully!! Love your story.Sounds just like me. Thanks so for visiting. You will never know how much it meant to me. Hugs,Marsha...V&F
Laura Grisham replied:
We are very much alike, Marsha, and God has bound our spirits together; stay in touch.