Last June, I wrote that there’s nothing like the rush of opening an email saying Accepted, whether it’s for a college application or an art exhibition. But there may be.
That’s the sense of satisfaction, accomplishment and excitement you experience every time you open an email that says Sold!
“My Mallomar” by Beverly Shipko, Limited Edition Giclee Print, 10 x 14 inches on William Turner rag paper. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Carden
It’s always nice to have external validation – to know that other people think highly enough of your work to buy it. It’s especially powerful when your gallery owner purchases it for herself.
That’s what happened here. Jennifer Carden, founder of Super Fresh Art Gallery in Novato California, bought this print for her newly renovated kitchen (something to aspire to!).
Jennifer framed the print for a gallery show, tried it out in her kitchen, and it now has a permanent home.
I like the light, airy and contemporary feeling of the print floating on the mat board. I’ll have to try this mat style, which my favorite framer, Joe Sablow of Artistic Services in White Plains, had suggested a long time ago. Maybe I’ll do a better job of listening in the future.
Here’s to lots more Sold! emails in 2016!