When I see a piece of art I love my heart races, I get excited or I can’t stop thinking about it. (Yes, I collect art too. Many artists sell a piece and buy a piece to limit the addiction). I know it's the right piece when I have that reaction. I know it will become part of our home, it will be treasured as part of our history, memories, mark a moment, start conversations and raise smiles. I love talking art - shocker, right?- which includes the eclectic mix that lures me in. So when I meet a new collector I feel really rather honoured. Why? Well, it means something to me. There's a connection of some sort. Maybe the colours, style, meaning, the names of the work, maybe my inspiration - I may never know, but it's a privilige I don't take for granted.
Online or through a gallery I can never know what attracted a sale, but when it's in-person, it can leave a lasting impression on me. Let me tell you what’s happened, actually more than a few times now, when people see my work and I've been there.
They’ve cried. Proper tears. They’ve been overcome with emotion because they felt a connection. I will NEVER get over it, and I will always appreciate the depth of their reaction. Sometimes when they discover the name that speaks to them too. I get goosebumps!
Often when this happens I suggest they go get a coffee, take my card and think about the piece. Sometimes they’re not in a position to buy there and then, more than once their partners have snuck back to buy the painting as a gift (Now, that makes ME teary, how thoughtful!) but more often than not, they want to talk more and chat about where they’ll hang it. If it's a sale close to me, I offer a hanging service, and actually get see where the paintings land. As much as I'd love to whizz to the USA or Australia, I can't quite justify an in person delivery... sadly!
I will always cherish collectors, new and old. It’s quite a big thing to consider, to have lovely strangers hang my work in their homes-and I wonder over the conversations, the memories and smiles each will witness as they become part of the backdrop to other peoples' lives. It’s not something to take for granted.
I’d love to know, what’s your reaction to art you fall in love with?
They’ve cried. Proper tears. They’ve been overcome with emotion because they felt a connection. I will NEVER get over it, and I will always appreciate the depth of their reaction. Sometimes when they discover the name that speaks to them too. I get goosebumps!
Often when this happens I suggest they go get a coffee, take my card and think about the piece. Sometimes they’re not in a position to buy there and then, more than once their partners have snuck back to buy the painting as a gift (Now, that makes ME teary, how thoughtful!) but more often than not, they want to talk more and chat about where they’ll hang it. If it's a sale close to me, I offer a hanging service, and actually get see where the paintings land. As much as I'd love to whizz to the USA or Australia, I can't quite justify an in person delivery... sadly!
I will always cherish collectors, new and old. It’s quite a big thing to consider, to have lovely strangers hang my work in their homes-and I wonder over the conversations, the memories and smiles each will witness as they become part of the backdrop to other peoples' lives. It’s not something to take for granted.
I’d love to know, what’s your reaction to art you fall in love with?
with love,
Gaynor xx
