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| "The Bush Hotel" 10x10 oil on panel Sold |
For the artist it can really pay off to save your best work for competition. Your return on that kind of delayed sale gratification can be huge in recognition, commissions,award money and the potential to sell the painting.
So far this spring I have entered the Oil Painters of America national exhibition and had my painting "Under the Fremont Bridge' accepted! This was a big surprise! I will tell more about this show in my next post.
I have also saved "The Underground Tourists" for the Edmonds Art Festival juried exhibition. I will find out in May if it is accepted.
Think twice about selling that winner to the enthusiastic collector while it is still wet on the easel! After all it is your best creative work and should be used to further your career in the best job on the planet!! Happy painting!
2 comments:
Another great one, Rob. I see this and immediately think it's a 20 square, at least. Don't know how you get all that into a 10 sq...and so accurately drawn. We used to find short time living placement for some of 'my' homeless kids at the Bush....it has many stories from its long history. Your painting has appeal on so many levels....and a very good post, btw.
Thanks Darrell! I may try a 20x20 with this composition!
Interesting history about the Bush Hotel. You've inspired me to do some research!
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