I never found it.
Fine Art Friday #25
WHERE COULD it BE?!
Under the couch? No.
In the toilet? Please, God, no. (Thankfully, no.)
As I ripped apart out house throwing caution to the wind looking for it, I realized something, aa…
The most likely something
The most unfortunate, likely, something.
My 18 month old had thrown his glasses, his glasses that HELP HIM TO SEE because the poor kid is basically blind as a bat without them, into the trash.
And I, unknowingly, must've taken the trash out
Cue epic face-palm moment. I was torn between wanting to scream into a pillow, cry my eyes out, and eat an entire tub of Tillamook ice cream. (or an entire batch of these cookies).
Let me tell you, am I embarrassed that dug through the trash in the kitchen and bathrooms to try to find them? I think you would've too, because glasses are expensive, and while I think baby glasses should be insured even if they get LOST (apparently our insurance policy covered everything BUT LOSS…
And I am an honest human being who told the truth about them being LOST…
But even with all my searching the house FOR DAYS, really all hope was lost.
It doesn't matter that he CAN ACTUALLY SEE in them.
It doesn't matter that THEY MAKE HIM HAPPY WHEN HE PUTS THEM ON.
Because he is a year and a half, and his favorite past time is throwing things in the trash, in a bag, in a basket, hiding items from his siblings.
And it hit me — this little baby 18 month old doesn't understand the TRUE VALUE of his glasses.
And it made me think about the value of art.
I can't tell you the amount of times I hear (see, because it's typically through a DM or a comment) “OMG I WISH I HAD KNOWN ABOUT YOU WHEN I GOT MARRIED!” or “When you get married, you get a lot of stuff, but there's something to be said about turning a memory of the day into something you can admire — something you can't replace, a painting — it's something different.”
Maybe the investment was out of the budget, maybe they didn't know I existed (I hear that a lot, which is why I've recently worked my tail off to get my SEO to kick some Google butt), or maybe they wanted it but logistically it was seemingly impossible to make it happen.
The good news?
I have an app for that.
Not really — but I DO have a solution for that.
Actually, I have TWO.
And both of these options can help you remember your wedding day — and remember the true value is YOU ALL and YOUR LOVE.
I've written a whole blog post on (part I) and (part II) on why art matters but here's the gist – because we are created to be creative, and art can capture a feeling that transports you back to a moment you've experienced or to a something you've never experienced before.
So how do I help you get those feelings AFTER your wedding day (or special experience)? Here's how
The first is an IN-STUDIO SIGNATURE COMMISSION.
Here's how it works:
You send me your gallery and/or wedding video.
I create 3-5 sketches of your wedding (or more, depending on what aligns with your desires — SPOILER alert: I LOVE creating a gallery wall of wedding paintings that will mesh seamlessly with your photos).
You choose what you like and any changes you'd like to make. Want to adjust the color palette? Let's do it! Want to incorporate more florals? Maybe highlight the back of your beautiful dress? Let's do it!
I paint a mini of your painting so you can see it before we do the final piece(s).
You make any changes.
I PAINT YOUR FINAL PIECE.
Framing? If you want it, I got you.
I'll package your piece safely in a keepsake frame and either hand-deliver or ship it!
Get compliments until the end of time.
The second is a PHOTO TO PAINTING COMMISSION.
Here's how it works:
You send me your photo.
I paint it.
You get mail.
Admire your heirloom forever (and get compliments until the end of time).
Here's a quick BTS of a photo to painting I did mostly because I was obsessed with the photo.
This image by Jose Villa felt so ethereal and magical, I wanted the painting to reflect the same feelings.
I saw this gorgeous gown of Olivia Culpo's and I was OBSESSED.
I knew I needed to paint it. It just spoke to my SOUL. The clean lines, the A-line skirt, the gorgeous veil. It's giving CLASSIC.
I ended up seeing quite a few beautiful images (it's Jose Villa, so it's hard to choose) – and I also could not GET OVER the gorgeous hydrangeas.
I loved this image and chose to paint it because it was 1. stunning and 2. the hydrangeas were perfect and 3. I couldn't get over the way the dress STOOD OUT amongst the beautiful hydrangeas.
How'd I do? I'd love to hear your thoughts! Does it capture the feeling of Olivia and Christian's wedding?!
xoxo
PS – Do you have any embarrassing – I can't believe it got thrown in the trash – stories?! Hit reply and tell me! I'd love to commiserate with you.
ICYMI
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PHOTO TO PAINTING MINI COMMISSION
