It started almost seven years ago when I got a call from a company
asking if I would come to a new office dedication cocktail party, bring
some paintings and maybe say a few words. I was the entertainment!Turns out I was one of three artists contacted by the company but the only person who returned their call. I look back at the thought of not returning that call and all the "what ifs" flood in.
We did a walk through and I installed my fifteen paintings for the party and planned my short speech with a few humorous anecdotes to keep things light. At the time, I barely left the studio so my public speaking skills were a little rusty and I certainly would not be going on the after-dinner speaking circuit since I relied heavily on my on-the-spot training and my middle school communications class. Fortunately since then, I'd like to think I have improved my skills given I am in professional settings more often and teach painting classes regularly.
The evening proceeded and I mingled with the crowd explaining my process and inspirations for the pieces. Before the end of the night, the managing director came over to discuss the paintings and their availability. It was a new office and they needed artwork. It was my extraordinary day because he bought all fifteen paintings that night! I feel so lucky to have gotten their call, grateful I returned their call, and thankful my work appealed to them. My lucky day!
I have since installed my art in many other corporate settings, each unique and always a new creative direction whether a traditional or contemporary environment. Art completes the space~
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