Friday, March 14, 2014

The Hermit _ Sold

18"x24"
Soft Pastels on Pastelmat
SOLD
I am happy to share this piece of news with you all.This Hermit from India is going to a UK household today.
Frankly speaking, I never thought it would...It is a very peculiar subject ;and not many people would buy portraits that are not their own/family.
But yesterday the CEO of my husband's firm asked to buy it when he saw it at 'FineArtAmerica' website.
So I think I sold my first portrait today which is not a commission! 
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12 comments:

  1. Autumn LeavesMarch 14, 2014 at 11:13 AM

    Congratulations, Arti! I must say that I am often surprised at how often I do see portraits sold to those to whom the portrait isn't a relative or self. Your portraits are always beautiful and this one is no exception. I would guess the buyer find this face full of life and interest.

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    1. ArtiMarch 19, 2014 at 10:11 AM

      Thank you Sherry ,this has happened to me for the first time ,and I am still finding it hard to believe that someone here would like to have an Indian hermit on their walls! But he did and I am glad :)

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  2. Studio at the FarmMarch 14, 2014 at 2:47 PM

    CONGRADULATIONS, Arti!!!

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  3. SusmitMarch 14, 2014 at 4:37 PM

    OMG!! Awesome work^-^

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  4. Anthony DuceMarch 14, 2014 at 10:27 PM

    Congratulations..

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  5. hmuxoMarch 15, 2014 at 1:26 AM

    Congratulations Arti for selling this beautiful portrait. This was always a favorite of mine.. !! Also your previous Brown hare is wonderful and I'm looking forward to seeing more of them.....

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    1. ArtiMarch 19, 2014 at 10:09 AM

      Thank you dear Hilda.It was a favorite of mine, too.I
      I am not painting many portraits right now as I have not been to India for last two years and do not have anything to work from.But as summer is here I feel ready to go out and corner some British people in the park or mall to let me photograph them for portraits! LOL

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  6. JBMarch 15, 2014 at 6:50 AM

    Arti, this is a stunning portrait. So, congratulations on the sale, but it is totally understandable why anyone would want to buy it. That that in and feel it in your bones. You deserve this.

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    1. ArtiMarch 19, 2014 at 10:05 AM

      Your comments always give a boost to my confidence, Julie.Thank you for being such a nice person!I have been having a great run this month and it feels strange...I am kind of ''good things happen to other people only...' person ;) so yes I am still soaking it all up.Today I sold a Zebra,too.Feels great to have someone to share all this good news with.Hope you are well, my friend.Hugs.

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  7. Cobalt VioletMarch 17, 2014 at 2:03 AM

    Oh my word! That is Gorgeous!!! Not surprised at all that you sold it!
    Wonderful work. Congratulations.

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    1. ArtiMarch 19, 2014 at 10:01 AM

      Thank you for dropping by,Lucinda.This piece is one of the much loved artworks of mine; glad you like it, too.

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  8. ArtiMarch 19, 2014 at 10:12 AM

    Thank you Tony, Kathryn and Devendra...

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