Disregard my bellow post. I didn't even make it to the 24 hour mark. I somehow found myself entering the art store entrance without much conscious effort. I never even tried to put up a fight. One minute I was asleep and within that same hour there I was. I was excited to find a new section of paints they had—an unexpected little discovery that made my heart race. I’m sure they ordered these specifically for me as I love a new art find. I am usually loyal; to two brands of paint so finding something new was exhilarating and felt like a tiny victory. It has been years since I used another brand so I was eager to get home and see what I found and test each tube. I was happy. I would call it a half flow, half structure and very odd was it was reasonably priced which is something I never find in art stores. Ever! I have always wanted to use oil pastels but my suspicions were confirmed when I asked the store lady if they ever dried or was there some sort of fixative. No, was the answer. I managed to leave the store with half a dozen paints, an A3 acrylic pad and charcoal. I don’t think I have purchased so little in that store ever, yet it felt like I’d struck gold.
Working on paper has really been coming through for me lately. I think working on a smaller scale, spending far less money on paper instead of large canvases, and being able to draw and paint wherever I want without feeling there is a posibility of ruining an expensive canvas has been a genuine blessing. I’m slowly selling the remainder of the large canvases I’ve had tucked away for years. A good spring clean and making a little money feels refreshing. Not long ago I put up a bundle of canvases I couldn’t bear the sight of — I wanted them gone. I marked them free and got nearly a hundred messages on Marketplace within a few hours. I didn’t have the time to read them all, so I said first come, first served, and they were gone within half an hour. Put “free” on anything and it disappears. I was hoping people would paint over them, but everybody wanted them for their walls.
Most people do not know what good art is. With the other canvases I cut out the canvas and destroyed the frames for firewood. Anyway, all of this has been satisfying in its own way. I have kept a series of about 18 small canvases that I want to sell. I plan to sell three at a time; it’s easy to make a profit when all I spent was about $22 each on canvases plus a few dollars for paints and my time. I don’t think I’ll be doing this again any time soon — it’s been a bit of a stress. I hate the selling process and having random people visit the house. Sometimes the transaction is very businesslike — in and out — but other times people want to chat and learn about the piece they’re purchasing. Quite often the buyer offers me more than I’d asked because they’re so happy. Others try to beat you down on price.
Over the last few days I have worked hard and produced almost 30 pieces. These will go on my new website. That’s something else to mention, I have a new website — another one, in fact. This is site number five. It is a site built solely for my sketchbook sketches and paintings. Don’t take the site too seriously, as all I have to display are some rough works. I wanted somewhere to keep a database of all the art I have created over the last few years. You can visit my sites at the addresses below:
http://www.davesaville.com
www.artbysaville.com
www.davidsavilleart.com
www.djsink.com
www.davidjsaville.com
These sites are not just to showcase my work; they also serve as a backup, and I genuinely enjoy web design. Even though my design abilities are somewhat limited on Squarespace, I still take pleasure in using the platform. After spending hundreds of hours working with it, I’ve become quite comfortable navigating its features, and the process is fun. Adding posts to this blog from time to time remains a simple, enjoyable practice.