Sold paintings

I sold two paintings this week. The first was hanging in a shop downtown. Someone asked if they could pay significantly less than the sticker price and I decided I just couldn't go that low because of the frame. Those of you who are painters... you know, the frame is the most costly part of the whole process. We artists really get soaked for framing. Anyway, later when I went to pick up the painting at the shop, the manager said the person who quoted a price was actually still interested and since she didn't like the frame, she would be willing to buy the painting without the frame. She offered a price I agreed on and just like that, a painting sold. The fun part is knowing someone liked my work enough to pay money for it. Okay, it's not like I can retire tomorrow on what she offered, but its the thrill of knowing she will hang it in her home and enjoy it. That's too cool.

The second painting sold today on my Etsy storefront. If you haven't checked out Etsy before, you should. It is like the Ebay of handmade things. It only costs me 20 cents per item to list on Etsy. That's really affordable. Someone saw a painting on Etsy and paid for it. Now I have to ship it to Massachusetts. One of my paintings will hang in a home in Massachusetts on the other side of the US. I'm so tickled I can't describe the feeling. I am so grateful to God for my gifts and being able to use them. And for people appreciating them before I die!