If you've spent anytime around art, at art shows or museums, you've seen these words... "in the collection of the artist".... Pieces not for sale that the artist has kept for themselves. I thought I'd show you some of my work that is "in the collection of the artist".
A corner of my kitchen....
The top painting is of my mother's cookbook and flour scoop - sentimental to say the least. I did this painting as a demo for a class quite a while ago.
The bottom piece I painted plein air at the Farmers Market in Livingston Montana during a "Plein Air on the Yellowstone" event several years ago. It was a good challenge to paint in front of a crowd. I was set up at the corner of the stage where the band was playing... a good practice in ignoring the distractions around you! With a light rain off and on, I was happy I 'pulled it off'. The frame really fits the piece well and goes nicely in my kitchen. It's a keeper!
This painting below, "Homeward" is at my front entry. A large studio painting, again from many years ago.... the oldest of the bunch here actually. I had painted a small plein air painting on Kodiak Island on a trip to Alaska and this is the resulting studio piece. A wonderful memory of a great trip... and "Homeward" I thought is appropriate at my front door!
I'd love to see what art you have "in the collection of the artist" - or art pieces you consider 'near and dear', whether you created them or not. Please post, if you have a photo of a cherished piece....