In the Art World, people who really like an artist and buy more than one piece of art from her are called “collectors”. In my world, I call them “friends”.
A friend who has several of my paintings (and quite a few drawings too) asked me to help her figure out how to arrange them. Since she lives 250 miles away, I did this via the magic of technology.
She sent me a photo so I could see which 4 pieces she had and how she just put them willy-nilly on existing nails. (I won’t show that photo, because of my strong policies of protecting people’s privacy on the World Wide Web.)
I made up these vignettes for her. (Oops, sorry, “vignette” is Art Speak for little illustration.)
She has a favorite arrangement from these. Do you?
It probably depends on the space to be filled. And there are probably many other options too, but I didn’t want to overwhelm her. That would be rude to any friend, especially one who collects my art.
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I like the last one … the strength in the tree helps carry the smaller painting.
Nice collection!!!!!
Thank you, Anne. That’s a new way for me to consider it!
I like the first arrangement. As for the plein painting of Farewell Gap, I will take your painting over Marty Weekly’s any day. Yours captures the feeling of Mineral King so much more than his.
Virginia, your cousin also chose the first one.
I am glad there are people who like both Marty’s style and mine, but thanks for the vote of confidence!
I like the second arrangement best!
I guess that makes me a “collector” and a “friend!”
My personal preference is the very top set, in a cross setting rather than a box setting. Second choice would be 3rd from the top. But I’m no good at this sort of thing. I deal in audio arts, not visual arts!
Sharon, my Friend Who Collects, your opinion is valid; this is a subjective subject with no one right answer.
#2, but pull the 2 left shapes as a group down to the baseline. Just my 2¢ guided by my gut. Btw, love the two path paintings as one familiar with the foothills and MK.
I interesting, Donna! I’ll give that a try.
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