My 1st ever Real Art purchase !
A little while ago, a good friend of mine sent me a wonderfully captivating video of Andrew actually painting. I was totally & utterly mesmerised. I fell in love with the particular artwork being created then & there, as it brought back to life so many happy memories for me.
It somehow managed to evoke the unmistakable smells associated with the whole process of the Subject's work. The fine chiseling related sawdust, the glue, plus an array of different varnishes, all mixing with the range of resins from the selection of different aged wood in it's natural state.
Then these smells all mixed subtly with rosin from the bows too as the instruments being created were tested out, polished & played, fine-tuned & finished, all brought to life by their happy new owners; this whole wonderful, creative world just hanging there in the air, a happy juxtaposition of smells & sounds.
Having come from just idly one day watching an Art Video, initially quite naively, as it brought to life such a haul of happy memories stroke by stroke, I actually almost felt pulled in to almost being a part of the process as it grew in front of my eyes; an active audience member if you like.
The supreme skill in knowing which brushes, which strokes to use, just how much paint to place where & when, playing with the light & shade, & it all growing into discernable forms was complete & all consuming, I was hooked. That was it. I had to have it here at home, where I could re-enjoy it every day.
The Print I have very excitedly purchased is 'The Luthier.' I honestly feel so proud to have an actual, tangible print of something very personal to me as a Violinist. What ultimately made it feel very special for me, is that it is 'Number One !' in a Limited Edition print series ! I Love that fact ! That it is the 1st print; For me, it really does seem to add some sense of uniqueness to it & all the special feelings associated with it for me personally having watched my own Violin being made.
Thanks So much to Andrew, for his very genuine & lovely interactions surrounding my first ever 'Real Art Purchase,' they have also helped to make the whole happy process, & the short but necessary wait involved, much more easy to bear. I very sincerely wish him all the very best for the future with his most incredible Art !
One genuine & Very happy customer.
September 6, 2026
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