Hi, it’s nice to see you again, during the move I received an email. At first I thought it might have been a joke or spam of some kind. As it turns out it was neither, it was a completely legitimate offer of interest for this piece.
It is one of the original Circle Series pieces. One might think an Artist who sells their art might not be to surprised to have an inquiry of such. Well this offer has come directly from the City of Salem! My town, our Public Library is using some funds from an arts endowment fund to purchase the piece to have on public display in a new area of our library.
Even with not having a huge build up of texture this piece was done I’d say 95% with palette knife and painters rag. I was experimenting with two different ideas here. One being the circle series the other being a thatched or basket weave technique. All the pieces using that style have found new homes thus far let’s take a look and see.
On infinity I used that thatching style on the texture.
24′ x 48′
mixed media
16′ x 20′
*modified technique
14′ x 14′
**mixed media
So again join me briefly in saying goodbye to this piece.
I find that I’m speechless at the thought of my work resting in a public space for generation to come.
As soon as it’s hung in its new home I’ll send out and update, she gets delivered today at 3p.
As always Be bold, be brave and thrive in the life you have.
Namaste
Benjamin
PS, sorry if I’ve mentioned all this prior. Its been a really long couple of weeks.
Oh how lovely b. And amongst your community in a Mecca of words. Lovely. X
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Thanks it was a shock. Even after a few email exchanges I doubted it until I spoke with them and got the info to submit the invoice to.
Xx
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Congratulations Ben! Your work is lovely.
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Thank you so kindly, I appreciate that.
Truly
Benjamin
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Thats such great news! You must be so proud of your work! Oh, this is absolutely outstanding.. So happy for you, B x
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Thank you ms owl, I’m proud to be a part of something far greater than myself. The ability to hopefully inspire future artist and poets well after I’m gone is a humbling thing.
Much love
Benjamin
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Congats dear friend… Such a great honor, one you truly deserve! i could not be more ecstatic for you!! 💫👏✨
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Thanks my friend very much.
Always
Benjamin
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That’s awesome, Benjamin…..for all to see!!
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I delivered it today an got to see where it will hang, very exciting.
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Benjamin, you completely deserve this. I am so so so so so so happy for you. What an honor! Thank you for sharing your beautiful artwork as well. 🙂
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Thank you so much, it was another complete shock. Totally unexpected.
Benjamin
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ah, best of luck to her and so nice she will be enjoyed by many )
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Thank you Beth. Truly.
Benjamin
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That’s so awesome Benny!! I’m really happy for you! I’m so glad I already have your autograph twice!
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Awe thanks, it’s my honor to have been able to paint for you, and I do believe I have one of yours as well 🙂
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Awww shucks *kicks the ground* It’s my honour to have both of them hanging in my living room! Oh yes you do I forgot.
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😀 I do and it’s brilliant!!
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wow coming from you it’s a high compliment thank you *blushing*
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🙂 you know I think your awesome!! And if you didn’t you do know. Jump jump
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thank you Benny and the feeling’s mutual! Jump up and get down!
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Congratulations. It’s a wonderful thing to have your work appreciated like that!
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Thank you very much.
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Brilliant news! Congrats.
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Thanks 🙂
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That’s really awesome Ben, congratulations!
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Thank you I feel very honored to be a part of such a thing.
Benjamin
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Wow! I am so happy for you!! Congratulations. It is a beautiful piece.
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Thanks 😀
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You amaze me! Congrats Ben..Well done..xxx ooo
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