I won’t say that these girls are the youngest customers I have ever had, but they are certainly the youngest on Rocky Neck.
Gabby Olsen and Lily Muniz, both of Rocky Neck, were regular visitors to the the gallery last season. They came in on Sunday and marveled at how totally different the gallery looked, and Lily wanted to know where the dog painting had gone. Last season it hung on the side of the card rack behind them. I found it in the bin and Lily wanted to know how much it was. I gave her my very best young neighbor art collector price, and they said they would be back.
Generally speaking, an artist would starve to death on what they make from people who say: “I’ll be back”, but a short while later the girls returned, little change purses in hand, and Lily bought her print of Astro (from a painting of my sister’s Boston Terrier). Gabby then found a Cape Ann Treasure Box with a photo of the cat from The Cat Doctor of Gloucester on it, which she purchased.
Of course I love it when people buy my work, but it is truly wonderful and special when a young person loves a piece of art enough to buy it. They definitely made my day – and just look at how cute they are.
E.J. Lefavour
www.khanstudiointernational.com
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That is truly heartwarming, they are both adorable and love the story!
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E.J. – Great story! I must have just missed the young collectors when I stopped by this afternoon… .loved your eclectic gallery –especially your paintings on glass and the Western corner, as well as the GMG section and art from FOBs and blog ‘authors’! Hope to make it to a mug-up soon ….!
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What a sweet story, E.J.
(My aunt had a Boston Bull Terrier named “Michael Kelly Brown.” He was well behaved and she adored him.)
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They will probably be life-long collectors. Loved seeing this great story and what fun choices they made! How about a “Kids in the Gallery” calendar:-)
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Astro would be so proud!
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