A painting is the best gift that can convey a person's heart.

A painting is the best gift that can convey a person's heart.

Today, I finished a watercolor birthday card for my first VIP client, who collects my paintings and always supports me. I will choose this card from my recent 1 Day 1 Art work and put it in a gift box to give as a gift.

As I have survived and developed as an artist for many years, I have met and talked with many people. It is the same now, and I will meet more people in the future to talk about paintings and art. Every time I do, I realize that people are divided into many groups. Some people can tell that they love art just by looking at their eyes. Especially in places like outdoor shows where we meet thousands of visitors a day, I often see the sparkling and clear eyes of these people who love paintings. I love the sparkling eyes and energy of art lovers when they look around paintings. It is very enjoyable to talk about art with them. That is why I always prepare art shows and exhibitions to meet people with such energy. They are also full of curiosity. They ask questions about paintings and techniques and share their experiences. They often observe and ask questions about the artist’s life. The other group is a kind of ‘wonderful’ tourist. They do not love art, but they are curious about life here when they watch from the outside. And they have an affinity for beauty. They do not understand art well, but they come to see paintings because they love beauty. They don't know much about paintings, but if they see a painting they like, they are willing to open their wallets. They want to decorate their rooms with beautiful paintings. They know the vitality, energy, and luck that paintings give. Some have even experienced that a dull and dark room comes to life with a few paintings.

The last group is people who don't know the 'value' of paintings. They don't understand why they have to pay a lot of money for paints on a piece of paper. They also have contempt for expensive art pieces. These people even feel sorry for the artist profession itself. They tell their stories of giving up on being an artist even though they were good at painting in order to make a lot of money. I think it's understandable because everyone has different values, and I listen to them.

As I have been selling paintings and meeting customers, and some of them have become long-term regulars, I have come to discover the value of paintings and art even more. Above all, I know the power that paintings give me. On days when I feel depressed and tired, I hang up my paintings or look at them for a long time. Strangely, I feel energized. I feel happy.

 One day, an women came to my exhibition and asked if it would be okay to buy my painting on installment. "When I see your painting, I feel energized. I'm depressed and going through a hard time right now. But if I hang your painting on my wall every morning, I feel like I can get all my energy. If you could, would you be willing to pay for it?" Of course, I paid for my painting on installment for her. She paid the full amount and invited me and her family to see the painting hanging in her room. Her face looked bright. I was touched by her beautiful heart.

I meet people who love paintings like this. The person who drew the candle today is one of them. He is a master of a different field from art. However, he understands and loves art. I continue to grow with his support and encouragement. I sincerely thank you again.

For artists, art supporters who understand and love their work are like partners who complete their art world. My clients know very well how much I love art, how serious I am about art, and how much I will develop in the future. I will do my best not to disappoint these art lovers.

There are many things that are lacking in writing about this gratitude. Sometimes, some words can be misunderstood. Words are the same. However, pictures are the best medium to express the heart.