I Would Still Like To Get Paid!
Many years ago we lived in a small town in northern British Columbia, however I was preparing for an exhibit in Vancouver. I drove down for the opening. It was wonderful, friends came and I also met other people whom I knew. One of my paintings was hanging right next to an ink drawing created by none other than Sarah Mclachlan.
I drove back up north and a few days later the gallery owner phoned to let me know that one of my paintings had sold! Wonderful! A few days later she called again, to ask me if someone could come retrieve my paintings from her gallery because she was filing for bankruptcy! She said that I was one of the “lucky ones” because I was getting a “phone call”! Luckily I had a friend who was willing to pick up my paintings. Of course I never saw the money for the sold painting.
A couple of months later we were having lunch with a friend who had come to the opening. This friend is a dentist and her practice is right beside a doctor’s office. I was telling her how the gallery had sold one of my pieces but had also filed for bankruptcy and that I had never received my money. My friend smiled and said I know where your painting is; the doctor next door bought and it’s hanging in his practice!” This was so surreal to hear! It was really great to know where my painting ended up but I still would have liked to be paid! I was tempted to go and tell the doctor but I realized that it wasn’t his problem! I’m over it now of course!
I just wanted to mention that I have a new website atwww.labedzki-art.com. I am welcoming other artist to join! Just click on the join for free button.
Best regards
Annette
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