A Fairytale Found at Lost River

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Last weekend was a fulfilling achievement for this artist! Not only did I receive the magical news of being juried into the Lost River Artists Marketplace in Lost City, WV, but this little painting found a new home in the blink of an eye!

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“The Tourist” was born from a whimsical exploration of nature’s tiny wonders. In the painting, a miniature adventurer with an iridescent cerulean blue shell gazes upwards in curiosity.

Towering above is a majestic Amanita muscaria mushroom, its crimson cap adorned with a constellation of pearly white dots. Like watchful guardians, two smaller fly agarics stand beside the giant, their red caps catching the soft, golden backdrop of twilight.

But the true magic lies in the details. The sweet snail’s eyestalks stretch out curiously, taking in the splendor of the deep crimson spotted giant. Perhaps the mushroom whispers stories of faraway lands, hosts starlight in its gills or maybe the snail dreams of one day reaching its speckled peak.

Selling “The Tourist” amidst the vibrant energy of the Lost River marketplace was a surreal moment. I did not expect to sell a thing as I nervously dropped off my artwork at the front desk for the first time. Yet, as if confirmed by the magic of art – the ability to capture a moment of whimsy and share it with the world – I received an email on Monday announcing “The Tourist” had found a new home!

Being juried into the Marketplace felt like a blessing, and selling “The Tourist” the same day was the sweetest cherry on top. It was an occasion woven with wonder, and one I’ll cherish forever.

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