The internet is a strange and powerful tool for an artist. You can show the world your work in the click of a mouse. This can have disadvantages-ie. people stealing, or copying, your designs. I have had a bit of that, but, have learned to cope with it as it is a necessary evil. You just have to trust that no one can make it just like you. The advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. Here is an example:
So, who knew that the Cincinnati Zoo has a network that reaches all the zoos. I didn’t but it makes sense. Apparently, our zoo newsletter goes out to other zoos across the country. The director of the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Nebraska saw my painting “Elephant Festival” that was sold at last year’s Zoofari in Cincinnati. They also have a Zoofari event. It is an every other year event much like ours. Their theme this year is “Trunk Show.” So, the director sent my website information to the lady in charge of acquiring work for their auction. She and I spoke, and, long story short- I just completed a commission of a similar elephant to be auctioned off at their event in August.
Who would have thought that my work would be traveling to Omaha? Talk about getting out of town. Thanks to the Cincinnati Zoo for their promotion of my work! Here’s the piece.
