Office Art in My Office - Thanks to @mariandavp
Counting Stars Over Lisbon
Recently I was gifted a brilliant piece of art from a wonderful STEEM-friend and amazing artist: @mariandavp
It was #2 of 20 STEEM-Fest specials @mariandavp plans to create. The liquid rewards from her posts will be going to @t-r-f (Travel Re- Imbursement Fund) which aims to help STEEMians financially with their journey to and from STEEMFest.
STEEMFest will be held in Lisbon, Portugal this November and I definitely plan to be there. Check out the STEEMFest 2 announcement from @roelandp: https://steemit.com/steemfest/@roelandp/save-the-date-steemfest-2017-creamy-and-delicious-1-2-3-4-5-november-lisbon
When I first saw this drawing I was stunned. She called it "Counting Stars Over Lisbon" and it showed a dreamy landscape with a tight-knit city overlooking the Tagus River.
Check out the Process Shots by @mariandavp
@mariandavp made this drawing using pens, highlighters and markers. As you can see, she is incredibly talented. The colors are vibrant and the stars reminded me of work by Vincent van Gogh. I told her that I would love to hang it in my office so that I can see it everyday and look forward to the trip!
Before I knew it, I had a notice from the postal service. A package from Greece was delivered when I was away and I needed to go pick it up at the Post Office. At this point I was very excited. I love receiving mail (especially from distant lands!).
The Dilemma
When I got to the Post Office I was given the package with a sticker that read "Received Damaged: Possibly". I could hear the pieces of shattered glass clanking around inside. I was devastated at first because I thought the glass particles would damage the artwork.
Upon opening the package I saw the shattered frame but the artwork was thankfully pristine! The postal workers must've mishandled the the package during the shipping process. I immediately put the picture away in a safe place.
The Resolution
I ordered a new frame on Amazon. It arrived in just a couple days and matched the drawing beautifully. The frame was made of walnut and was a perfect accent to the art. I was very excited to bring it to work and hang it on my office wall (it was office art after all!).
Below is a picture of where it now hangs. Directly across from my desk at work. Looking me in the eye as I type this. The more I see it everyday, the more excited I get for November. STEEMFest 2 is going to be an amazing time. I hope you all consider making the trip!
Thank you so much @mariandavp for this generous gift. It is by far the coolest part of my office!
Check out more of @mariandavp's awesome content: https://steemit.com/@mariandavp
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You made a great imagery Marianda. the frame does look great on it. make a small gallery at your office. :)
I think that's going to be the plan. Begin with a small gallery at the office until it can grow into something bigger ! There are so many brilliant artists on STEEM.
I thought this was @mariandavp's office....
My office... @mariandavp's art :)
Yeah jeff we get it... we are already jealous enough. :P
Kidding. I am a big fan as well. she is a great artist and a greater friend.
Haha she sure is! Maybe someday everyone in the world will have their own piece from @mariandavp and we can all live in harmony
You guys are awesome 😘😘
You are!
That's so great!
It sure is!
She is a perfect artist!!This painting is foul of life!!👌👌👌👌
I completely agree!
That is such a beautiful piece of art she is very talented
Glad to see it was not damaged and looks so good on your wall
Thanks! She's an amazing artist. You should give her a follow if you haven't already.
I did jump on the link and follow her :)
Ι am so happy you like it!!! Thank you so much for the post!!
Like it? I LOVE it! Thank youuu so much!
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It is Van Gogh-esque. It really is stunning! Lucky you 😊
I am certainly honored to have work from such a talented STEEMian! I hope one day to have even more! Maybe create a STEEM-gallery :)
Broken glasses uh oh! But I'm glad you were able to purchase another frame for that wonderful drawing. I betcha you're special to her. <3
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