Paying it forward
I’ve been very lucky to have sold a few prints lately, so last night, whilst looking through my activities monitor, I noticed Billyboy getting all excited about selling a framed print to an anonymous buyer, and offering to lick them all over, bark excitedly and maybe hump their leg if they owned up…..he’s such a card…...I decided that I’d be in on that….lol!
I was in halftone-mode at the time, and asked if that was the reward to anyone who bought that image….and he replied in the affirmative. Being in a good mood, I decided that the print of New York from the Empire State Building would be an excellent addition to my collection of works by Redbubble artists, since Scott and I had visited in 1998, and our view from the Empire State building had been marred by smog. Bill’s image will help us remember that fabulous trip.
Whilst I was in a buying mood, I decided it was time to buy a genuine Paul Vanzella print….my first!! Singapore Cityscape had to be the choice, since Scott and I visited there in 1981, so this would be another fantastic way to help recall our journeys.
I can’t wait to see both these images in print, I know for a fact the screen will never do justice to the prints, and no doubt we’ll all be checking them out closely for the landmarks we remember.
I’ve ordered both large prints in black frame with black mat, so looking forward to seeing them!
So thanks, to the buyers of my images, who have spurred me onto paying it forward, and buying other’s art, and thanks to Bill and Paul!!!! I’ll claim the leg hump in another life, no doubt :) Gotta love the bub.


janniev
What a wonderful way to remember your trips, and Bill will be over the moon, Mel. I have no doubt you’ll enjoy your purchases, and you havwe given Bill and Paul the best accolades an artist can be given – to have their worked purchased.
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks Jannie, I just can’t resist being carried along with the excitement that people like Bill and Paul spread amongst their watchers…..
linaji
you have amazing taste.. perhaps that is why you are so talented.. with all that heART!!
Mel Brackstone replied
Aww, you’re too kind, thanks, linaji!
Rosemary Scott
You go Mel !! it’s people like you that make RB the fantastic place that it is!
Mel Brackstone replied
Too kind Rosemary, I agree RB is a fabulous place though!
Elana Bailey
Mel, what goes around always comes around. How nice of you to buy 2 such fabulous prints. I bet that they are both pleased with you…it also makes you feel good inside too, doesn’t it? Cheers Elana.
Mel Brackstone replied
It does indeed make me feel good, Elana, thanks!
simonesphotos
You’re a good soul Mel! Congrats on the sales and the purchases :))
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks Simone!
Karen Cougan
and now you are in for a good licking…........lucky you
xkc
Mel Brackstone replied
Lucky me!
Melinda Kerr
I want you to know you are under no obligation to hump my leg even though I bought one of your prints. I have a border collie for that sorta thing…
Mel Brackstone replied
So glad to hear it, the other Mel! I sent off the image to the Sold Group but it’s still waiting for approval….Thanks again for your purchase!
Melinda Kerr
It’s arrived by the way – today. Looks awesome. I’ll get a shot of it at some time. So I can pass it off as my own…oh…ah…I…I…mean so I can post it here…;)
Mel Brackstone replied
heh….good on you :)
billyboy
Mel… I am SO clamped onto yer leg and somehow, amazingly, I`m managing to lick yer face at the same time. Hope nothing leaves a stain…
Now where did that border collie go to…
XXXOOO!!!
Mel Brackstone replied
LOL!!! Thanks Bill, I’m really looking forward to seeing this print :)
Tom Gomez
You have exquisite taste Mel, superb choices …
Heather Rivet...
well done Mel
Wendi Donaldson
She’s sweet, smart, sensitive, supportive & sexy!!!.... and has sophisticated taste!! I like your style Mel!!!!!