My first painting in a gallery

My first painting in a gallery

 

It was my very first art show at college.

I had never shown a painting or anything before.

I was more nervous than I thought I would be.

 

She said, “Do you mind if I don’t go? I’m not feeling that well.”

I said that I understand.

 

As the night continued, I felt more and more alone.

But I told myself “when she feels better she will come see my paintings hanging in a gallery for the first time”.

 

As the weeks went by, we had gone to the campus time and time again.

She kept telling me it was too far to walk across campus.

I said I understood.

 

Finally, one day I found a parking space that was about 100 feet from the gallery.

This is it I thought, she will see my painting hanging in the gallery.

I felt like a kid taking my parents to my first play.

 

She never got out of the car. It was too far and she was not feeling good.

She asked me if I understood. I said I would.

Reviews

[SpeedyHobbit Armstrong]

Opposites definitely attract but it can get hard, particularly when they do not understand a key component of who you are

[ron]

This is very true Cher. thank you for reading and your review.

[carol burgess romance]

That is sad and painful when the person you trust the most do not share your passion

[ron]

Yes it is Carol. But it is what it is.

[Jonas Hughes]

Damn, talk about emotional punch. Reminded me of my Ex, LOL. In all seriousness, I think the way you experiment with structure is phenomenal. Have you ever read any William S. Burroughs? If not, you should read some of his books, because you have stumbled upon a gonzo writing style. You have invoked Burroughs Thompson, and I encourage you to write longer, go farther. Push yourself. I can't wait to read you're first full shot story!

[ron]

Thank you Jonas. I am honored that you compare some of my writings to a famous writer, (in truth I don't know who William S. Burroughs) but I can only imagine that he is very good since you mentioned him. I will have to look or him, Thank you.

[Samuel Dickens]

Well, shoot. That would've made me feel pretty disappointed. Is this "she" your mother? It's really hard to understand anyone close not being supportive of your art. As this reads like a story, I'm not sure why you didn't write it as such.

[ron]

"She" was a girlfriend. It was just to short for a story, well maybe its a very very very short story.

[Samuel Dickens]

A girlfriend--now it makes more sense. I think it'd be just fine in story format.

[ron]

I might later. For now it was a way of venting I guess. I found poetry is a good way to vent...lol

[Sheila Kline]

It is sad when another cannot appreciate the talent and efforts of another, especially when it is one who is an important part of their life - or supposed to be an important part of!! I am sorry this happened to you! I am sure your artwork is worthy of being appreciated!!

Do you ever share any of your paintings, etc. in photos? If so, please post them on here - I would really like to see them!! I can't draw a straight line and always appreciate the art work of others who have talent that I do not have!! I am sure you are very talented Ron!!

[ron]

I have to see if I have any pictures of my paintings. I'm sure I do but not many, maybe one or two. And thank you Sheila.

[Sheila Kline]

That would be so nice if you did!! What medium do you use?

[ron]

I have mostly oil on canvas, ( I love making my own stretchers). I have a few water colors, a few tracings in black and white and one I added color in a few places behind it. I have maybe one stippling.

[Sheila Kline]

That's great Ron!! I admire anyone who can paint with oils......seems so difficult to me!

[ron]

Lol. I have one that's 5'x3'. It seemed to be a good size for a painting until after I made the stretcher for it...than of good lord...was it ever bigger than I thought it would be.

[Sheila Kline]

Well, for a painting bigger than life............lol

[ron]

Its an odd piece. it looks like a cave, but when you flip it upside down it looks like a valley. it just kind of came out like that. I wasn't trying to make it do that...lol

[Glen Yumang Manese]

Just somethings aren't meant to be...is what I saw in the lines of this work...no matter what you do to make the event come to life...thanks for the invite...

[TurtleClark]

I felt that freshmen year when i was in my school play my sister just kept saying the next night the next night and there were only 3 showings.....she never got to see it

[ron]

I'm sorry to hear that. I don't think they know how bad it hurts.

[Sue]

I felt the sadness in this and not being appreciated - interesting story :)

[ron]

Thank you Sue. I wish it was just a story.

[Sue]

:( sorry to hear that

[Night]

Short, but strangely sorrowful. I completely understand how you feel. Sometimes people are truly cruel, adamant creatures. I hope your friend(?) will understand all the emotions behind that single painting.

Great as usual, thanks!

[ron]

Thank you Night. She does like my paintings, its just when I showed my first painting in a gallery she didn't try and see it, and that's what really hurt.

[Night]

Ah. Well I'm glad she came around!