Robie Benve Art

You know the feeling when something worth celebrating has happened in your life? That's how I felt when Marcia Evans from Marcia Evans Gallery texted me that my painting Evening Promenade had sold in 24 hours! Yee-haw! I've been working with Marcia for a few months now, I brought over a few paintings, then picked them up, brought a few more. This is the first time that something of mine actually sells through the gallery, and it feels great! As an artist, but I think most people would relate to this, it is very hard for me to promote my own work to a potential buyer. It's much easier to say great things about someone else's work, but mine? I feel too involved to "talk it up". I could sell other people's work much easier. When it comes to talking to visitors at my booth or my studio, I end up talking about all kind of stuff, more or less personal, but not much about the paintings. Travel, Italy - where I come from - food, weather, and even politics...

"Winter Reflections" 9"x12" Oil on Board Available Cold and snow have been our constant companions this winter. I don't like freezing temperatures, my extremities can't handle cold, but I have to admit that snow has its beauty. There is something magic and calming about a snow covered landscape. Besides making me want to drink hot coffee and cuddle, winter inspires me to reflect on life changes, phases, and stages. Under the white icy layer there is still life, dormant perhaps, but ready to revive and flourish as soon as temperatures allow it. I can't wait for spring: walks at the park, gardening, biking, soccer game cheering, and much more. The long, cold wait makes those spring buds and blooms even more precious.

"Golden Days" 12"x12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Oil on Board SOLD Landscape painting started on location last fall, and finally finished the details in the new year. I really like the warmth of this one. :) It depicts a part of the Whetstone Park, here in Columbus, OH. It's always a pleasure painting there.Lots of people come there to walk: either solo, with their families, or with their dogs. I got to meet some neat people.