I'm now a professional artist!

[tripperfunster]

Well, you know .. sort of.

A friend of mine was doing some fund raising for her political campain, and part of said fundraising was a dinner and art auction. I offered to donate one of my pics, and after a hearty laugh, she accepted. ('cause nothin' will help your political career faster than auctioning off pr0n based on childrens' novels, right???)

I picked because it always looked 'het' even though I hadn't intended it to be. Plus, harry's not wearing his glasses, and you can't see his scar, and Snape doesn't have his tell-tale black robes and high collar, so .... I figured what the buyer didnt' know wouldn't hurt them, right? :D

So, my friend takes the pic (which I framed quite nicely) and brings it to the dinner, and an artist friend of hers (like, a real artist, who actually draws and paints for a living) leans over to her and whispers ..."is that a GAY kiss?" teehee!

Well, my art sold for the second highest amount that night! (granted, only $60) but it went for more than the 'real' artist's pic!! And the woman who bought it still has no idea that it's harry and Snape having a snog. I think that's kind of sweet and funny. :D

Comments

[joanwilder.livejournal.com]

OH noes! Are you still gonna make nice with us amateur fan-girls, now that yer famous. Srsy, I'm glad you made some money. I think we're in trouble if they want to commission you for some art, though. You can stuff it down for a while, but the ebil blood will out!! Congrats!

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Commission? I don't think so! It's one thing to sell stuff after the fact. It's entirely another to have the expectation of greatness before I even put pencil to paper. No, that's called a JOB and thanks, but I already have on of those! ;^)

[joanwilder.livejournal.com]

You know, you're absolutely right. When it becomes a JOB, then all sorts of nasty things happen to the fun of it...one of the reasons I'll never write for a living.

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

I still think you should write a book of your experiences as a nurse! I always love when you post them. :D