Comparing 2 different painting.
Good morning, Friends. I was hoping to get some feedback on two very different pieces. Reason being is that these two pieces are in a gallery for a two month exhibition. The curator felt my prices did not match the work. The first piece Seeking Balance as It Seeks Me is a tryptic (32“ x 32“ per canvas) that explores the relationship between emotion, time, and action. It has a lot of meaning for me because I painted it over five year period. During this time I was trying to find a balance of rest, due to my MS, staying active and present, in relation to time. It has been a difficult journey to figure these things out. It’s important to be active to stay healthy mind and body, but if I overdo it I could put myself in a flare. The next piece Mountains Waking Phoenix Rising. Is a smaller piece measuring 30“ x 30“. It is my signature piece for this particular show. The show is about my journey through my MS diagnosis acceptance (my life stopped over night with cognitive and physical symptoms) into a more full, richer life as a self taught artist. I was thinking the tryptic shows more technique and nuance of emotional journey because of all the layers it took to create it. The other piece doesn’t have as many layers and it’s story is pretty obvious. I🤔 think. He felt that the smaller single piece should be priced higher than the tryptic pieces. He also said that each piece of the tryptic should be available separately to purchase. He did not think that the tryptic held as much power as the single piece. I would love to get folks thoughts on this and constructive feedback on both pieces technique and emotional nuance. Thank you guys for your time. ☀🙏





I have no clue what to say about this. I only know that it pains me to yield to any one's opinion about the meaning of my work to the extent they want to interfere with that.
I think you have to figure this out.
I do love all of them and I can see the 3 paintings as a triptych.
I sure do appreciate you responding though. I don’t know about you but sometimes I have to sit with a piece before I figure out it story where it goes, etc. etc..