Here is my latest Signore Greve titled "Musical Note". I had planned to put the musical instrument onto the back of Greve's bike. Artistically it just wasn't working so I removed the instrument and added the instrument case. At first I was frustrated that I couldn't make my mental image translate to canvas. But later as I looked at it drying on my studio wall I decided I was glad for the mishap. I think Signore Greve has a bit of mystery to him which is part of his appeal. Being his creator I know what instrument he plays but what does the viewer think? I think that is part of the fun in art, seeing the obvious and also imagining the unseen.
I sold a Greve painting to a wonderful patron of mine who gave it as a gift to his 80 something mother who lives out of state. He sat in the mornings of his visit drinking coffee and looking at the painting hung in the kitchen. As the mornings went by he saw little nuances he hadn't noticed before. On his return home I received an e-mail from him asking me about the little details he noticed. I hope all my art buyers find more and more to enjoy about my paintings as it becomes a fixture in their daily lives.
I hope "Musical Note" makes people wonder what instrument Greve plays. Does Celli howl along? What does your imagination say?
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I think he plays the french horn :)
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