Start with a Line, Hidden Paintings from Known Artists, Solo Exhibition and more
Curiosities about Art
Start with a Line
The variety of possibilities all begins with a single line.
Every masterpiece starts with a simple act—an artist daring to put paint on canvas. In a world that often rushes by, take a moment to pause & breathe.
Embrace the principles of atomic habits, infusing your artistic journey with small steps that lead to growth.
Remember that every stroke, every color, and every creation has the potential to reveal something profound—both within you and the world around you. Give yourself the space to create & to fail miserably.
Spend some time today reflecting on how far you’ve already come rather than concentrating on how far you still have to go.
3 Hidden Paintings from Famous Artists
Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh painted The State Lottery in 1882. This artwork shows people waiting outside the lottery office, hinting that they might have spent all their little money hoping to win.
The individuals in the painting look tired and defeated, creating a mood of sadness instead of excitement.
Frida Kahlo
In the painting My Dress Hangs There done in 1933, Frida Kahlo shows an empty Tehuana dress, a traditional Mexican garment, hanging on a clothesline in a dry, industrial landscape. The background features factories with smokestacks and a stadium. These images represent American consumerism, capitalism, and how industrialization affects Mexican culture.
Grant Wood
The painting The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere by Grant Wood shows American patriot Paul Revere during his famous midnight ride on April 18, 1775.
The scene captures the urgency of his ride to warn the colonists about the approaching British troops. This artwork was inspired by the poem “Paul Revere’s Ride,” written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in 1860.
Solo Exhibition
Over the summer, I decided to have a solo exhibition after 4 years of constant painting.
My fiancé was ready to launch his first book, and I was eager to share my artwork with the world. So, we decided to organize a hybrid event. We chose the location very carefully: we wanted to attract both locals and tourists.
Where else could we host this event but in our city, Braşov? Right next to The Black Church. The Black Church is the most visited church in Romania, so it was a no-brainer to choose this gallery since visitors had to get their tickets there.
The first few days, nothing happened. I was a little disappointed. After a week, I told Vizi that I would never paint again. It wasn’t about the profit, but if I couldn’t sell anything in one of the most visited galleries, it meant people didn’t like my art, right?
Exactly the next day, not even exaggerating, a guy from Germany came into the gallery without saying a word and bought my biggest painting. This was exhilarating. People actually liked my art. I might have a chance.
Then it started. Another person came to buy, and then another. During the day of the vernissage, I sold six more. Now I have sold ten paintings. Of course, it was also a success for Vizi since he sold all his books.
Looking back, I know now that the only failure would have been to stop. Art, like life, rewards those who keep showing up. In the end, faith—in your work and in yourself—is what makes the difference.
Peace in Nature
Of course, I cannot end this newsletter without showing you what I’m currently working on. Peace in Nature is an artwork that I wanted to give its own moment. The painting captures a soft, warm sky that blends into the fields, bathed in the gentle light of a setting sun. The horizon line is almost blurred, creating a transition between earth and sky.
I created this piece to remind myself—and others—of the stillness and peace that can be found when we immerse ourselves in nature. In a world that moves so fast, this painting reflects the quiet moments when we slow down and let the simplicity of nature surround us.
Click here to see it on SaatchiArt.
Your Daily Inspiration
“I’ve been absolutely terrified every moment of my life—and I’ve never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted to do.” — Georgia O’Keeffe
“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” — Vincent van Gogh