I was browsing through artwork on eBay yesterday, looking for something to fill the hole left above my couch when my framed print of Elvis playing poker with dogs fell off its nail and landed on my unprotected head, not only tearing the painting but also interrupting an otherwise excellent evening of Animal Planet. While browsing, I came upon artwork auctions for an artist named Koopa. These are beautiful, abstract creations in which thoughtful colors swirl in lazy arcs that draw the eye and calm the spirit. I had to have one. I placed a bid.
While waiting to see if my bid would win, I visited Koopa's Web site. It was there that I learned that Koopa, in addition to being a brilliant artist, was also a turtle. I don't know how I missed that on the eBay listing. I e-mailed Koopa, hoping for some assistance with my own artistic endeavors and was well rewarded. It turns out that Koopa is currently completing his 500th painting and has sold pieces to discerning collectors in every one of the United States with the exception of North Dakota. I've only sold blog entries to people in four states. So there's a turtle out there that's not only more talented than me, but also more successful.
It's all quite humbling and it leaves me with this question: why are they so behind the times in North Dakota?
1 comments:
I was searching for a quote on art when I ran across your blog about Koopla. Very funny! Not sure what is up with North Dakota, but I have ran across some art that could have benefited from some help from a reptile.
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