GIFTS FOR THOSE WHO HAVE EVERYTHING

I made a brand new pal and I really like him very a lot. He’s superior. I’ve been eager to get him a present for some time. The factor is, he has all the things. And I’ve been working circles in my head, attempting to think about one thing to provide him that doesn’t value an arm and a leg however continues to be unique sufficient that nobody else on the planet has it.

I did consider portray him a brooch initially – once we weren’t shut pals. However portray a bespoke brooch requires intimate information of the individual. Who’re they? What do they like? What does their life seem like? And so on.

GETTING TO KNOW SOMEONE

Then, in January, I obtained to spend some little or no alone-time with him and obtained to know him higher. I spent one other 3-4 months eager about our conversations and all of the issues he advised me. And eventually, someday, after actually making notes in regards to the concepts and ideas swimming round in my head, I obtained it.

CUSTOM PAINTING THEM A BROOCH

The idea itself is a bit summary, and the portray is much more summary. I used to be and nonetheless am going via a part of portray Impressionist Brooches, and Monet and Van Gogh are replete with Poppy Fields. The brooch is named “Afeem”. “Afeem” means “opium”. Opium is derived from the Poppy flower. That seems like a really literal rationalization however the inspiration has so many layers to it that that rationalization was reserved for the word I wrote to Siddharth together with the brooch. There are a number of etymological roots of the phrase and historic affiliation with Opium that match somewhat nicely with who Siddharth is.

GETTING A PHOTOGRAPH OF THEM WEARING SAID BROOCH

I visited him once more in July and at last obtained images of him carrying the brooch. Ugh. I adore it that he wore it on a white kurta. He wore it a number of instances and most instances we had been too busy having conversations that I at all times forgot to get {a photograph}.

TECHNICALITIES

The brooch is painted with acrylics on a 2.5 inch diameter wooden base. It has a magnet clasp on the again – in order to not destroy the silks that Siddharth wears. The brooch was additionally accompanied by a Certificates of Authenticity, which is a characteristic with all my work. In case Siddharth didn’t just like the visible attraction of the piece, he may present it ahead with provenance. ( I firmly consider that when I’ve gifted one thing to another person, it’s not mine and they’re welcome to do with it as they please. )

Glad I obtained a number of good images of Siddharth carrying the brooch! Yay!

I really like you Sid. See you quickly!

A number of the impressionist brooches which can be that can be purchased on my on-line store :

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Thanks for studying and permitting me to show-off my work and my pal. Keep secure!