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September 4, 2007
Its awesome the amount if details in DOWNPOUR - Leonid Afremov by ~Leonidafremov. The colours are vibrant and stunning.
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Today I want to talk about something that has bothered me for years.
To be honest, I'm a fairly positive person. I love life, I love art, and I love building new projects. But there is one thing I cannot stand: injustice.
Especially when it affects artists.
Over the last thirty-six years, millions of paintings have passed through my hands. I've worked with hundreds of artists around the world. I've dealt with galleries, dealers, collectors, art consultants, online marketplaces, and just about everyone who makes money in the art business.
And the longer I stay in this industry, the more convinced I become of one simple fact:
Artists are often the most powerless people in the entire chain.
Which is strange when you think about it.
The artist creates the work.
The artist spends years learning the craft.
The artist buys the materials.
The artist takes the risks, experiments, fails, and starts over.
Yet when it's
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This is an oil painting on canvas by Leonid Afremov made using a palette knife only.
You can view and purchase this painting here - afremov.com/downpour.html?bid=…
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You can learn more about the artist here afremov.com/Leonid-Afremov-bio…
You can view and purchase this painting here - afremov.com/downpour.html?bid=…
Use 15% discount coupon - GeraSU15
You can learn more about the artist here afremov.com/Leonid-Afremov-bio…
Image size
3211x2358px 1.78 MB
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
Shutter Speed
1/500 second
Aperture
F/6.3
Focal Length
100 mm
ISO Speed
200
Date Taken
Feb 8, 2006, 10:58:20 PM
Lens
EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Sensor Size
13.4mm
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