My name’s Ted Reed. I’m an artist who paints many subjects including landscapes, both plein air and from photographs. I’ve been looking at your photography. It’s breathtaking, and you go places I could not physically go. Would you be willing to let me make paintings from any of your landscape images? Please let me know!
This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness,
Some momentary awareness comes
As an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows,
Who violently sweep your house
Empty of its furniture,
Still, treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
For some new delight.
The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
Meet them at the door laughing,
And invite them in.
Be grateful for whoever comes,
Because each has been sent
As a guide from beyond.
Hi Michael,
My name’s Ted Reed. I’m an artist who paints many subjects including landscapes, both plein air and from photographs. I’ve been looking at your photography. It’s breathtaking, and you go places I could not physically go. Would you be willing to let me make paintings from any of your landscape images? Please let me know!
Sincerely,
Ted
Ted, assuming you are an actual person making an actual request, you are welcome to paint whatever.
Hi Michael,
Thank you so much! Here’s a link to my website. Your photography is inspirational, so I’m very grateful.
Sincerely,
Ted
Lovely paintings Ted! Thank you for sharing. Happy to support an artist in whatever way I can.