how to mend a broken painting

A few weeks ago one of my paintings blew off the wall. It was my favourite at the time (before I’d nailed the whole non attachment thing) and I have to admit there was some weeping.

Because of this:

Which was bigger than it looks. And then also this:

After some wailing on the phone to my teacher (who is not only a Reiki master, Tai Chi teacher and healer, but also a painter – she’s basically me but a million times better), who managed to make me get a grip and DEAL without actually saying that, I went out and bought some duct tape. (I always thought it was ‘duck’ tape, but sadly no.)

I patched up my baby, added some ‘collage elements’ to the front where the holes were, and lo! Just as good as before. Maybe even a tiny bit better.

What I love about the whole story is that had it not blown off the wall I might still not be down with the non attachment thing (kind of essential if you ever plan to sell your paintings), I learned a valuable lesson in things taking a different route than I’d planned but still turning out brilliantly, and also I now know about, and own, ducT tape. I believe that’s what they call a win win (win) situation.

5 Comments

Lesley on July 12 at 10:44 am

Hi Tara

I'm so glad you were able to rescue your gorgeous painting.
x

Lianne on July 12 at 12:52 pm

It's a good ability to know how to make the best of things. 🙂

Mrs Balfour on July 12 at 1:46 pm

The same happened to me! I tried to duct it, but used masking tape…haha the ineffectualness of it! So, I ripped the whole thing off in shreds and glued it to a wooden board – it gave it a whole new dimension, and actually fitted in really well with the theme (haunted woman). I'll do a blog post about it soon – glad you also rescued yours: it's beeyootiful. I do love your work xxx

Sherry Smyth on July 12 at 3:17 pm

so very revealing this post…that even when things look bleak, they can be changed…because it's how we look at something that makes all the difference. And what a valuable lesson you have shared with us!

{furi kuri} travels on July 13 at 10:33 am

I love this post – it is such a huge lesson and reminder in non – attachement, finding the joy in the challenge and learning to go with the flow (esp when it takes un expected turn!). These are all things I've been struggling with lately and it seems that everytime I come to your site I leave a little lighter, more inspired and filled with joy at how amazing this life is.
xx

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Lesley on July 12 at 10:44 am

Hi Tara

I'm so glad you were able to rescue your gorgeous painting.
x
Lianne on July 12 at 12:52 pm

It's a good ability to know how to make the best of things. 🙂
Mrs Balfour on July 12 at 1:46 pm

The same happened to me! I tried to duct it, but used masking tape…haha the ineffectualness of it! So, I ripped the whole thing off in shreds and glued it to a wooden board – it gave it a whole new dimension, and actually fitted in really well with the theme (haunted woman). I'll do a blog post about it soon – glad you also rescued yours: it's beeyootiful. I do love your work xxx
Sherry Smyth on July 12 at 3:17 pm

so very revealing this post…that even when things look bleak, they can be changed…because it's how we look at something that makes all the difference. And what a valuable lesson you have shared with us!
{furi kuri} travels on July 13 at 10:33 am

I love this post – it is such a huge lesson and reminder in non – attachement, finding the joy in the challenge and learning to go with the flow (esp when it takes un expected turn!). These are all things I've been struggling with lately and it seems that everytime I come to your site I leave a little lighter, more inspired and filled with joy at how amazing this life is.
xx