When Joseph stood before the first red dot that appeared on the title of one of his paintings at his first showing at a major gallery he couldn’t believe his eyes. That red dot meant that his painting had been sold, and he had dreamed about this day since he was seven. He remembered back to the vacation his family took years ago and their incredible visit to Spain. They spent a week in Barcelona where they enjoyed the luxury accommodations of one of the 5 star Barcelona hotels. While they were there they visited the Museu Picasso, Picasso Museum, and it was standing in front of the work of this Cubist master that Joseph knew he too was destined for the canvas.
Joseph was immediately impressed with the lines and colors used in Cubism and some of his early experiments and sketches were done in honor of his Picasso, his first major influence. That trip to Barcelona happened twenty years ago, but was fresh in Joseph’s mind that night. The Museum is located in the heart of the old city, and this in itself had a huge impact on the young artist. The incredible historic architecture captivated him, and ultimately became incorporated into what would become Joseph’s main subject manner. He painted cityscapes, and was fascinated with Spanish architecture. The great buildings that line Barcelona’s streets would frequently be the subject of his work.
Visiting the Picasso Museum was not the only thing his family did on that vacation, and Joseph fondly remembers the beautiful beaches and great views as well as the fabulous food. He loved the tapas, and since that summer he has always had a strong interest in appetizer as meal structure. As an adult he would frequently order two or three appetizer plates for his entrée. While he remembered back on all of these aspects of that vacation, he noticed the table of hors ‘oeuvres calling to him from across the room. This brought him back to the present and the reality that he had just sold his first painting in a real gallery. He also realized he was extremely hungry and immediately strolled over and made himself a plate of small delicacies.
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