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PHOTO PROMPT © Roger Bultot
How did we get to December already? I want to take a moment to thank all of you who’ve contintued with Friday Fictioneers. You’re all a gift to me.
My story below is pure non-fiction. Rarely has a patron of an art fair followed through with “I’ll definitely get back with you about a commission.” Rarely? Now that I think about…never. I really thought this one was a sure thing.
Genre: Just the Facts
Word Count: 100
HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL
She held up her iPhone with a photo of a windmill at sunset. “Have you ever painted a scene like this?”
The brilliant oranges and golds spoke to me. “Could you text it to me?”
Her face lit up. “Done. Let me know if you paint it.”
Within days, the painting was done—one of my best according to my husband. I sent a jpeg to my potential client.
“I want it.” She replied. “How much?”
She agreed to the price. I packaged it with receipt and certificate of authenticity.
A sure sale? Ha! I never heard from her again.

Not to despair. Although the original still languishes in my studio, wrapped and ready to roll, I’ve sold many prints and note cards with this picture. Nothing’s wasted. 😉
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Many of these renderings are available as a note card. CLICK HERE for my ETSY shop.