There’s been such a flurry of activity lately that even though this work of art was completed all the way back in February, I didn’t get the video done until fairly recently. It’s a really cool little piece that has garnered accolades from someone big in the art world!

Ashley Longshore is considered to be THE pop art diva. Referred to as “Andrea Warhol,” the New Orleans painter has been featured in publications such as Forbes, Elle, Vogue, the Huffington Post, the New York Post and many others. Her clients include film, television, sports and rock stars. She has accomplished all of this without having gallery representation. Rather, she sells her work mainly via social media, especially using Instagram.

How do I fit in? Back in January Ashley posted on Instagram asking for people to send her valentines. I thought this might be a fun way to possibly connect with someone who works with the world of art marketing in the same way I am also pursuing it. I created her a folding metal card that opens up into a real rolling ball sculpture! I had no idea if she would pay attention to it at all, if I’d even get a reply, but it seemed like I might have a fair chance, as I was doubting anyone else would send her something remotely similar.

I sent it off and sort of forgot about it in the rush of other projects, but a few days after Valentine’s Day I got a comment on my Instagram from Ashely herself! The full comments are in the video, but, in part, she said, “omg!!!!!! This card is the COOLEST card on the planet!!!!!! I LOVE it! I will have it forever! u r awesome!!!!” That’s not quite an exact quote. I actually left out a lot more exclamation points!

I am so grateful for Ashley’s comments! And there are more! Below you can check out the video for the sculpture that is loved by one of the biggest names in pop art!