To orbit an artist is to feel drawn before you decide. It’s the pause before purchase, the pull before possession. It’s an intentional circling around someone whose work stirs something you don’t yet have language for. Orbiting isn’t passive. It’s a quiet form of study. It’s listening with your intuition before engaging with your wallet.
Why Orbiting Matters More Than Ever
In a world of quick drops, hot auctions, and fast flips, collecting can become a race. But real art—timeless art—asks for a different rhythm.
The collectors who build legacies don't chase. They orbit.
They sense the importance of understanding an artist’s internal compass: their themes, their tempo, their tenderness. Orbiting reveals this.
It shows you:
- What they return to again and again
- How they evolve over time
- Where their obsessions live
And in return, you’re rewarded with resonance.
Signs You’re Already Orbiting
You may already be orbiting and not realize it. Here’s how you’ll know:
- You’ve bookmarked more than one of their works
- You catch yourself thinking about a piece long after seeing it
- You notice recurring motifs in their work and wonder about their meaning
- You see their name and lean in
- You feel like you “almost know them,” though you’ve never met
This isn’t random—it’s magnetic. It means something in their work is calling forward something in you.
Orbiting as a Form of Respect
To orbit an artist is to say: I see you, even before I own you.
It honors the unseen labor—the sketches, the erasures, the revisions. It makes space for the why, not just the what.
Orbiting is a gift both ways. It’s not about hovering. It’s about witnessing. It says: I value the soul behind the stroke.
Final Thought / Soft Call-In:
Not every orbit leads to collection. But every collection should begin with orbit.
If something keeps pulling you back… circle slowly. Stay close. Don’t rush.
The piece you’re meant for will let you know.
Thanks for listening — Janel.
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