A great story, it gives even more value to the painting. I find it interesting you went abroad and found a teacher.
And the bumping into and laughing is indeed way more worth than any words could say. The click is there.
To answer your question: I don't believe I admire people greatly (except for my partner) but I did with a writer whose work fascinates me. She turned out to live in the same village, and I passed by daily for a long time without knowing.
Same for a childhood friend. Our children played together and at the time I moved we discovered that. 🤣
I love the colours and the fact you just picked any cardboard without second thoughts. The feeling you put in the painting is noticable and can be felt. BTW firva moment I thouht yiu were painting on the streets on that bench.
Hashtags try to use what describes your painting so: #artonsteemit #art #painting #andreu or #anna-andreu or #oilpainting.
You can also add at the end #steemexclusive
Thank you for sharing that little piece of your story with me and for appreciating my work. I believe you also have a talent for storytelling. Every particle of substance that surrounds us has an origin and a journey that can be told with sensitivity and art, and can move us. Ultimately, we are here as sentient beings, experiencing life through our sensations, which, in turn, condition our thoughts. It feels good to contribute our grain of sand, like "do your bit," to an open source of good feelings. As always, it's a pleasure talking with you.
If you read my account you can see what is written there so the "storytelling" is the niche
A happy weekend