It finally has happened. The saddest experience I've had in my trash picking career. Episode 63. Follow me on instagram @paperandmoose #garbagepicking #lost #landfill
Your disappointment is absolutely understandable, Renée, because this guy was a very talented hobbyist painter. What a waste of artwork throwing all these things to the landfill ! On the other hand, we just don´t know what happened within this family. The behaviour of some family members is sometimes more than weird....Greets from GER, U.
I'm disappointed for you Renée. The artist in Heaven, I believe, can see what you've experienced and how it touched you my girl. You're a gem, and I for one, am glad you've been led to value the beauty all around us.🤗
Renee, best thing to do about all this is to have a tea and a piece of fudge (if there's any left) and think about treasures yet to be found. There are better days ahead!
It's possible the artist was a horrible toxic abusive person that caused a tremendous amount of trauma. That was the case of my grandfather and family burned his items.
YES! That is exactly what I said before I read your post! People who didn’t have these evil people in their lives have no idea of the pain that those memories cause. I am 61 and I still can’t get over it. I would give anything to get over it but I can’t so I sympathize with this lady who trashed those memories. This RUclips trash picker is a wonderful person and I love her channel and her honesty!
Goodness I can't believe that she wouldn't be grateful that you appreciated all that lovely art work! My dad passed years ago and I would never throw anything of his in the trash
My mom also painted in her later life and I would never throw any of her work out. It's a reminder of the amazing person she was and it would be emotional yes to see her art somewhere but mostly I would be honoured that someone would like it enough to display somewhere.
Maybe her father was horrible to her, and she wanted to erase all memory of him. That would be totaly understandable. We do not know her motives, so we should not judge....
Renee, How sad is this? Saving something from the landfill is the ultimate in recycling. Saving someone's art talent for the world to enjoy - - - - priceless!
That was a tough situation. I love the sleigh picture, at least what I could see, and would have saved that myself. It's unfortunate that this person couldn't see that their fathers paintings could bring so much joy to others. Emotions aside, it doesn't make a lot of sense to me. My grandmother threw away everything that was old and saved the things she acquired later in life. So we picked through modern dishes and well worn Tupperware and blankets. All of the old pictures, quilts, dishes etc. were thrown out in a dry creek bed in a rocky field and buried. Some of it had belonged to our great grandparents. It's all in how a person sees an item and their interpretation of it's value. I do hope they contact you but it seems unlikely there will be any more of his paintings based on her concerns. And, for what it's worth, you can't save everything although I can imagine how bad this made you feel.
What a dignified young woman you are. Your reaction is understandable but you saved what you could. The person who painted them would have been delighted you came by. A legacy in three paintings - still valued.
I have seen this before in my own family. It is about privacy. My dad destroyed every single video of our family before he went into care. He didnt want the videos going just anywhere. I stole the photo albums before he got to them.
I would have called someone else and told them to dash over and the grab the bins and drive off. It's crazy. Sometimes I think the family members are the worst people to understand an artist.
Perhaps he was an unpleasant, or even a abusive man. Tossing his cherished art and NOT allowing others to enjoy it is a terrible revenge. Just a thought. Peace Renee.
Sweet Renee’, your heart is too good for this world! 💜 you absolutely cannot figure out DUMB people in this world!! I say dumb because… I’ve been an artist all my life… my sweet mama was an artist… I’d love nothing but for our art to be “out in the world “ God Bless You!
It just makes no sense! It is so sad. How could it mean so much to them if they would prefer it go to the dump than loved an cherished by someone else... Thank goodness you rescued that beautiful horse and carriage painting. Not to mention the gorgeous frames!
Renee, surprisingly, I kinda get it. We artists can be a sentimental lot. Some of my paintings sell quickly before I get a chance to sit with them very long. For example, perhaps I finish a piece and a week later take it to an art show, and it sells. That usually doesn't bother me too much. But if I end up bringing the piece home and putting it in my studio, I start to form a deeper relationship with it. We occupy the same space. It becomes one of the family. Artists often speak of their works as their children and it's tough to see them leave the house and go out into the world. What if they end up in the house of a smoker and over the years that sticky yellow sap-like nicotine begins coating the piece. It won't be able to breathe. What if it hangs on a wall in a house where horrible things happen? That we anthropomorphize a piece of art isn't really unusual although it does sound pretty peculiar as I write this. We don't always discover someone's motivation behind their actions. It may be something as petty as not letting someone else end up with something of value, or it may seem to them as though they are releasing something very personal to an unknown stranger. People are strange. I hate seeing the heartache in your eyes, but I can very nearly promise you that there is someone in your future who will see and appreciate your eagerness to tote off their valued possessions because you can see the beauty and value, both monetary and intrinsic, in them. They will be forever grateful for that wonderful young woman who gave their treasured items another life.
Thank you for the kind words! Though I didn’t understand this person’s reasoning, I knew it must be connected to something deeper (whether grief or memories). I’m glad that they did let me keep the 3 pieces.
@@SprucedandGussied , thank you very much. As for my artwork? There are possibly some random shots of it at local shows here on the old internet, but I don't know right off where to tell you to look. I sell my artwork at a very small art museum here in the Midwest. They have a local artist section and I make good use of it.
Oh my goodness you are so kind. Look, you are sure taken this hard. The father might have been the worse father in the world. Not everybody gets great parents like you. Who knows what happened, maybe she needs a friend to help her. Go back see how she’s doing, take her something to eat and let her know you care and you didn’t mean to upset her (although she upset you) what’s the worse thing that can happen? She’s not going to call the cops. You have great communication skills. All you can do is try or just move forward and take has a learning experience. Love you and your videos😘❤️
I have another perspective, this kept me from continuing extreme emotional struggles when I had to empty my parents’ house after my mom passed away. I got rid of about 85% of their stuff. They had a *lot*of various collections. They had antiqued my entire life. I sat on the floor sobbing my eyes out holding on to my mom’s old stand up mixer. It was really, really hard. I donated some, sold some, shared some with family, but kept their entire antique oak bedroom set, which I still love and will never part with. I donated the most emotionally meaningful things that I just didn’t have room for, to specific charities my parents loved. Which brings me to this…I have a wonderful representation of precious items that bring me joy. But I literally threw away a lot that couldn’t be donated. If I let go of a painting, I didn’t let go of any precious memory of my dad painting it. That resides within me always. Had I kept everything, I’d be a hoarder. We are empty nesters and do not need more stuff. I’m trying to be more minimalist. I hope that gives you another insight. By the way, I loved my parents dearly and I miss them every day ♥️ Be well!
It would be lovely if they maybe could have donated the items to a charity that would display them, here we frequently have art displayed in the libraries as well or even some of the smaller schools. The person was truly talented. i get your point, my sister had the task of going through all the items in the house and it was really difficult.
If you throw something in the trash…it’s gone. How interesting that these people wouldn’t want to pass it along or donate it for others to enjoy. It’s heartbreaking.
Speaking from experience..it is difficult to dispose of, pass on, donate, or sell items from a loved one. I agree- better to donate items rather than putting them in the trash. As far as it being 10 years ago that this gentleman passed it may seem like yesterday to the family. You of course are right..we don't know each person's experience. I have donated so many of my husband's belongings and it's been 7 years since his death. I still continue to sort thru things and decide what to do with them because my mind is clearer now. I enjoy finding people or organizations that can use his video and photography equipment. (Vocational School, High School Photography Class etc.) Just some examples for others who might have items to donate rather than the usual routes.
That's is crazy ! They 'so' didn't want their fathers art out in the world. Yet it was fine it was treated as trash. SMH. My elderly neighbor died years ago. He was a picky old curmudgeon neighbor. But we grew fond of each other. After he died his son came n got what he wanted and had the realtor dumpster trash the rest. I rescued a couple of items. Nothing really to resell but to keep as a memory of a longtime neighbor. I thought of how he wanted his things just so. I Looked at the trash pile . And felt tears running down my face. Realizing this is and will be the fate of many of our loved possessions.
How very sad, I'm sorry you had to go through that. You were so eloquent in the way you handled it. The carriage painting is perfect for displaying at Christmas time. Thank you again for the package. I picked it up yesterday. I'm going to surprise the boys by sticking them in their stockings. Fabulous packing job by the way 😀
That has to be an oxymoron. Sentimental value and throw in the trash.. rhe paintings looked beautiful.. get Taco to go early in the morning and get them.. 😋
The art work was in the trash because they didn’t want it, pretty simple Once they saw you picking it and how excited you were they got to thinking they must be worth something $ and you scared them off of putting anything more out. Makes me think of the outsider artist Henry Darger, hospital janitor who lived by himself and wrote these books, scrolls actually, which he illustrated mostly with young girls and mean soldiers. One had 15,000 pages! Shortly before he died in 1973 he was put in the hospital and his work tossed in the trash. Luckily his landlord saw it and saved it Today one of the most important outside artist with a single painting selling for over $700,000 I used to sort of date a woman that had one of his paintings, like most of his work was done on both sides of the paper so she had it in frame that could be turned around. I was pretty excited when I saw it.
I would have offered to buy them but I think it is really strange they would rather see them in the trash. It makes me think something was wrong in the relationship between the two of them. I'm glad you saved the three you could.
Sometimes you just have to shake your head and continue on, or the sense of sadness and futility will overwelm you. At least you saved some, you can cherish that. I think the saddest dump picks I've done, are the ones where it's obvious they just dumped everything. No regard for value or sentiment, just threw it all away. I rescued one lady's life, I have to say her son tried. He had sales, people in, but it got to the point he couldn't do it anymore. His mother was an Artist, capital A. In the 50's, she designed and did art work for Gibson cards, and other companies. There were originals, and printed finished pieces, those quirky fun cards from that time. In the late 60's, she was an instructor at Oregon State. Sadly, in her later years, she hoarded. Art supplies, magazines about art, things to make art. The boxes of stuff I brought home, you wouldn't believe. My little closet artist heart was giddy with delight. Yet saddened by what was lost, because I'm sure I missed some (FOMO, big time). It truly is heartbreaking to see people's live thrown away, but be glad you saved even a small part. His art will be remembered. Be sure to write the information on a card and put it on the back, so it isn't lost. Happy holidays, dear lady, keep rescuing!!
Shame because they came across one of the most respectful trashpicker, i am the same as you I love art and anything that a person took time to create with their own hands, minds and soul are so precious and are becoming rare, it is a legacy to the person and humanity as well. But I get her point, I can only guess as you said that maybe there is a backstory to it. For example, I had items thrown away once which I could have resold or passed on and they were super pricey but the memory of these items would have been so traumatic I did not want anyone else to get any bad luck from them. You also don't know what time, effort, money or other treasured items were sacrificed for those paintings in comparison to other important family things. i love the winter painting as well it is truly beautiful.
Great point.. ive heard a lot of thrifters/trash pickers say they sage items before bringing them into their home because of the bad auras that could be connected to them.
I really can't wrap my head around that at all. My late father was an artist/cartoonist. I kept all of his paintings & cartoon work. Some I had framed and they hang in my home. Some are stored away. Those people should have been happy to have their father's artwork "out there." Doesn't make any sense at all. They even invited you to come back...???
You’re right - we don’t the history that went into this woman’s decision to see this as the solution she chose for her father’s belongings. It is sad though. Some families have deep dysfunction. Sometimes it is just grief.
I have often ask the same question. Why is this thrown away, discarded or destroyed? We'll never know the answers to all the whys. But the one thing I can say is, you have saved hundreds of items from the landfills! This is a great accomplishment and you need to be proud of that! Don't even waste time trying to understand how others think. You just waste minutes of your life you can't get back. You are fantastic at what you do and great enjoyment is given to a lot of us with your videos. Thank you! Please be careful and stay safe! ❤
Renne thank you for being able to save some of the artwork this person has done. its taken time and dedication to do this beautiful work. i have done some beautiful quilts and albums which i would hate to see in the trash when i pass. Family have no idea how much has gone into what crafters create. let alone the cost. i have a quilt that cost me a few housand dollars to make and its imposssible to ever sell, no one could possibly appreciate the hours of work and embroidery that went into it. i have many other quilts that i made, i look at the beautiful work i did and cant believe they were done by me. i can only hope that where ever they end up, they get appreciated by someone like you.
No different than family photos being sold at an estate sale. Everyone deals with things differently! Some just want to move on and not deal with it! Don't let it get you down! Just the fact that you showed respect and appreciation for the artwork is enough!
Some people are just plain strange and you can't exain it no matter how hard you try. The painting with the horse is gorgeous and you will respect it and the others. I would feel sad as well...very sad.
I had an infant daughter that passed away 28 years ago and I couldn't stand the thought of seeing another baby with her clothes on in my town, so when I donated them,I asked for them to be sent to another town's Salvation Army and they happily agreed to do so. I also didn't want her things thrown in the trash and was glad I did it the way I did.
That made me feel sick to my stomach. Painting or any art of any kind takes so much blood sweat and tears out of an artist and to see those thrown away is an insult to his memory. They had 10 years (I think that was what you said) to come to that decision? I will never understand people as long as I live 😔
Even though this was a very sad moment and one that makes it very hard to comprehend the thoughts of others just remember all of the other treasures and memories that you have saved and been able to share with us through your videos. Your passion is shared by myself and many others and we are very thankful for all that you share with us. Thank you.
What an incredible act of disrespect - and frankly selfishness - on their part. To not honor their father, to not value original (and good) artwork....just mind-boggling. I saved a departed friend's artwork that her relatives would have just tossed in the dumpster, and gave it to her daughter later when she could better appreciate it. I also have an art collection from a little known artist that I've been trying to get a museum interested in, but will likely have to take matters into my own hands and turn it into a digital collection at least before it disintegrates further. I also have my own artwork, but no one to leave anything to....sigh.
Can't judge. Maybe Dad was an a-hole and it gives daughter some satisfaction that something he treasured is now in the trash. "There ya go dad! F you!"
@@carlacowling1789 I also thought that maybe that is the problem. That his daughter thought he was an A hole. Your comment made me laugh. It is sad to throw it away if someone wants it though. Thanks for the laugh, I needed that and agree that could very well be the reason.
That is a very sad trash picking day. As someone who has drawn and painted for over twenty years I would hope that my children wouldn't just throw all that in the trash (In fact, I'm going to tell them they better not throw that stuff away LOL). I haven't lost a parent yet, but I couldn't image even parting with those types of things. For me, they are family treasures.
I have had a similar experience. A dear painting friend of mine recently died. She had loved all the paintings she had achieved as she improved her skills. All of her work she had beautifully framed. She entered them in local art shows and often won ribbons. Unfortunately, her son thought they were worth thousands. At least he figured out the frames were worth something. Anyway, it broke my heart to hear that there was a big dumpster set up in her yard and her artwork was strewn all around it in the dirt and mud! So, since I am now in her age bracket I am inviting family or friends to choose any of my creations and give them a new home. I M must say that your determination to make a living from your trash picking seems to be a great success story, but I think you would make a deliightful kindergarten teacher!
Oh, Renee, my heart is breaking for you. We are both sentimental souls. I’ve had so many thoughts about why this may have happened, and other viewers have covered many of those reasons. But a personal episode came to mind that may shed some light. A few years ago my father threw away all of our home movies from the 1950s-1980 and his and my moms high school yearbooks (they became sweethearts junior year and were married 71 years). Luckily, my brother and I rescued everything from the trash cans just as the trucks were coming down the street on trash day! In hindsight, I now realize that he was in the early stage of dementia which caused some poor decision making on his part. Perhaps dementia or other mental illness resulted in what you witnessed. We will never know, and even if we did it’s not really for us to understand. Keep doing what you are doing, and being your sweet self; many of us have fallen in love with you just the way you are.
Same experience with my dad who was on the decline with dementia. I had to be sure to go over to his house the night before trash being set out, glove up, and go through everything as mail and other important items were being randomly discarded.
That is sad but you did save three of them and that first one is beautiful love it 🥰. They are people out there are like that believe me when my dad passed away 9 years ago my mother threw all of my dad’s belongings in the trash no one could have it I was upset but I got over it and it was good stuff. But I’m glad you got three of the paintings thank you. ☃️🎄🎅🏻
Had a snobby family member that would trash expensive curtains when remodeling because of the same reasoning. Didn't want "her" stuff "out" there. So odd.
You had me tearing up just watching & listening to the story. Makes you wonder if their memories are bad vs good. Glad you got the painting. It's beautiful 😍
When I was moving out of my home to a senior apartment complex I was forced to get rid of a lot. Talk about heartbreak, my dad was an incredible photographer and took portraits and family pictures of us from when we were babies till he died. I am the oldest and so when my mom moved out our family home I took most of them. She wouldn’t have any room for them. I shared with siblings, grandchildren and even some friends. I had all of his enlargements going up the stairs on the wall. Every Christmas card and picture of each of us that he enlarged in his darkroom. I was told I couldn’t take them all because I was moving into 700 sq. ft. with no storage. I needed my families help to move and so I reluctantly did let them take some. Some I knew that would keep, some my unsentimental brothers would get rid of when I didn’t see them do it. I kept more then I could and they are either hung or 100s of them are in boxes under my living room couch. Kids these days, even older ones in their 20s and up don’t hang onto things. They throw out what we would recycle or keep. They aren’t as materialistic or sentimental as those of us who grew up after the war or heard about the depression from their parents and grandparents. I’m sad that some of those are gone forever but I can’t control others feelings or what they do with their things or family things. So enjoy what you were able to save as I do and hopefully plan on what will happen to your stuff when you no longer can care for it. It’s just what happens when households are broken up and people can’t keep or see the value of keeping some beautiful old things from different generations. and thanks for caring and doing what you can to save stuff from the landfills. That’s one of my dads pictures in the circle picture of 6 of us as children that my dad took for a Christmas card.
Omg Rene I can't believe this! How sad. If my dad had painted beautiful art like that I'd be keeping it all and touching it remembering him through his hands. This is a sad story. I don't understand why they had to throw them to be gone for ever. I'm just glad you've managed to save some of his work x
OMG Renee I can see how upset you’re saying they’re sentimental but putting them in the trash makes me wander what my children will do with all my artwork?? At least you tried don’t get to sad they might regret being mean not just to you but their father,chin up buttercup just keep smiling that beautiful smile xx❤️🙏🏻🇬🇧
That family could donate a picture or two to the local historical society. I had several paintings from my mother's best friend. I donated one to Slippery Rock Heritage Society - the friend was from the same community and was an award-winning artist. (local level). The society was happy to have it!
That's ridiculous Renee. As you said "She'd rather them go in the trash than be saved". I hope her dad wasn't watching from above!! My aunt threw away lots of pictures and things of my father's family after her husband - our uncle died. The majority of the family were killed in the concentration camps, so it hurt us so much.
Beautiful young lady… u r 100% right! Any body who had a a good relationship with someone would want to spread that beautiful art work with the world. Sometimes the memories aren’t good ones and that is why they are in the trash. I can testify to this fact. Your right… sometimes the memories are so PAINFUL that they just don’t want to EVER chance seeing them somewhere else.
A neighbour of mine passed away several years ago. His wife lived alone in the house for 20 years. I used to help her out by plowing when it snowed. When she died, her bridesmaids and nephews threw what they couldn't sell. I picked a latch hook artwork that he had done as a momento. I remember him showing me that piece while he was working on it. I felt just like you did. It breaks your heart.
Sometimes, the trauma of the history of that family they just want any evidence of that person to disappear. Even if the person was a good artist, maybe the past was just too much for the decendents and the garbage was the most anonymous place for the remnants of this persons life could go.
I think you’re right, some people want things and memories gone, never to be seen again because the memory is too painful to have to revisit again. I used to be that way, but I realize the sentimental and monitory value plus keeping things out of the landfill is so much more important. Almost everything has a use, a second or third life. Thank you for your videos. You have opened my eyes to some things I’ve never thought of. ♥️♥️♥️
Such a difficult position to be in but at least you were able to chat a bit and be allowed to take some paintings . At least you saved some stuff. And humans are funny creatures - who knows why people do so many things.
Everyone has a different out look on what could be done with their belongs when they pass. I have one son and don't want him stuck with a bunch of stuff he doesn't need or want. I told him he could keep or sell my jewelry or other expensive items, give it to his girlfriend or cousins, but keep sentimental things such as photos and such for his own children. He knows his father and I are not materialistic and don't expect him to keep anything he doesn't want, but everyone is different.
My heart goes out to you on this day with the sad and unfortunate event that happened. A few years before my mum couldn't paint any more due to her degenerative disease she painted like crazy. Made lots of art work and held an art gallery / showing for the family. She had said that she wanted everyone to have something to remember her by. It was a very heartwarming day and I would never just throw away my moms artwork. And now that she's not with us anymore I cherish and treasure her artwork more than ever. And for me it would be amazing to see an original painting of my mom's hung in someone else's home. It would be an honour. Maybe the family kept some for themselves but maybe at least let you take them and find lovely things to do with them. You keep being you Renee and saving all these treasures. And only let anyone tell you to pronounce words differently. It's where you're from and who you are. Pronunciation is different all over the world. All the best and be safe.
Sister you have a heart of gold!❤She, mother, toss my dad's paintings and his other art work of his, but I saw them and grabbed them. Now mother has not wanted to see me in for 20+ years. I am just like my Dad, and very proud of it., she was done with him so I must remind her of dad....I just saw more of your kind heart and it is beautiful. I am just an old lady so what do I know....👍
Oh that is really sad that they would rather throw them away than let someone take them and appreciate the beauty of the art. Don't they realize that trash on the curb is fair game to trash pickers. You at least try to save the beauty that you found.
Having experienced 3 family deaths over the last decade, there comes a point where you are overwhelmed by the combination of memories and just the sheer volume of stuff accumulated by multiple families. You end up with a huge amount of things that are just stacked in garages and buildings. You sell what you can to people who you hope will appreciate it and then you start tossing things in the trash. It takes some time to be able to separate yourself from the thought of this being someone , and realizing it is just things. We tried to give and sell what we could over the years and through time are slowly moving to that place. I hope as we begin our transition that there are people like you who come by and get it to move it along to where it needs to be. I firmly believe that important things have a destiny , just as all people do. Sorry this is so long,but I never tried to put this down in words before.
I am in my late thirties and I am an artist. I have dozens and dozens of works of art no one has bought. I joke I have a closet gallery. It happens. Art gets thrown out when you have lots of it. My creativity never stops so keep creating and I understand much of it will be thrown out. That is reality. I am happy you saved some but know from an artist, I know that everything I create will be destroyed someday. My legacy is not defined by WHAT I created, my legacy is THAT I created.
Wow, that's really sad. Such a waste. I had a dear friend ask me once why I collected old photos. She was stymied why I would want them if I didn't know who the people were. Maybe your person couldn't see why anyone else would be interested. Thank goodness there are people like you who do appreciate the things that people once thought about and created.
I know how you feel...I have, in my estate sale days, seen whole family histories in the trash! I missed one sale where a collection of vintage Victrolas/records, and related items went into a dumpster!! A friend of mine bought a couple of phonographs...he gave the relatives my number...never heard from those people, later another estate sale friend informed me of the ultimate end of the balance of the items. Very sad!
Yes, sad. But as an artist this is exactly what will happen to my paintings when I pass because I have no children. The sleigh painting looks like one I’ve seen before, so I am thinking the artist did at least some copy work???? It seems like Courier and Ives might be his style? Not sure.
So sad! I loved the carriage painting. They could of had a showing of their fathers work at library or Vet. lodge where others could see his gifts. Grief is terrible feeling but the initial shock of it goes away and they're going to regret destroying all of that beautiful artwork. Their father obviously did not want it destroyed or he'd done it himself. Art is LIFE need as much variety put back into the World as possible.
People are so interesting! They don’t mind putting it in the landfill, but don’t want you to sell it so someone might enjoy! You have a very sweet heart and soul, Renee…. I wonder what their motive was
Wow...Working with people is messy. Glad you are respecting their strange wishes but have hopefully left the door open to rescue more treasures in the future. Praying she does eventually call you back. ❤️
Really interesting video, Renee. Thanks for caring i understand your sadness. Everyone is different and like you said maybe you don't know the back story. I agree its sad the artwork wont bring joy to others.
Renee, this is so SAD and makes NO Sense at all! You are such a sweet, caring person! You did the right thing! There is NO way to figure out why some people do these insane things! Most places when items are put out the curb, they are there for anyone to take! I would have felt the exact way that you did!! I would have been very sad and very hurt! But tomorrow is another day to pick trash and most all the times it doesn't turn out like this!!! Thank Goodness !!!
ive seen a similar situation with adirondack guide boats that would be worth 20 thousand a piece instead of giving them away they burned all 10 of them. the money didnt mean anything to them. extremely rich
My father passed away 2018. All I have left of him is what was suppose to be his wedding ring and my memories. I wear his ring everyday on my necklace for fear of it being stolen or lost. We can't speak for their though process in tossing out the artwork but grief does make us do some unimaginable things. Hopefully you and that person has peace of mind and spirit.
Lynne here. Hi Rene, sometimes there are no answers …….. it’s hard to accept but your video might prompt someone to not throw something out, and to share it with the world. We don’t know the mindset of the person who was purging, they have a story like we all do. Keep doing what you are doing and spread the love. You’re awesome.
Getting your info is just a non-confrentational way of getting rid of you. You go away with hopes, and for them you just go away ! Love them baby blues of yours !
It’s really sad that people are heartless like that and don’t want to love their father’s memory I know I’ve had different situations like that in my life where family members don’t care about other family members or any thing sentimental it’s really sad 😞
Your disappointment is absolutely understandable, Renée, because this guy was a very talented hobbyist painter. What a waste of artwork throwing all these things to the landfill ! On the other hand, we just don´t know what happened within this family. The behaviour of some family members is sometimes more than weird....Greets from GER, U.
I'm disappointed for you Renée. The artist in Heaven, I believe, can see what you've experienced and how it touched you my girl. You're a gem, and I for one, am glad you've been led to value the beauty all around us.🤗
Renee, best thing to do about all this is to have a tea and a piece of fudge (if there's any left) and think about treasures yet to be found. There are better days ahead!
Yup, fudge and tea sounds good to me. I hope she still has some left.
Oh I’m having a nice big cup of tea & a slice of fudge for sure!
@@PaperandMoose Tea and fudge sound like the perfect combination! I'm going to make myself a cup right now minus the fudge.
Awesome advice Ontario Picker.
It's possible the artist was a horrible toxic abusive person that caused a tremendous amount of trauma. That was the case of my grandfather and family burned his items.
I'm thinking you must be right. Something's not right.
That was my 1st thought.
YES! That is exactly what I said before I read your post! People who didn’t have these evil people in their lives have no idea of the pain that those memories cause. I am 61 and I still can’t get over it. I would give anything to get over it but I can’t so I sympathize with this lady who trashed those memories. This RUclips trash picker is a wonderful person and I love her channel and her honesty!
This is exactly my thoughts and it is therapeutic to trash his belongings
Perhaps the memories the artwork evokes are not happy memories, and they don’t want to accidentally come across them unawares.
Goodness I can't believe that she wouldn't be grateful that you appreciated all that lovely art work! My dad passed years ago and I would never throw anything of his in the trash
My mom also painted in her later life and I would never throw any of her work out. It's a reminder of the amazing person she was and it would be emotional yes to see her art somewhere but mostly I would be honoured that someone would like it enough to display somewhere.
I THINK THAT WAS AWFUL, SO DISRESPECTFUL TO HER FATHER,I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THOSE PAINTING'S.
@@eileenpritchard9154 that's how I felt when my mom passed. Like my dad wanted to just wipe her existence away.
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Maybe her father was horrible to her, and she wanted to erase all memory of him. That would be totaly understandable. We do not know her motives, so we should not judge....
Most people can never understand tragic back stories if they have not walked in their shoes. Thank you for being a graceful RUclipsr.
Renee, How sad is this? Saving something from the landfill is the ultimate in recycling. Saving someone's art talent for the world to enjoy - - - - priceless!
I agree with you COMPLETELY.
Don't be sad, there is no figuring people out sometimes.
That was a tough situation. I love the sleigh picture, at least what I could see, and would have saved that myself. It's unfortunate that this person couldn't see that their fathers paintings could bring so much joy to others. Emotions aside, it doesn't make a lot of sense to me. My grandmother threw away everything that was old and saved the things she acquired later in life. So we picked through modern dishes and well worn Tupperware and blankets. All of the old pictures, quilts, dishes etc. were thrown out in a dry creek bed in a rocky field and buried. Some of it had belonged to our great grandparents. It's all in how a person sees an item and their interpretation of it's value. I do hope they contact you but it seems unlikely there will be any more of his paintings based on her concerns. And, for what it's worth, you can't save everything although I can imagine how bad this made you feel.
What a dignified young woman you are. Your reaction is understandable but you saved what you could. The person who painted them would have been delighted you came by. A legacy in three paintings - still valued.
ABSOLUTELY.
So true
I have seen this before in my own family. It is about privacy. My dad destroyed every single video of our family before he went into care. He didnt want the videos going just anywhere. I stole the photo albums before he got to them.
So glad you did.
I would have called someone else and told them to dash over and the grab the bins and drive off. It's crazy. Sometimes I think the family members are the worst people to understand an artist.
Perhaps he was an unpleasant, or even a abusive man. Tossing his cherished art and NOT allowing others to enjoy it is a terrible revenge. Just a thought. Peace Renee.
Yes. This.
Unbelievable. Thank you for your strong ethics.
I’m with you - WHY throw them out??? SHARE THEM, for goodness sake!
That encounter was maddening….you handled it with your usual grace, Renee.
Sweet Renee’, your heart is too good for this world! 💜 you absolutely cannot figure out DUMB people in this world!! I say dumb because… I’ve been an artist all my life… my sweet mama was an artist… I’d love nothing but for our art to be “out in the world “ God Bless You!
If they didn’t want their father’s work out there, then they should have burned it. You did your best!
It just makes no sense! It is so sad. How could it mean so much to them if they would prefer it go to the dump than loved an cherished by someone else... Thank goodness you rescued that beautiful horse and carriage painting. Not to mention the gorgeous frames!
Renee, surprisingly, I kinda get it. We artists can be a sentimental lot. Some of my paintings sell quickly before I get a chance to sit with them very long. For example, perhaps I finish a piece and a week later take it to an art show, and it sells. That usually doesn't bother me too much. But if I end up bringing the piece home and putting it in my studio, I start to form a deeper relationship with it. We occupy the same space. It becomes one of the family. Artists often speak of their works as their children and it's tough to see them leave the house and go out into the world. What if they end up in the house of a smoker and over the years that sticky yellow sap-like nicotine begins coating the piece. It won't be able to breathe. What if it hangs on a wall in a house where horrible things happen? That we anthropomorphize a piece of art isn't really unusual although it does sound pretty peculiar as I write this. We don't always discover someone's motivation behind their actions. It may be something as petty as not letting someone else end up with something of value, or it may seem to them as though they are releasing something very personal to an unknown stranger. People are strange. I hate seeing the heartache in your eyes, but I can very nearly promise you that there is someone in your future who will see and appreciate your eagerness to tote off their valued possessions because you can see the beauty and value, both monetary and intrinsic, in them. They will be forever grateful for that wonderful young woman who gave their treasured items another life.
Well said! 👍
Thank you for explaining this - it makes a lot of sense.
So eloquently stated and made a lot of sense. Where can we see your artwork?
Thank you for the kind words! Though I didn’t understand this person’s reasoning, I knew it must be connected to something deeper (whether grief or memories). I’m glad that they did let me keep the 3 pieces.
@@SprucedandGussied , thank you very much. As for my artwork? There are possibly some random shots of it at local shows here on the old internet, but I don't know right off where to tell you to look. I sell my artwork at a very small art museum here in the Midwest. They have a local artist section and I make good use of it.
Oh my goodness you are so kind. Look, you are sure taken this hard. The father might have been the worse father in the world. Not everybody gets great parents like you. Who knows what happened, maybe she needs a friend to help her. Go back see how she’s doing, take her something to eat and let her know you care and you didn’t mean to upset her (although she upset you) what’s the worse thing that can happen? She’s not going to call the cops. You have great communication skills. All you can do is try or just move forward and take has a learning experience. Love you and your videos😘❤️
I have another perspective, this kept me from continuing extreme emotional struggles when I had to empty my parents’ house after my mom passed away. I got rid of about 85% of their stuff. They had a *lot*of various collections. They had antiqued my entire life. I sat on the floor sobbing my eyes out holding on to my mom’s old stand up mixer. It was really, really hard.
I donated some, sold some, shared some with family, but kept their entire antique oak bedroom set, which I still love and will never part with. I donated the most emotionally meaningful things that I just didn’t have room for, to specific charities my parents loved.
Which brings me to this…I have a wonderful representation of precious items that bring me joy. But I literally threw away a lot that couldn’t be donated. If I let go of a painting, I didn’t let go of any precious memory of my dad painting it. That resides within me always. Had I kept everything, I’d be a hoarder. We are empty nesters and do not need more stuff. I’m trying to be more minimalist.
I hope that gives you another insight. By the way, I loved my parents dearly and I miss them every day ♥️
Be well!
It would be lovely if they maybe could have donated the items to a charity that would display them, here we frequently have art displayed in the libraries as well or even some of the smaller schools. The person was truly talented. i get your point, my sister had the task of going through all the items in the house and it was really difficult.
If you throw something in the trash…it’s gone. How interesting that these people wouldn’t want to pass it along or donate it for others to enjoy. It’s heartbreaking.
I love the horse and carriage painting, so perfect for Christmas & winter decorating.
You got a beautiful Heart.
Speaking from experience..it is difficult to dispose of, pass on, donate, or sell items from a loved one. I agree- better to donate items rather than putting them in the trash. As far as it being 10 years ago that this gentleman passed it may seem like yesterday to the family. You of course are right..we don't know each person's experience. I have donated so many of my husband's belongings and it's been 7 years since his death. I still continue to sort thru things and decide what to do with them because my mind is clearer now. I enjoy finding people or organizations that can use his video and photography equipment. (Vocational School, High School Photography Class etc.) Just some examples for others who might have items to donate rather than the usual routes.
Thank you for saving the paintings! They look beautiful!!!
That's is crazy ! They 'so' didn't want their fathers art out in the world. Yet it was fine it was treated as trash. SMH.
My elderly neighbor died years ago. He was a picky old curmudgeon neighbor. But we grew fond of each other. After he died his son came n got what he wanted and had the realtor dumpster trash the rest. I rescued a couple of items. Nothing really to resell but to keep as a memory of a longtime neighbor. I thought of how he wanted his things just so. I Looked at the trash pile . And felt tears running down my face. Realizing this is and will be the fate of many of our loved possessions.
How very sad, I'm sorry you had to go through that. You were so eloquent in the way you handled it. The carriage painting is perfect for displaying at Christmas time.
Thank you again for the package. I picked it up yesterday. I'm going to surprise the boys by sticking them in their stockings. Fabulous packing job by the way 😀
That has to be an oxymoron. Sentimental value and throw in the trash.. rhe paintings looked beautiful.. get Taco to go early in the morning and get them.. 😋
The art work was in the trash because they didn’t want it, pretty simple
Once they saw you picking it and how excited you were they got to thinking they must be worth something $ and you scared them off of putting anything more out.
Makes me think of the outsider artist Henry Darger, hospital janitor who lived by himself and wrote these books, scrolls actually, which he illustrated mostly with young girls and mean soldiers. One had 15,000 pages!
Shortly before he died in 1973 he was put in the hospital and his work tossed in the trash. Luckily his landlord saw it and saved it
Today one of the most important outside artist with a single painting selling for over $700,000
I used to sort of date a woman that had one of his paintings, like most of his work was done on both sides of the paper so she had it in frame that could be turned around.
I was pretty excited when I saw it.
You should've sent Taco Stacks over there after dark for another round of art collecting. Just kidding.
I would have offered to buy them but I think it is really strange they would rather see them in the trash. It makes me think something was wrong in the relationship between the two of them. I'm glad you saved the three you could.
Sometimes you just have to shake your head and continue on, or the sense of sadness and futility will overwelm you. At least you saved some, you can cherish that.
I think the saddest dump picks I've done, are the ones where it's obvious they just dumped everything. No regard for value or sentiment, just threw it all away. I rescued one lady's life, I have to say her son tried. He had sales, people in, but it got to the point he couldn't do it anymore. His mother was an Artist, capital A. In the 50's, she designed and did art work for Gibson cards, and other companies. There were originals, and printed finished pieces, those quirky fun cards from that time. In the late 60's, she was an instructor at Oregon State. Sadly, in her later years, she hoarded. Art supplies, magazines about art, things to make art. The boxes of stuff I brought home, you wouldn't believe. My little closet artist heart was giddy with delight. Yet saddened by what was lost, because I'm sure I missed some (FOMO, big time). It truly is heartbreaking to see people's live thrown away, but be glad you saved even a small part. His art will be remembered. Be sure to write the information on a card and put it on the back, so it isn't lost.
Happy holidays, dear lady, keep rescuing!!
People are strange - Jim Morrison 1967.
He said it best, all those years ago. 👍💯
I will never in my wildest dreams understand someone who would do such a callus thing
Shame because they came across one of the most respectful trashpicker, i am the same as you I love art and anything that a person took time to create with their own hands, minds and soul are so precious and are becoming rare, it is a legacy to the person and humanity as well. But I get her point, I can only guess as you said that maybe there is a backstory to it. For example, I had items thrown away once which I could have resold or passed on and they were super pricey but the memory of these items would have been so traumatic I did not want anyone else to get any bad luck from them. You also don't know what time, effort, money or other treasured items were sacrificed for those paintings in comparison to other important family things. i love the winter painting as well it is truly beautiful.
Great point.. ive heard a lot of thrifters/trash pickers say they sage items before bringing them into their home because of the bad auras that could be connected to them.
You have a heart of gold.I wish it was more kind hearted people like you! Keep doing what you do best!
Watching this again a year later, and it's one of your finest heartfelt videos ever! 😢
I really can't wrap my head around that at all. My late father was an artist/cartoonist. I kept all of his paintings & cartoon work. Some I had framed and they hang in my home. Some are stored away. Those people should have been happy to have their father's artwork "out there." Doesn't make any sense at all. They even invited you to come back...???
You’re right - we don’t the history that went into this woman’s decision to see this as the solution she chose for her father’s belongings. It is sad though. Some families have deep dysfunction. Sometimes it is just grief.
I have often ask the same question. Why is this thrown away, discarded or destroyed? We'll never know the answers to all the whys. But the one thing I can say is, you have saved hundreds of items from the landfills! This is a great accomplishment and you need to be proud of that! Don't even waste time trying to understand how others think. You just waste minutes of your life you can't get back. You are fantastic at what you do and great enjoyment is given to a lot of us with your videos. Thank you! Please be careful and stay safe! ❤
Renne thank you for being able to save some of the artwork this person has done. its taken time and dedication to do this beautiful work. i have done some beautiful quilts and albums which i would hate to see in the trash when i pass. Family have no idea how much has gone into what crafters create. let alone the cost. i have a quilt that cost me a few housand dollars to make and its imposssible to ever sell, no one could possibly appreciate the hours of work and embroidery that went into it. i have many other quilts that i made, i look at the beautiful work i did and cant believe they were done by me. i can only hope that where ever they end up, they get appreciated by someone like you.
No different than family photos being sold at an estate sale. Everyone deals with things differently! Some just want to move on and not deal with it! Don't let it get you down! Just the fact that you showed respect and appreciation for the artwork is enough!
That's very sad. So happy you saved a few.
Some people are just plain strange and you can't exain it no matter how hard you try. The painting with the horse is gorgeous and you will respect it and the others. I would feel sad as well...very sad.
I had an infant daughter that passed away 28 years ago and I couldn't stand the thought of seeing another baby with her clothes on in my town, so when I donated them,I asked for them to be sent to another town's Salvation Army and they happily agreed to do so. I also didn't want her things thrown in the trash and was glad I did it the way I did.
So sorry for your terrible loss. My heart broke to read your comment. Take care of yourself dear one.
@@jannydots3870 Thank you so much.
That made me feel sick to my stomach. Painting or any art of any kind takes so much blood sweat and tears out of an artist and to see those thrown away is an insult to his memory. They had 10 years (I think that was what you said) to come to that decision? I will never understand people as long as I live 😔
Even though this was a very sad moment and one that makes it very hard to comprehend the thoughts of others just remember all of the other treasures and memories that you have saved and been able to share with us through your videos. Your passion is shared by myself and many others and we are very thankful for all that you share with us. Thank you.
What an incredible act of disrespect - and frankly selfishness - on their part. To not honor their father, to not value original (and good) artwork....just mind-boggling. I saved a departed friend's artwork that her relatives would have just tossed in the dumpster, and gave it to her daughter later when she could better appreciate it. I also have an art collection from a little known artist that I've been trying to get a museum interested in, but will likely have to take matters into my own hands and turn it into a digital collection at least before it disintegrates further. I also have my own artwork, but no one to leave anything to....sigh.
Can't judge. Maybe Dad was an a-hole and it gives daughter some satisfaction that something he treasured is now in the trash. "There ya go dad! F you!"
@@carlacowling1789 I also thought that maybe that is the problem. That his daughter thought he was an A hole. Your comment made me laugh. It is sad to throw it away if someone wants it though. Thanks for the laugh, I needed that and agree that could very well be the reason.
It doesn't even make sense to me why would someone do that
It’s really their business it is a family’s business but it is sad and too bad they caught you lol
That is a very sad trash picking day. As someone who has drawn and painted for over twenty years I would hope that my children wouldn't just throw all that in the trash (In fact, I'm going to tell them they better not throw that stuff away LOL). I haven't lost a parent yet, but I couldn't image even parting with those types of things. For me, they are family treasures.
I still have all my mother in laws personal items , she passed away 13 yrs ago I WOULDN'T dream of throwing them in the bin,GOD BLESS THAT LADY'S DAD.
Oh Renee, heartbreaking it was. No logic to it at all. 💔😭. At least you saved 3 paintings though. ❤🐨
I have had a similar experience. A dear painting friend of mine recently died. She had loved all the paintings she had achieved as she improved her skills. All of her work she had beautifully framed. She entered them in local art shows and often won ribbons. Unfortunately, her son thought they were worth thousands. At least he figured out the frames were worth something. Anyway, it broke my heart to hear that there was a big dumpster set up in her yard and her artwork was strewn all around it in the dirt and mud! So, since I am now in her age bracket I am inviting family or friends to choose any of my creations and give them a new home. I M
must say that your determination to make a living from your trash picking seems to be a great success story, but I think you would make a deliightful kindergarten teacher!
Oh, Renee, my heart is breaking for you. We are both sentimental souls. I’ve had so many thoughts about why this may have happened, and other viewers have covered many of those reasons. But a personal episode came to mind that may shed some light. A few years ago my father threw away all of our home movies from the 1950s-1980 and his and my moms high school yearbooks (they became sweethearts junior year and were married 71 years). Luckily, my brother and I rescued everything from the trash cans just as the trucks were coming down the street on trash day! In hindsight, I now realize that he was in the early stage of dementia which caused some poor decision making on his part. Perhaps dementia or other mental illness resulted in what you witnessed. We will never know, and even if we did it’s not really for us to understand. Keep doing what you are doing, and being your sweet self; many of us have fallen in love with you just the way you are.
Same experience with my dad who was on the decline with dementia. I had to be sure to go over to his house the night before trash being set out, glove up, and go through everything as mail and other important items were being randomly discarded.
you know...hurt people, hurt people (and sometimes stuff i guess)
I just wonder what the father would think of his paintings being in the trash. Would he feel respected?
So sad you were very respectful of her feelings. Thank you for sharing.
That is sad but you did save three of them and that first one is beautiful love it 🥰. They are people out there are like that believe me when my dad passed away 9 years ago my mother threw all of my dad’s belongings in the trash no one could have it I was upset but I got over it and it was good stuff. But I’m glad you got three of the paintings thank you. ☃️🎄🎅🏻
Please don't let it get you down. You've done what you could to help and that's all that you can do.
So very sad that she wasn't happy about you taking the paintings. I would've loved to see the rest!!
I admire your integrity. This was very sad.
Had a snobby family member that would trash expensive curtains when remodeling because of the same reasoning. Didn't want "her" stuff "out" there. So odd.
You had me tearing up just watching & listening to the story. Makes you wonder if their memories are bad vs good. Glad you got the painting. It's beautiful 😍
Thank you for sharing your insights and sensitivity. Sorry it was a difficult situation all the way around. Hoping for happier picking to come….
When I was moving out of my home to a senior apartment complex I was forced to get rid of a lot. Talk about heartbreak, my dad was an incredible photographer and took portraits and family pictures of us from when we were babies till he died. I am the oldest and so when my mom moved out our family home I took most of them. She wouldn’t have any room for them. I shared with siblings, grandchildren and even some friends. I had all of his enlargements going up the stairs on the wall. Every Christmas card and picture of each of us that he enlarged in his darkroom. I was told I couldn’t take them all because I was moving into 700 sq. ft. with no storage. I needed my families help to move and so I reluctantly did let them take some. Some I knew that would keep, some my unsentimental brothers would get rid of when I didn’t see them do it. I kept more then I could and they are either hung or 100s of them are in boxes under my living room couch. Kids these days, even older ones in their 20s and up don’t hang onto things. They throw out what we would recycle or keep. They aren’t as materialistic or sentimental as those of us who grew up after the war or heard about the depression from their parents and grandparents. I’m sad that some of those are gone forever but I can’t control others feelings or what they do with their things or family things. So enjoy what you were able to save as I do and hopefully plan on what will happen to your stuff when you no longer can care for it. It’s just what happens when households are broken up and people can’t keep or see the value of keeping some beautiful old things from different generations. and thanks for caring and doing what you can to save stuff from the landfills. That’s one of my dads pictures in the circle picture of 6 of us as children that my dad took for a Christmas card.
Omg Rene I can't believe this! How sad. If my dad had painted beautiful art like that I'd be keeping it all and touching it remembering him through his hands. This is a sad story. I don't understand why they had to throw them to be gone for ever. I'm just glad you've managed to save some of his work x
OMG Renee I can see how upset you’re saying they’re sentimental but putting them in the trash makes me wander what my children will do with all my artwork?? At least you tried don’t get to sad they might regret being mean not just to you but their father,chin up buttercup just keep smiling that beautiful smile xx❤️🙏🏻🇬🇧
That family could donate a picture or two to the local historical society. I had several paintings from my mother's best friend. I donated one to Slippery Rock Heritage Society - the friend was from the same community and was an award-winning artist. (local level). The society was happy to have it!
That's ridiculous Renee. As you said "She'd rather them go in the trash than be saved". I hope her dad wasn't watching from above!! My aunt threw away lots of pictures and things of my father's family after her husband - our uncle died. The majority of the family were killed in the concentration camps, so it hurt us so much.
Beautiful young lady… u r 100% right! Any body who had a a good relationship with someone would want to spread that beautiful art work with the world. Sometimes the memories aren’t good ones and that is why they are in the trash. I can testify to this fact. Your right… sometimes the memories are so PAINFUL that they just don’t want to EVER chance seeing them somewhere else.
A neighbour of mine passed away several years ago. His wife lived alone in the house for 20 years. I used to help her out by plowing when it snowed. When she died, her bridesmaids and nephews threw what they couldn't sell. I picked a latch hook artwork that he had done as a momento. I remember him showing me that piece while he was working on it. I felt just like you did. It breaks your heart.
Sometimes, the trauma of the history of that family they just want any evidence of that person to disappear. Even if the person was a good artist, maybe the past was just too much for the decendents and the garbage was the most anonymous place for the remnants of this persons life could go.
I think you’re right, some people want things and memories gone, never to be seen again because the memory is too painful to have to revisit again. I used to be that way, but I realize the sentimental and monitory value plus keeping things out of the landfill is so much more important. Almost everything has a use, a second or third life.
Thank you for your videos. You have opened my eyes to some things I’ve never thought of. ♥️♥️♥️
Such a difficult position to be in but at least you were able to chat a bit and be allowed to take some paintings . At least you saved some stuff. And humans are funny creatures - who knows why people do so many things.
So so sorry that this happen to you beautiful art work glad u got a few of the paintings
Everyone has a different out look on what could be done with their belongs when they pass. I have one son and don't want him stuck with a bunch of stuff he doesn't need or want. I told him he could keep or sell my jewelry or other expensive items, give it to his girlfriend or cousins, but keep sentimental things such as photos and such for his own children. He knows his father and I are not materialistic and don't expect him to keep anything he doesn't want, but everyone is different.
My heart goes out to you on this day with the sad and unfortunate event that happened. A few years before my mum couldn't paint any more due to her degenerative disease she painted like crazy. Made lots of art work and held an art gallery / showing for the family. She had said that she wanted everyone to have something to remember her by. It was a very heartwarming day and I would never just throw away my moms artwork. And now that she's not with us anymore I cherish and treasure her artwork more than ever. And for me it would be amazing to see an original painting of my mom's hung in someone else's home. It would be an honour.
Maybe the family kept some for themselves but maybe at least let you take them and find lovely things to do with them. You keep being you Renee and saving all these treasures. And only let anyone tell you to pronounce words differently. It's where you're from and who you are. Pronunciation is different all over the world. All the best and be safe.
Sister you have a heart of gold!❤She, mother, toss my dad's paintings and his other art work of his, but I saw them and grabbed them. Now mother has not wanted to see me in for 20+ years. I am just like my Dad, and very proud of it., she was done with him so I must remind her of dad....I just saw more of your kind heart and it is beautiful. I am just an old lady so what do I know....👍
Oh that is really sad that they would rather throw them away than let someone take them and appreciate the beauty of the art. Don't they realize that trash on the curb is fair game to trash pickers. You at least try to save the beauty that you found.
People heal differently. With them it was personal and private and hurtful. Sending a hug for you.
Glad you are a sentimental caring person. Feel better. Hugs.
You bring up good points about those of us who create. A life time's worth in the trash. That could be my estate. Thanks for bringing it up.
Having experienced 3 family deaths over the last decade, there comes a point where you are overwhelmed by the combination of memories and just the sheer volume of stuff accumulated by multiple families. You end up with a huge amount of things that are just stacked in garages and buildings. You sell what you can to people who you hope will appreciate it and then you start tossing things in the trash. It takes some time to be able to separate yourself from the thought of this being someone , and realizing it is just things. We tried to give and sell what we could over the years and through time are slowly moving to that place. I hope as we begin our transition that there are people like you who come by and get it to move it along to where it needs to be. I firmly believe that important things have a destiny , just as all people do. Sorry this is so long,but I never tried to put this down in words before.
I am in my late thirties and I am an artist. I have dozens and dozens of works of art no one has bought. I joke I have a closet gallery. It happens. Art gets thrown out when you have lots of it. My creativity never stops so keep creating and I understand much of it will be thrown out. That is reality. I am happy you saved some but know from an artist, I know that everything I create will be destroyed someday. My legacy is not defined by WHAT I created, my legacy is THAT I created.
Wow, that's really sad. Such a waste. I had a dear friend ask me once why I collected old photos. She was stymied why I would want them if I didn't know who the people were. Maybe your person couldn't see why anyone else would be interested. Thank goodness there are people like you who do appreciate the things that people once thought about and created.
I know how you feel...I have, in my estate sale days, seen whole family histories in the trash! I missed one sale where a collection of vintage Victrolas/records, and related items went into a dumpster!! A friend of mine bought a couple of phonographs...he gave the relatives my number...never heard from those people, later another estate sale friend informed me of the ultimate end of the balance of the items. Very sad!
Yes, sad. But as an artist this is exactly what will happen to my paintings when I pass because I have no children. The sleigh painting looks like one I’ve seen before, so I am thinking the artist did at least some copy work???? It seems like Courier and Ives might be his style? Not sure.
So sad! I loved the carriage painting. They could of had a showing of their fathers work at library or Vet. lodge where others could see his gifts. Grief is terrible feeling but the initial shock of it goes away and they're going to regret destroying all of that beautiful artwork. Their father obviously did not want it destroyed or he'd done it himself. Art is LIFE need as much variety put back into the World as possible.
People are so interesting! They don’t mind putting it in the landfill, but don’t want you to sell it so someone might enjoy! You have a very sweet heart and soul, Renee…. I wonder what their motive was
Wow...Working with people is messy. Glad you are respecting their strange wishes but have hopefully left the door open to rescue more treasures in the future. Praying she does eventually call you back. ❤️
Really interesting video, Renee. Thanks for caring i understand your sadness. Everyone is different and like you said maybe you don't know the back story. I agree its sad the artwork wont bring joy to others.
Renee, this is so SAD and makes NO Sense at all! You are such a sweet, caring person! You did the right thing! There is NO way to figure out why some people do these insane things! Most places when items are put out the curb, they are there for anyone to take! I would have felt the exact way that you did!! I would have been very sad and very hurt! But tomorrow is another day to pick trash and most all the times it doesn't turn out like this!!! Thank Goodness !!!
That horse and carriage painting is absolutely beautiful!
The frames are antique as well.
Would look perfect over a fireplace!
Paper and Moose Taco has a fireplace. Just sayin
This is a haunting story. You handled it well.
ive seen a similar situation with adirondack guide boats that would be worth 20 thousand a piece instead of giving them away they burned all 10 of them. the money didnt mean anything to them. extremely rich
thank you Rene. beautiful video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
My father passed away 2018. All I have left of him is what was suppose to be his wedding ring and my memories. I wear his ring everyday on my necklace for fear of it being stolen or lost.
We can't speak for their though process in tossing out the artwork but grief does make us do some unimaginable things. Hopefully you and that person has peace of mind and spirit.
Lynne here. Hi Rene, sometimes there are no answers …….. it’s hard to accept but your video might prompt someone to not throw something out, and to share it with the world. We don’t know the mindset of the person who was purging, they have a story like we all do. Keep doing what you are doing and spread the love. You’re awesome.
Getting your info is just a non-confrentational way of getting rid of you. You go away with hopes, and for them you just go away ! Love them baby blues of yours !
It’s really sad that people are heartless like that and don’t want to love their father’s memory I know I’ve had different situations like that in my life where family members don’t care about other family members or any thing sentimental it’s really sad 😞
The frame alone!!!! Oh my😍