A museum bought my drawing!

Apr 9, 2025 3:24 PM

Almost a year ago I shared a post about my cash register drawing that ended up going viral here and even attracting the attention of @ElbowDeepInAHorse

A bunch of you lovely people reached out to inquire about the original and I'm beyond humbled that The Fort Wayne museum has just purchased my drawing!

I'm so excited to celebrate the incredible design of this beautiful object and to bring more attention to the makers of the National Cash Register and their incredible artistry!

Thank you so much for looking!

I have other finished drawings and timelapse you can see at www.instagram.com/e.copeland

Thats incredible!

11 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

that's awesome!

11 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

@ElbowDeepInAHorse

11 months ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

Real talk...when you found out the museum was gonna buy it, did the sound this would make ever enter your head?

11 months ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Cool

11 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Hell yeah

11 months ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

A living genius. And an artistic one at that. The day is blessed!

11 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Your drawing is worth buying!

11 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

@ElbowDeepInAHorse

11 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Ooh! Thanks for the heads up, I almost missed this post!

11 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Back When things were designed with both beauty and function in mind.

11 months ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

We honestly don't make anything like this anymore. The object is breathtaking to interact with and the fact that this was an everyday object is wild to me.

11 months ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Yay! Great development!

11 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That's AMAZING

11 months ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Thank you πŸ™πŸ˜

11 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That damn good. I have an old cash register that looks almost identical, spot on.

11 months ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

They are such beautiful objects! I'm so glad to get to enjoy one

11 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Wow. Great job!

11 months ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 0

Dude fuck yeah that's impressive. Congrats on selling it too

11 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

This is what the internet is for.
This is why our villages are important for our entire lives.
That’s a badass drawing that deserves to be recognized.
Congratulations! Well earned.

11 months ago | Likes 56 Dislikes 1

Thank you! Honestly, I'm just showing how amazing the artistry is of the original designer. They're so talented.

11 months ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

And so are you. Fantastic news on the sale. Love your art, and thank you for sharing it with us.

11 months ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Beautiful. The drawing is quite good too

11 months ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

<3

11 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That’s no drawing. Wiiiiiiiiitch! Burn her!

11 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Get it, girl! Congratulations @OP!

11 months ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Thank you so much, Ellie! 😍❀️

11 months ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Beautiful work. Congratulations!

11 months ago | Likes 69 Dislikes 0

It's really very impressive. Looks wonderful. Must have taken forever!

11 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Also holy shit just checked out your other work (in other posts) and you're amazingly talented and skilled. Kudos!

11 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Thank you so much 😍

I hope you have such a wonderful day

11 months ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

I see two pieces of art 😊 In all seriousness, you're very talented, OP

11 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

LOL that's very lovely of you, thank you <3

11 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Very, very beautiful, congratulations.
How long does it take for such a drawing?

11 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

For this size it's about 2 to 3 months of drawing time

11 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

This is just stunning. I love your work so much

11 months ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Thank you so much Fox! I really appreciate that

11 months ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

How do you avoid smudging the heck out things when you're drawing? Do your hands basically end up absolutely black?

11 months ago | Likes 24 Dislikes 0

I constantly have to wash my hands. I draw standing up to ensure that the charcoal dust falls to the ground. You can't remove charcoal very well so you have to be very careful while working with the medium.

11 months ago | Likes 29 Dislikes 0

Thin plastic/silicone gloves are a no go? I'm just thinking this must fuck up your skin if you wash often

11 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Not just that the technique is hard, but doing it photorealistic, is something else... I say, MAGIC!

11 months ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

Awesome, as I watch mine, a National cash register exactly similar, I am in awe of her stunning artistry. Looking forward to your next grand piece.

11 months ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Oh you better believe I have some fun stuff coming :D

If you want to follow my instagram @e.copeland you'll see more !

11 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

W-went there right now......by golly!

11 months ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

That shot of your hand over the register really, really brings out the details! Gorgeous work!

11 months ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Thank you for noticing!

11 months ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

@OP: Painstakingly incredible, I love the medium you used as it allows for photorealism that can still be recognised as a hand-drawn piece, congrats for now your artwork is officially, museum-level quality!

11 months ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Thank you so much! I really appreciate these kind words <3

11 months ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

As we appreciate your incredible work! :^)

11 months ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I think @ElbowDeepInAHorse would love something like this

11 months ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 2

Way ahead of ya!

11 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Elbow deep in a cash register more like it!

11 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Awesome, thanks for letting me know

11 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

11 months ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

So did ellie buy it?

11 months ago | Likes 41 Dislikes 3

She bought a print of it! It was super fun making it for her

11 months ago | Likes 25 Dislikes 0

Yee! I have it up framed in my living room!

11 months ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Thats a beautiful story and I love that for both of you!

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