I have finally gotten my 1st ever 10th item....
at least now its 5-1... phew...
1st event used 400+ gold reached 7
2nd event used 200+ gold reached 7
3rd event no gold reached 7
4th event no gold reached 8
5th event no gold reached 8
6th event 800+ gold got 10th item!!
oh, and from the 9th painting to the 10th, it took me 2 days, and 700+ gold used to get it...