Pastel on suede matt board
actual size 20"X26"
artists collection
http://www.djfitzgerald.com
Almost done and the client tells me she really wants the portrait horizontal... After pulling my hair a little and screaming into a pillow, I will do it over horizontally. So this portrait is now part of my collection. I could be a stinker and just give this to her and move on. But I really want my clients to be happy... so many of my commissions are from personal referrals. I really can not afford (especially in this market) to have some one unhappy. I am going to put this aside for awhile to work on a few portraits to catch up economically and then do it over... I will also change the back ground to something else from Blowing Rock... they are known for their flower borders. I have some photos of a fence line next to a warm up area with lots of black-eyed susans. The yellow will be very pretty with Usher's dark bay coloring. This is a lesson to me to be a lot more specific with the clients and to write it down! I usually do this, but this was a spontaneous commission for a return client.... lesson learned the hard way! In over 25 years I have never had to do artist/client contracts... maybe this is a time to start.
Wow! this was amazing to see the progression from start to finish. I am an artist also (not anywhere as talented as you are!) I teach art at the high school, but my greatest creative passion is writing. I have three books in print so far and also write and direct plays.
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http://www.tracykraussexpressionexpress.com
Hi Tracy! Thank you! I am glad you found me! I don't get around to exploring other blogs as much as I would like. I will definitely check yours out!
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