Nothing to show at the moment. A lot of behind the scenes work is going on, though.
I am working on a watercolor portrait commission. A double portrait of two teens. The grandchildren of a very good friend who is giving it to the kids' parents. I'm struggling a bit because it is watercolor and I've been working mostly with oil or drawing lately. Also, the reference photos were taken with a flash and that creates different challenges. Hopefully, I'll get it finished by the end of this week.
Late last week I got an email from a past customer who would like a portrait of one of their children to go with two others (2 other children) they have from years ago. I will be starting on that one very soon!
The commissioned piece of the gentleman from Dallas is in the planning process. I have photos and the sketch to work from. Plus the client is sending photos of some different clothing and backgrounds. And we are heading there next week and I'll get more photos and sketches done. The stretcher bars have arrived and I'll be stretching the canvas soon.
Received an email yesterday from someone who is very interested in commissioning a portrait. So we've started the discussion; what would she like as far as medium, size, background, clothing. As Jennifer (my mentor) says, who is the audience? Is this for professional use? Or a family piece? etc. So this potential client will be thinking about these things and we'll work toward scheduling the work. (yippee!!!)
Got a call yesterday (a busy day) from the Odessa Art Association. They would like me to jury/judge their main show next spring!
So, tho I don't really feel like I'm doing anything differently, it really seems like the energy from the mentoring relationship is fruitful. Wow!
Photos will be forthcoming! But not today.
2 comments:
It's astounding how full, orderly and rich your career has become! It's the best news I've heard for a long time!
Wow, it sounds like you are very busy! What wonderful things you have lined up! I can't wait to see more pictures.
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