oil/stretched canvas
2'x3'
This was a commissioned painting. The client
wanted a view of the Susquehanna River that was different than the one from her
condo window[ seen in the upper left]. I took several photos from both sides and
up and down the river. I emailed her all of the digital images [ hooray for
technology]. She chose this vista in a populated area. She wanted a lot of the
river in the painting- bridges, her condo, but not too many of the other buildings-nor did she want any trees in the foreground. I convinced
her that some foreground trees were necessary to keep the river from "running off the
canvas."
I kept her posted as I continued to paint, and actually closed the gaps a bit more in the foreground after I took this picture. It is a nerve-racking time--worrying and hoping a client will like the painting.
She and her husband stopped by this weekend. They liked it-paid for it-PHEW-on to my next one.
7 comments:
It turned out really well, Cecelia. And, I agree- I find commissions to be stressful.
OF COURSE the clients liked it! You did a great job of creating the distance - pushing the condo back. It looks great!
I always try to keep the customer updated on the progress when I do a commission. It helps to avoid major changes at the end, and also gets them more excited as they see the painting evolve. Email is great and saves many trips.
I think you did a fantastic job on this, Cecelia - really has beautiful distance and exquisite color. And the SIZE! Kudos!!!
You did a great job with this! Love it!
Wonderful Cecelia!
Wow, the distance and the breezy sky atmosphere make this a very beautiful painting indeed!
Thank you all-so encouraging--so helpful!
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