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Hi Karen...I saw got your letter..and, yes, it is nice to hear from another acrylic artist!
Thanks for the compliment on my work, and I have to agree with you on the patience it takes to do oils. But, it is something, that when I have my studio built, and have room, that I fully intend to acheive. As you can do so much more with oils, as far as blending, smoothness, softness. I have worked with acrylics for many years, and it is still hard to get the softness that I crave. It truly can only be gotten with oils! But, for now..acrylics, it is!
To become an EKJ Licensed artist entailed submitting my work for approval, and then you have to pay an advance on the royalties that they, the licensing company, will recieve. And, I must say, it is a little spendy! So, you have to be very serious and expect to make lots of sales, as they don't want to deal with someone who is just making it a hobby!
Keep painting, and get on with the oils, if you have room and can muster up the patience. The rewards will be worth it and your work will be taken more seriously, and the value will be there. Acrylics are not looked upon as a serious medium, as yet. I believe that in years to come, it will, as they are supposed to have longevity..that is, not crack or discolor, like oils. Only time will tell.
Well, I am working on a portrait commission now, of, an Idian chief...so I must get to the easel. Thanks for writting...Happy painting..Patti Jo
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