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Elizabeth, thank you for the applause. Oh to be a rock star...
Michelle, yes, here is how I got this commission. You will laugh! I wish I could say it was some wonderful advertising trick I had up my sleeve. Nope.
The company formed a portrait committee knowing they wanted to commission a portrait for this occasion. As I understand it each member provided a list of potential candidates whom the committee would interview. The committee member who recommended me had commissioned me about 13 years ago to do a portrait of his dog! He said he thought it was so good that I must be able to paint people but wasn't sure if I did. Too funny. It just goes to show you that seemingly insignificant things can wind their way to one's future. Who would have thought? Anyway, after reviewing portfolios and doing interviews I am grateful to have had the opportunity regardless of how I got there. Right place, right time I suppose.
I also received comments about being professional, organized (ha ha), open to working with a committee, and living up to expectations and promises. I think these things are important for clients in the corporate world. I actually enjoyed the process so much. I often miss the business world and adult conversation. Sometimes it's lonely when you work alone in a studio and commissions like this make up for that. Thanks for asking.
Alexandra, thank you! It was nice being slightly popular for an evening. I have already received 4 more oil commissions for one person which I have begun working on. I met with the client yesterday and I am really excitied! Now that's the best result of any public appearance I have ever had. It was simply a lucky week.
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