Simulgasp at the unveiling

Alexandra Tyng · 08-26-2005, 09:38 AM

Congratulations, Lisa! I'm so glad the audience responded enthusiastically. It sounds like a very successful event, and I hope you get other commissions out of it. Don't forget to follow up on possible contacts.

Alex

Lisa Ober · 08-27-2005, 08:05 PM

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.

Lacey Lewis · 08-27-2005, 08:49 PM

Congrats to you, Lisa! I was looking on in the thread where you were finishing the painting, and I've been excited watching this thread also. I can just imagine what you mean about being popular for a day! I can tell that this has been a big success for you and I wish you many more.

Terri Ficenec · 08-28-2005, 01:22 AM

Congratulations Lisa!

Sounds like a great success and what a wonderful outcome for you! Well deserved

Jean Kelly · 08-28-2005, 05:38 PM

Lisa, I've really enjoyed following this thread. I'm so proud of you, even though I have no reason to be. You did all the work, all I did was watch.

Jean

Lisa Ober · 08-29-2005, 04:37 PM

Lacey, thanks for the compliment and for watching the thread. I'm glad you liked it. I normally shy away from anyone seeing my work in process. This time I am so glad I posted because I got some great help.

Terri, thank you! I think it turned out as nicely as I could have hoped. It was really fun.

Jean, you are so sweet. Thank you for keeping an eye on me. I feel like a happy little baby bird. I'm under good care.

Jimmie Arroyo · 08-29-2005, 10:33 PM

Well deserved congratulations.

Although the finish is fantastic and it would be hard to notice, I was actually relieved when you were struggling with this in the earlier stages. lol. I thought "whew, she does have problems like many of us and this one must have taken more than two hours!!!"

Very happy to hear about the great news!