Third time's a charm

Molly Sherrick Phifer · 03-23-2006, 08:29 PM

Stunning Patty! I can't get over how deftly you handle these challenges. I'm really envious.

Patricia Joyce · 03-24-2006, 10:47 AM

Thank you Heidi and Molly,
I always get so nervous when I send the commissions out to the client (this one lives in Ct). I don't know about you but by the time I am finished with a piece I question every little nuance and have no clue what response I will be getting. So the encouraging remarks here in unveilings always help me worry less!!! Am I the only artist who struggles with this? Will it get better the more commissions I do?

I just received an email from my last commission and she asked if she could post the image of her daughter on a parents email list -
Y E S, O F C O U R S E !

Elizabeth Schott · 03-24-2006, 08:31 PM

OOOOHHHH Pat! I think this is one of my favorites - I love that people still draw!

Have you tried using a silver-point yet? You have such a graceful stroke you would do wonderfully, plus they are worth more too (meaning in cost hierarchy)!

It really is beautiful, three times aye? Well it was certainly worth it!

Patricia Joyce · 03-27-2006, 11:35 AM

Thank you Elizabeth!
I have not considered silverpoint, but I always love looking at drawing done in silverpoint in museums. Maybe I will give it a whirl. You have to be really confident in each stroke, don't you? No erasing?? I might not be quite there yet, but would be fun to practice.

Elizabeth Schott · 03-27-2006, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Patricia Joyce

Thank you Elizabeth!
I have not considered silverpoint, but I always love looking at drawing done in silverpoint in museums. Maybe I will give it a whirl. You have to be really confident in each stroke, don't you? No erasing?? I might not be quite there yet, but would be fun to practice.

Try practicing with some pen and ink first, I bet you would be great at it. I haven't mustered the courage to use my silverpoint yet either.