I cannot wait to see this finished and the piece in the pool is amazing!
Dealing with clients is always interesting. Holding what you have as your style and also understanding some of the basics of design and artisitic rules, but also letting the client have their voice. In big pieces like this I am sure it is even more important to let the client have a voice because it is, in a way, their piece too. And I think a smart artists, such as you, sees that and walks the line of diplomacy well.
When I ran a flower shop and wedding business I used to love to have the consulatations with the brides and plan out their day. It was fun to get from them and idea of what their style was, when they didn't even know, and then suggest things from your own wheelhouse that would suit them.
These type of collaberations always make art better, I feel. However, as I am more like to hide away, I don't get these interactions as much anymore, but that is a good thing sometimes!
I love these posts from your studio!
Hi @donnadavisart,
I generally have a fairly humble approach to commissions after all the client is the one who is paying for it and has to live with it but this often gets me into trouble and this post shows it. I often think that if I approached the project with more creative confidence, the client simply won't question me! I'm getting better and better about this and navigating making a piece that they love and that I can live with.
And I agree, commissions offer great challenge and reward! However, these days I'm dying to just make some of my own stuff! Soon........ :-))
Thanks for your support and always insightful comments