Sometimes I get the most interesting requests.
Often those have to do with the loss of a loved one. It seems like it usually begins with "Could you do a portrait?" (In this case, "It's for the girl my nephew is marrying. The wedding is in 10 days? Is that enough time?") That's followed by a lot of back and forth of what's wanted. Mostly they don't really know; they just want a remembrance, a symbol, an image to bring a smile. My suggestion for the portrait is that they find a great photo and have that printed to frame. Then we talk about the reminders or symbols.
"Her mother passed away a couple of years ago... She thinks of her or is comforted whenever she sees a cardinal... She also feels that when she sees a bee... Her fiancé always gives her long stemmed roses..." among other ideas.
Let me see what I can do...
... start with a photo of her the day she said yes to the dress...
... sketch with colored pencils...
... get approval... (She loved it.)
... give it a try in a couple of ways...
(She tells me the bride loved it.)
Original Acrylic Painting on 5"x 7" Canvas Board
Original Watercolor Painting on 7"x 9" Art Paper
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