tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744619184745308158.post5320485027794472511..comments2023-12-31T04:42:30.881-08:00Comments on paintings: awww.... what i do to make money....Carol Carterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00079373279744656248noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744619184745308158.post-61026510180348435632008-12-24T06:57:00.000-08:002008-12-24T06:57:00.000-08:00I think you nailed it! I always think of Rembrandt...I think you nailed it! I always think of Rembrandt who painted all those folks in black clothing with starched white collars to make a living...<BR/><BR/>JaneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744619184745308158.post-80522137396694624572008-12-23T06:37:00.000-08:002008-12-23T06:37:00.000-08:00merry christmas rhonda. i present the painting to...merry christmas rhonda. i present the painting today to the client. i'm sure he'll like it. i love doing commissioned portraits. it's very calming. <BR/>i hope your holiday is warm and blessed. keep painting.. and best wishes for a peaceful new year.<BR/>xo carolCarol Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00079373279744656248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744619184745308158.post-14399278261393303662008-12-21T12:58:00.000-08:002008-12-21T12:58:00.000-08:00Carol, this is wonderful! I can't imagine the rec...Carol, this is wonderful! I can't imagine the recipient will be displeased - it has a fun, light, and energetic look to it. You put your special touch on it even if it's not your subject - you paint some gorgeous portraits so why not make a little extra with portrait commissions? Good job!RH Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497161758269292809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744619184745308158.post-24619122285813080132008-12-21T06:35:00.000-08:002008-12-21T06:35:00.000-08:00hi suzanne... yes... commissions are different. ...hi suzanne... yes... commissions are different. it always feels different to paint something someone else wants!.. but... i am in the "business" of art... and that requires me to do things to make cash [at times]. i am happy to paint specific paintings for people -- the more interesting the subject.. the better my enthusiasum. good luck with your commission! happy holidays too.<BR/><BR/><BR/>hi Trevor,<BR/>commissions are important ... but not something i like to do all the time. i don't mind them.. because they fulfill a need -- both with client and my wallet. i had a year where i did nothing but commissions.. and it wasn't fulfilling as an artist. but.. i also have a monentary need to keep my studio running... an occasional commission is a wonderful way to generate income.<BR/>thanks for your comments... always welcomed here! i hope you have a wonderful holiday too.<BR/>carolCarol Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00079373279744656248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744619184745308158.post-90519258775501528902008-12-21T03:52:00.000-08:002008-12-21T03:52:00.000-08:00Hello CarolCommissions are not my thing, especiall...Hello Carol<BR/>Commissions are not my thing, especially portraits. You obviously are a talented lady who likes the challenge. If it helps to pay your bills then ok. Is this what you really want to paint though, I sence not?<BR/>Please forgive my outright comment.Trevor Lingardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17296017013239522340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744619184745308158.post-70819188147716368192008-12-20T21:41:00.000-08:002008-12-20T21:41:00.000-08:00It's good! He'll love it! Nothing wrong with mak...It's good! He'll love it! Nothing wrong with making money through painting... It always feels different, though, commissions. I always get all worked up about them. I just received a commission to paint two cats (and one is all black). Well, ok, I thought. I'm game. I'll put it towards my property taxes.Suzanne McDermotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14785042270660883635noreply@blogger.com