60 Commissions in 1 year
Added 2020-07-15 14:35:21 +0000 UTCIn a year's time, I've done almost 60 commission portraits. I have only two left to go since I stopped accepting new ones. 🙌
These portraits ranged from 2x2" marker drawings (1-2 hours each) to 11x14" acrylic paintings (6-8 hours).
Going forward, I know I have limits to what I can do. This much commission work has been stressful and great weight hanging over me, actually preventing me from enjoying painting many times. I would feel guilty wanting to do my own paintings because I had so many people waiting for their portraits. But I wouldn't be in the mood to paint something for someone else, and I end up not painting at all.
I am grateful for those who have messaged me these past months asking about commission portraits and are just waiting for me to open up some spots. I'll be taking a break from commissions for awhile, and then only accepting one at a time.
Comments
It's only because your paintings have such heart! They are wonderful to look at, and I don't even know the animals!
Kip McSherry
2020-07-15 17:23:07 +0000 UTC
