Finished Commission.

I finished my large commission this week and now that my client has seen it (and I'm happy to say is thrilled with how it turned out) I can share it with you. It all began here with this post and I shared a bit of my process here. Many weeks later it's finished, varnished and will be delivered tomorrow. These two paintings can work together as a diptych with the birds on a wire on the right side and the pole on the left. Deborah's designer will hang them on either side of the mantel. I hope I get a photo of the finished paintings hanging in the newly newly designed space.

Today in the Studio.

I've been busy working on 2 major projects this week. The first 2 photos are of the commission I mentioned in an earlier post. I'll spill the beans on this very exciting project next week but here's a sneak peek. I'm using a very specific color palette and I've started with the under painting of one of the canvases. There is so much more that will be added here.

The very colorful pages are studies and inspiration pieces for a submission I'm working on for my publishers. The week has had a nice balance painting wise.

Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends in the U.S. and yes I'll have the Macy's parade on while I paint in the studio tomorrow morning. Gobble gobble! :-)

Starting Work on a Commission Today.

"Assembly" 24x30 Acrylic on canvas.

I've started working on a large commission this week. I'm working with Deborah Levin and her designer on 2 paintings in my continuing birds on a wire series. Just working on sketches and colors right now but I'll post the finished paintings after my client has them in her home.

Deborah is working very closely with her designer and they are doing the room with my artwork as a starting point. This is quite an honor as usually artwork is chosen in the final stages of a project. I've been asked to use colors that will match the wallpaper and other elements in the cozy home. Some artists are horrified at this "matching the art to the drapes" but I welcome it.

The above painting "Assembly" was completed not long after we moved downtown this summer and is heading to Koyman Gallery this weekend along with new cityscapes.