by Carol on 7/16/2008 4:26:35 PM
Sketch of Scott's Hands - 18x24
Last month I began a handportrait painting commissioned by Jennifer, the wife of Lt. Col. Scott, to celebrate and recognize his USAF contributions & retirement. It was an honor, plus a joy because I have known Scott since he was 13 years old.
With several reference photographs and interviews with Jennifer, I generated this sketch. After a couple of small sketches and approval from the client, I then create a sketch on tracing paper that is the actual size of the final painting. This allows me to make changes without damaging the painting surface and I have the sketch should I need to begin the painting again....heaven forebid, but it does happen.
In this sketch you may be able to see some of the symbols I have included that are special to Scott and his family. Some of these will change as I paint and talk more with Jennifer. Commissioning a painting is a collaborative process and that is one of the reasons that I enjoy doing them.
Did you know that ordering a custom painting from an artist can be an interesting and collaborative process?
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