A commissioned work can become an instant family
heirloom or provide a unique and remarkable gift.
How many gifts from over ten years ago are
treasured today?
A portrait, or a commissioned painting of a
special memory, will last many lifetimes.
Unlike most gifts you can give to yourself or
others, an original oil painting will increase in
value over time.
Note the latte beside me, this is
always a part of my painting process
Though many commissions tend to be portraits, other memories lend
themselves to very strong compositions
when drawn up on a stretched canvas and completed as an original oil
painting.
When choosing this memory, look for strong shadows and a sense of
drama in your photos, as well as the subject matter.
Choosing several photos, not just one, helps in choosing the
composition and
blocking in the values on the canvas
prior
to painting.
