Gouldian Finch + Silver Princess In Watercolour commission – 15 x 15cm – sold
Gouldian Finch + Silver Princess In Watercolour Commission
Im super keen and truly excited to get started on my next commission, creating the latest painting in my ongoing 15x15cm series of sentimental, small bird studies. The last 4 went off to their very happy new owner << and i always look forward to dreaming up a beautiful new painting in this collection. Its so much fun to collaborate on ideas with my clients too. Its something I love to do, hearing stories of, and all of your most favourite and sentimental subjects as we dream up the perfect mix together.
Its such a lovely, personal thing… especially in this day of generic, impersonal ‘stuff’! Commissions are not that. They are intimate, personal and so perfectly relevant… To me, its a privilege to explore ideas with a client, and a really fun, wonderful process to collaborate on together. Aside from that, I adore working on my 15x15cm series, which has grown over time to somewhere between 45 and 60 pieces now at a guess. With only one painting amongst those remaining available, its fair to say it has been extremely popular.
And for good reason too! They are exquisite works, a fabulous size – not too big, not too small, and are within reach for people. Beyond this, my followers love to collect them, growing their collection one by one with enthusiasm when they see subjects or a painting unfolding that appeals. Again, its a lot of fun on both sides to engage in.
Needless to say, I was excited when this one came to my studio, and its not hard to see why! My client was very clear what they wanted – A Red Capped Gouldian Finch amongst lots of cascading Silver Princess flowers, and plenty of colour. What a dream. I have plenty of reference for the task, gathered for so long and filed away, along with the generous help of MyGouldianAviary… knowing ill never be done with such subjects! Now its time to pull them out, have happy little chats about flowers and birds with my lovely photographers and start the layout.
Did I tell you how much time it takes, just in the layout stage? Its kind of ridiculous how much work goes into the process, and it seems like you have nothing to show for it! However, its an all important stage, where the unseen is the most seen in the end. And so, Ive sat until my butt and fingertips are numb, and my eyes are weepy, rouging together the direction for this study. Its off to the client for approval now, but Ive decided just to begin on it already. I like it so much myself, if they want changes Ill just create a pair ✨ Here is the preliminary thumbnail in any case. Ill be back with more in the coming days and weeks to share more of its emergence with you.
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