COMMISSIONS AND STUFF...

Ten years ago I refused to do commissions... I felt that I painted in a certain way and that no-one can predict another person's thought process - almost like painting blind.  I then gave myself a good klap on the head and reminded myself taht I was a professional - and that it was my 'job' to do whatever it took to do it and to stretch myself.

And how happy I am that I did...

Starts with a photo...

I tend to block in the positive shapes first

It normally starts like this

Work-in-Progress
Needs a little more attention before completion