Who is the fat lady? Sometimes I sing for my drawing students, not well, and we all laugh.
What am I yammering on about?
The drawing of Texas, which is too large for my scanner, so the upper edge is nipped off and the lower edge is blurry. But first, let’s look at the scratchy beginnings, because it is kind of impressive that my customers trusted me to get from that scribble of bare bones to the finished piece. (Mr. Customer said he’d have recognized it even if he hadn’t commissioned the piece!)
I was just dragging it out before showing you the scan. . . wanting a drumroll or something. . . padding the post so it isn’t so brief.
Is it finished?
The customers just responded:
We love it Jana! This will be so special to the family, for generations. Thank you so much! We wouldn’t add or take away anything—we say it’s finished!
Maybe I ought to sing to myself a little. . .
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Jana, it turned out SO beautifully! You are so skilled and it must be the best feeling to have created a family heirloom. I’m giving you a standing ovation over here!
Congratulations! You created an heirloom. How many people can say they’ve done that? It’s wonderful and must be very satisfying personally when you can satisfy someone’s heart’s desire.
Awww, thank you, Laurie! Creating exactly what someone wants (and making it better than they envisioned when given the opportunity) is immensely validating.
It looks fantastic! And I love the comment about this being something the family will cherish for generations to come. Can’t get praise much higher than that as an artist, I don’t think!
Exacatacally, Elisabeth! That’s what keeps me accepting commissioned work (well, that and the $).
Amazing !!! I love love love your pencil drawings…..
We’re headed to Yosemite tomorrow for a family wedding. Yes- going into Fresno.
Have you done any drawings of Yosemite ?
Ansel Adams shouldn’t have a claim on that area! Ha
Hi Anne, I’ve only drawn the Wawona, and painted the little chapel, along with one of Yosemite Falls. All were commissions. I only do local things for general inventory. Have a great trip!