Today’s customer spotlight features a steampunk gear oil painting pendant.
When the customer approached me she wasn’t entirely sure what she wanted, but one of her ideas was a sort of ’steampunk-inspired’ gear or cog like the insides of a pocket watch. I have done a large scale watch-gear themed painting before (three by four feet to be exact) so it was definitely an interesting challenge to translate it to a much, much smaller scale.
Today’s customer spotlight features a pair of abstract landscape oil painting pendants.
When I was approached for this commission, the details were pretty vague: “Green and tan-brown wavy lines, like the lines a rake makes in a zen garden.”
Oh, like an abstract landscape? We discussed it and she agreed that was exactly what she was looking for. My first attempt (pictured above) was too literal and too grey-green for my tastes but I finished it anyways because I liked it. The second one (pictured below) was just right and exactly what she was looking for.
It all turned out for the best, because the first pendant I had painted reminded her of one time she visited Banff when it was raining. She took both then, happily.
Alright. Week one after launch. I’m crazy, I’m tearing my hair out, I’m on edge, and I’m exhilarated. I love it. Who knew running your own business and following your artistic tendencies would be this addictive?
I thought I would be drowning in frustration and confusion and giving up by now, but after months of thoughtful research, planning, and preparation, it seems as if I really am giving this crazy plan a run for it’s money! I am loving this, and I haven’t even made a sale yet. You wouldn’t even know that I work 39-56 hours at two jobs outside of this lovely business that I call my own. I wouldn’t even call it a side project anymore, it’s mine and I want to let everyone love it just as much as I do.
This week I’ve learned:
:: That I really can do anything I put my mind to.
:: That I am better at visualizing project details from start to finish than I thought.
:: That I have a lot to learn and a long way to go!
Look out world, I’m here to stay!
Welcome! I'm Amber Dawn, a fine artist that specializes in oil painting jewelry and original fine art you can wear.
This blog is about Art, Happiness, and the Life in between.
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