When I create art for a market I always try to make something unique and different. I am not like everyone else and my art should reflect that. The same goes for my customers. They should be able to come to a market and walk away with something they’ve never seen before and they can’t get elsewhere.
There is no one alive who is Youer than You
I love getting requests for commissions. When a prospective customer looks at my product it is evident when a piece speaks to them. Their demeanor changes, a look of awe crosses their face, and you can sense their excitement. This is usually followed by something along the lines of “I like this, but what I would really love is …”. Most of the time, given what they are asking is not too far outside my wheelhouse, I can create what they are asking for. Then comes the fun part; collaborating with a customer and bringing their special one-of-a-kind piece to life. This is the part I love.
Where you are, that is home
One’s home is a source of comfort, peace, and safety. We fill it with memories, laughter, and things that remind us of the best moments of our lives. Once I watched an artist paint a watercolor of a house and was inspired to do the same thing with pyrography. I had taken one of Renee‘s classes on textures and decided this would be a great opportunity to put this new skill to the test. On a whim, and as a personal challenge to myself, I did a burn of my own house. As with most artists, I am very critical of my work, analyzing every slight imperfection, however, I was still extremely proud of that piece regardless. This piece is prominently displayed at every market I attend as an example of what I can do and to inspire ideas in others.
At a recent market, a young lady saw this piece and knew she needed one for her own home. After discussing all the logistics I quickly got to work on the piece as soon as I got back to my studio. The final product was a gorgeous accompaniment to her mantle and I was very honored that she trusted me with this very personal art.
If you are looking for a custom piece of your own don’t hesitate to reach out. The holidays are coming and now is the time to get your requests in for commissions. Thank you for reading and I’ll see y’all next week.
