Thursday, September 15, 2016

The Art of Collaborating


When I think about all of the paintings that I've created while collaborating with a client or friend (and many clients become friends), I am blown away by the number - over one hundred paintings by now, I'll bet!   

It's one thing to create a painting in a quiet space without the input or critique of anyone else -- it's liberating and at first it's all that I wanted to do. But, something very special and magical happens when you co-create art with another person. 

As I grow older I realize that it's these paintings -- the ones that would have never been born had I not been hired or asked to paint them -- that are the most special!

Below are just a few examples of those paintings.  The first one is a portrait of the Russian Medium Helena Blavatsky (which I painted for my husband's book, Quotable Blavatsky). 




The portrait below is called 'Johnny goes to Cairo'. 
It was commissioned by the Director of the Acton/A.D. Library




The peace sign below was commissioned by my friend and ex co-worker, Joe.  He had a vision for each section within the peace sign symbolizing something meaningful for him and his family.


Below is 'Penny'.  I was commissioned to paint this very special
kitty by my friend and co-bandmate, Lonnie.



If ever you have an idea that you would like to bring through, but painting is not your thing, I highly recommend finding a local artist to work with. Chances are, a magical collaboration will occur!

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