I've recently started working on a commission with a very enthusiastic client.It's always a great thing to work with someone that appreciates my work so much. The process of creating a piece specifically for an individual's tastes can be a daunting task.My personal approach is to gather as much information on the space,as well as the clients preferences. Colours, style,and room decor are all variables that are taken into consideration before I put brush to canvas.
I know that many artists like to create a smaller sample before they begin the final piece, but I feel that when it comes to abstract art, the spontaneity that occurs during the creative process is lost. The raw emotion and playfulness that appear in my abstract work is done on the fly , and in the end a truly original piece is born.
The revision process is also something that I try to discourage. I've worked as an illustrator/graphic designer for about 7 years now and I understand the process of revisions in the context of commercial art. The same doesn't apply to fine art.When an artist creates a piece it is a creative expression of that artist,so when he/she is commissioned it is because the patron appreciates their unique style. That's why it's important to get enough information before a piece is started.I'm reminded of what Michelangelo said about "releasing what was already within the stone". Once the whirlwind of creativity is complete the painting is what it was meant to be,and should not be retouched.
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