Carole Russell Art Weblog

Fantastic, my commission campervan, was a big success and I got a lovely thank you card from Sheree “”Thank you so much for my painting – I can’t believe how realistic it is – it’s amazing!”

I feel soooo much better now. Even though I was just the service provider (so to speak) I am really chuffed that she loved the painting, really thought she’d want me to shade a bit here or there but no, total approval – is that what I am really seeking, is that why sometime it is painful to paint?

My latest commission has given me more than one headache – worry about whether I am painting what they want to see, and sometimes making mistakes because I am trying too hard!

Another thought occured to me, when am I going to be able to paint my paintings – yes I want the commissions, good money! but I also want my own work painted for people to see, enjoy and even buy!
“Lighten up” I think is the message!