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Arts & Culture > Lesson 2 : Stuck in a Rut - Artists Block
 

Lesson 2 : Stuck in a Rut - Artists Block

I have been doing consignment work for clients since High School. Many have been logos for businesses which end up on business cards, T-shirts, coffee mugs and signs. No project has ever been the same...every job is a new challenge in order to represent my clients personality as well as promote their new business with color and "slap" the public into noticing them.

I have also done several animal portraits, book cover illustrations and cigar box designs. Murals have also been commissioned, mostly for children's rooms and bathrooms as well as taverns customized to meet the clients desires!

I have recently been working on the first "NEVERENDING" portrait in my life! I have NEVER painted and repainted over a woman's face as I have this portrait! "Stuck in a Rut" is the only phrase that enters my mind!

However, after several weeks of fighting the canvas and acrylics, it is finally starting to come together. I am so happy that the phrase "By Jove"...I think I've finally got it! Jove is "Jupiter" - and if that what it took - I am so glad a planet stepped in to help me.

2 - 3 days and it should be ready to ship! Gotta push to finish this "monster"!



posted on July 27, 2008 2:37 PM ()

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comment by strider333 on Aug 3, 2008 12:46 AM ()

Love that!
comment by shesaidwhat on July 30, 2008 6:17 AM ()
Work before pleasure, so you're forgiven for not posting anything for awhile. Hopefully, we'll see the finished product soon.
comment by solitaire on July 29, 2008 5:14 PM ()
It truly is incredible! I have always said if I could just paint as well as you do ....... By the way, we have to get some of your art up on the site so that folks can see how great you really are.
comment by dragonflyby on July 27, 2008 11:10 PM ()
Thanks for sharing Shelly...
I hope we get to see the finished product!!?? hint hint
I have had to paint almost daily, with watercolors since we were evacuated, and I am learning to be done or not be done!! No pressure, it is all just so peaceful and relaxing!!! I forgot how much I love to paint!!! I love how I can express myself with colors of the rainbow!! I still draw stick figures, BTW!!!!

comment by darkstar on July 27, 2008 9:31 PM ()
Now, perhaps the spirit of Dorian Grey will help you finish!
comment by marta on July 27, 2008 2:40 PM ()

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