I’m beginning to realise that keeping a portrait under wraps till a grand unveiling in too much for the client, particularly if they haven’t seen your work before. It is a lot to ask for someone to trust in your skill and to be left in a space where they may not like it…then what! Another learning curve.
Bolstering my own confidence is needed now to complete the final stages and present it with no expectations. I need to look at this as an exercise and not a showcase of talent or meaning other than what I can get out of it for myself. The grand reveal is cancelled probably for the best.
Paint soaked flannel used during painting to remove excess paint from my brushes. ……….a useful tool.
You do have the full confidence of the sitters, just a new venture for them as well. Learning and growing together in a supportive way xxx