This one was completed a while ago as well. It's the result of the "knock off" I completed for Cheryl. Her friend and co-worker Angie saw the knock off I completed and asked Cheryl if I worked for other people as well. She had been looking for a painting that was large enough to fill the space on a huge wall they have in their Living Room and that complimented a painting which was the first decorating purchase they made as a couple. Through Cheryl we talked about what it needed to be a few times. Not sure about the direction I asked to meet with them to see how the room was decorated and to hear what was really important. I noticed that they enjoyed and antique look. She stated that this one could not over shadow the original painting since it meant so much to her, no bright colors, not a lot of detail and it had to fill the space on the wall. At that point I committed to three aspects that I haven't tried before. I agreed to a 4' x 8' triple panel with muted colors and minimal detail. As you can see from the second picture it dwarfed my easel. I had to force myself to work fast so that I wouldn't incorporate too much detail and I had to force myself to limit the colors I used. As with everything in my life I learned so much from this. The reaction that she gave when we delivered the painting was worth more than the fee. I am forever grateful for the experience that I gained and the warmth I felt at the delivery. I also wanted to mention that several months prior to this in early 2013 her husband Tommy, having only met me once, offered to take care of my yard work when I was laid up from my surgery. The offer appeared to be no more of a burden to him than opening the door for someone. While I didn't take him up on it I am forever grateful.
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