Michael Airhart Commission
The process of doing a commission has always interesting and intriguing to me. It goes well beyond just “copying” a photograph or putting paint to paper to make a buck. A commission is a lot like being a private detective; I piece together all the evidence into a visual conclusion. I go beyond just using a photograph, I enjoy the process from start to finish. I learn about a person and interpret that mental knowledge into visual expression with the use of color and composition. The photograph does help with the visual features of the subject, but in the end the color takes the cake.
Through the wonderful grace and beautiful character of Scott Abel (www.thecontentwrangler.com), Michael Airhart (www.mikeology.net) was introduced to me. I started to collect my “evidence” immediately and the Michael and I started the commission conversations. He sent over a couple photographs, I gave him a timeline and then went to the watercolor table to start my sketches.
Here is the final piece.
Michael Airhart
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