tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post4365999656057109014..comments2024-03-18T05:24:37.673+10:00Comments on Paper Ponderings: A commission unfolds... Part 1Fiona Dempsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-62349392730717959132012-04-01T20:22:57.252+10:002012-04-01T20:22:57.252+10:00Thank you Cynthia -I was really fond of the little...Thank you Cynthia -I was really fond of the little piece and never thought I'd sell it - must be why I forgot to photograph it. Commissions that can be collaborations are the best sort I think. Go well!Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-62281724961657147252012-03-29T07:12:13.057+10:002012-03-29T07:12:13.057+10:00Love the original piece you are working from....so...Love the original piece you are working from....so elegant...also what a fun collaborative process between you and and your client to achieve her vision!Cynthia Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11584501913145975628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-52213110556406748042012-03-28T19:41:47.565+10:002012-03-28T19:41:47.565+10:00You know Jennifer - I thought of them too! And th...You know Jennifer - I thought of them too! And then got a song stuck in my head...an ear worm as they say.The calligraphic process is along and arduous one at times; have even skipped some steps here!<br /><br />MJ - thank you for that gem - that sometimes pressure produces diamonds! So perfect. We are working well together; but there is always a little something different to when you are doing work for yourself.<br /><br />Hi Patti- thanks! My notebook is full of triangles and hypotenuses to prove it! There is way too much maths in calligraphy for my liking really; but if you don't it never quite looks as good as it should. Flexibility is certainly the key and not being so committed to your way that its impossible to meet them where they are.<br /><br />I hope to Lesley - each piece has to take its own path doesn't it? We'll get there tho.<br /><br />Thanks Susan - yes, there are challenges, but if you pull it off, it's wonderful to know you hit the mark. Fingers crossed...Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-1715207456710699882012-03-28T19:36:48.046+10:002012-03-28T19:36:48.046+10:00F-commissions - such a mixed blessing - whilst we ...F-commissions - such a mixed blessing - whilst we know what is right when we are making stuff doesn't mean that the client sees it that way. Maybe better to be in the shadows and not in the commission limelight? BBarryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10059639215109777537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-68746255626289689902012-03-28T16:11:08.429+10:002012-03-28T16:11:08.429+10:00i have no doubt that whatever the result, you will...i have no doubt that whatever the result, you will bring something very beautiful, and perfect, into being. I think the challenges of commissions in the creative arena are huge ......... good luck! :-)susan bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05039648113517753032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-64486162086030495742012-03-28T10:52:36.474+10:002012-03-28T10:52:36.474+10:00It's most interesting to see how you go about ...It's most interesting to see how you go about this Fiona. As a non-calligrapher, I sort of imagined you just sat down, wrote it out and voila! Done! <br />But trigonometry???? That's serious stuff.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12135240564161689792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-61847589725379349002012-03-28T01:12:46.743+10:002012-03-28T01:12:46.743+10:00Whatever form it takes, I think it will be beautif...Whatever form it takes, I think it will be beautiful. Do share it again on completion if your commissioner is happy for you to do so.LAC EMP 2020https://www.blogger.com/profile/01999825212820503519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-59888376116157730762012-03-28T00:47:21.442+10:002012-03-28T00:47:21.442+10:00Fiona....I'm most impressed...by your ability ...Fiona....I'm most impressed...by your ability to pull trigonometry out of your hat and the skill to make this work. Bravo to you for the open-ended flexibility....best wishes!Missouri Bend Paper Workshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18153989891514458384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-6508622658683936592012-03-27T22:01:36.038+10:002012-03-27T22:01:36.038+10:00you are so right...
commissions can make one groa...you are so right... <br />commissions can make one groan (though you are grateful to be asked)... there is an expectation and pressure involved... but sometimes the pressure yields diamonds... glad you and your friend are working well together - and i do love that finished piece that inspired her...mairedoddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01518352870828784085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-46788500429272344852012-03-27T20:55:02.995+10:002012-03-27T20:55:02.995+10:00What fun to see your thought process and the progr...What fun to see your thought process and the progression of the piece. Love the elo, elo, elo. Electric Light Orchestra perhaps? Sorry, couldn't resist.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927317459104273331noreply@blogger.com