{"id":4292,"date":"2016-06-30T16:31:23","date_gmt":"2016-06-30T20:31:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/?p=4292"},"modified":"2025-03-05T09:54:21","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T14:54:21","slug":"conception-of-a-commission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/conception-of-a-commission\/","title":{"rendered":"Conception of a Commission"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cThe true spirit of conversation consists in building on another man’s observation, not overturning it.\u201d E. G. Bulwer-Lytton<\/em><\/p>\n

How artists approach commissions may be as varied as their work. <\/p>\n

Though commissions are often challenging, aching heads may be avoided when both parties have discussed expectations\/ abilities and completed thorough research. <\/p>\n

In my opinion, two key elements help determine a commission\u2019s success.<\/p>\n

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  1. Communication<\/li>\n
  2. Trust<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    I begin by clarifying terms of acceptance.(click here & scroll to bottom text<\/a>).<\/p>\n

    \"11\"<\/a> prep for large commission<\/p>\n

    Occasionally clients request large canvas to be installed in a permanent location. In this situation, it\u2019s my aspiration to offer an element of the unexpected to excel the painting in ways the client hadn\u2019t imagined.<\/p>\n

    “Who could be so lucky? Who comes to a lake for water and sees the reflection of moon.” Rumi<\/em><\/p>\n

    \"P1250191\"<\/a> commission wall above- photo credit Sho-Arc Bureau of Architecture.<\/a><\/p>\n

    When Michael Shocrylas of Calgary’s Sho-Arc Bureau of Architecture<\/a> called to confirm the commission that live in one of his incredible designs<\/a>, we had been in communication for nearly a year.<\/p>\n

    Previously, I shipped work for the clients to view and test in their home, gathering direct feedback on palettes & compositions they were most drawn to.<\/p>\n

    The circumstance was unique, as the painting would be viewed from varying distances\/ living areas, becoming an integral part of the house as much as the architectural features.<\/p>\n

    \"P1250132\"<\/a> commission wall left.<\/p>\n

    Some cultures believe original paintings are alive, breathing life into dwellings and the occupants within. In this way, art stands on it\u2019s own, with unique benefits. (benefits of art, click here<\/a>).<\/p>\n

    Art can be an active participant in habitats and we can use this knowledge to our advantage.<\/p>\n

    Therefore, I make deliberate choices in the process to create a dynamic piece, that will literally, interact and blossom within the space.<\/p>\n

    \"10\"<\/a> 8×11 ink sketch<\/p>\n

    For this project, I collected as much information on the dwelling as possible. Michael & the clients were fantastic to work with delivering all material I required, including panorama photos and architectural drawings.<\/p>\n

    \"main<\/a> Credit Sho-Arc<\/p>\n

    Factors I considered before implementing the design\/ composition:<\/p>\n