digging deeper: members’ articles

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So, You Were Asked to do a Commission…
“The Overlook” by Jeannette Stutzman
Aug 22, 2025
You would have to be out of your mind to do a commissioned piece of art. There are so many pitfalls, red flags and potential problems with commissions! However, one day you may find yourself broke and in a sufficiently ‘economically compromised position’ to proceed with a commission against all advice. Brace yourself Bridget, the commissioned art business can look like this: Scenario 1: You are asked to paint a photograph of the client’s important person, pet, moment or place. The photo has enormous emotional content for the client. The client is crying and shaking as she begs you to...

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