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2013: A fun commission

4/1/2014

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July

At the start of July I was contacted by Nick Brookman who had seen my Bucks Open Studios work at Emerald and was keen to discuss a commission to celebrate an upcoming 'significant' birthday.  Nick knew that he wanted the picture to include images of him and his wife Freya dancing and, as we chatted, I explained to Nick that the way that I work lends itself to incorporating other personal imagery too - giving Nick some food for thought. 

I like to work from my photographs and also to visit the location for the artwork so that I can get a feel for the place and sketch out composition ideas to complement the photos.  On a sunny Saturday I drove over to the Brookman's and the fun began!

Nick and Freya had thought long and hard about the picture that they wanted and had come up with a really interesting list that we discussed over a cup of tea:

  • three images of them dancing
  • canalside location
  • willow trees
  • map of Regents Park Open Air Theatre
  • map of Spittlefields Market
  • map of the Everyman Cinema in Hampstead
  • lyrics from songs by Pink Martini
  • words from a poem read out at their wedding
  • two corduroy dogs
  • colourful quilt handmade by Freya
  • 'happiness' tube sign
  • images of the Brookman's home

A well thought out imagery list really helps to define the brief and enables a truly personal story to be told in the finished work - and this list was an absolute treat to work to!

We headed out down to the canal and I took lots of photos and did some sketches. I provided the Brookman's with six composition ideas and once the favourite was chosen I got busy playing with my paper, scissors and glue.  

Some of the elements on the picture were very fiddly to produce - such as the railings, but by the end I was really happy with the result and that I managed to incorporate all bar the last element on the list.

And the best news - Nick was just delighted with the finished work too!

An 'action shot' under the willows by the canal:
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The chosen composition:
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Nick and Freya dancing on my studio (kitchen) table:
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Constructing the extremely fiddly railings - the willow branches in the background are the colours of Freya's handmade quilt rather than the natural green:
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The corduroy dogs waiting to find a home on the picture:
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Starting to put all the elements together:
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Nick and his finished picture ready to mount and frame.
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Thankyou Nick and Freya for giving me such a GREAT brief to work from - I loved making this picture for you and hope that you enjoy this for many years' to come!

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    My name's Jacqueline and I invite you to join me on my adventure in mixed media 'arting and crafting'.

    I craft from my kitchen table at my home in Marlow-on-Thames in Buckinghamshire in England and want to use this blog to share my latest ideas and work.

    If something you have seen inspires you to have a go please do share the result with me.

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