In Regard to My Master Series & Commission Work?

My intention with this series is a tribute to individuals whose names or work we all know. They’re subjects who (whether real or fictitious characters) are legendary and still remain symbolic in our society. BUT THIS IS THE THING: You’ll never find a portrait of Elvis or Marilyn in my Master Series. These Masters usually aren’t the individuals you’ll first think of as masters. They are intellectual properties and icons that have truly influenced, enhanced or enriched our lives in some way just by their existence. And as stated, some may merely be characters…but none the less iconic. We may even model ourselves by who they were and use their names in our everyday conversations. They are all of an era and the beginning of a time of sophistication we still relish today.

I had no sooner started this series, (I think I only had 3 completed) and a customer contacted me. He wanted to purchase Houdini. In short order he wrote me again and asked if I did ‘commission work.’ No Way Jose! I hate doing commission work! I’ve spent my whole adult life doing work for ‘other people’ and hit my quota for this lifetime! I do what Vikki wants to do -now!

Of course - I didn‘t say any of that to him. I told him I really didn’t do commissions. If there was someone he wanted me to do and I felt the subject fit within my series, I’d come up with a painting. If he wanted it fine. If not, that was fine too. The painting would become a new addition to my series and for sale in my gallery.

I have to tell you- this ‘commission customer’ became one of the best experiences I’ve had in my years online. Over this past year, he had 3 other subjects he wanted for his collection. He let me run with the concepts and portray each character as I saw them in my mind’s eye. I knooow. Lucky me. Even more important, he really understood where I was going with the series and inspired me far more than I ever told him.

So anyway, that’s what the Master Series is about and my concept of ‘commission work‘. If there’s someone you’d like to see in my series, contact me. We can talk about it. I might do it- but no obligation on either part. To see the MASTERS SERIES- Please visit

And by way, thanks B.W. You inspire me. You are a Mensch.
Vikki


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