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6/6/2017 11:27:44 AM

Accept or Reject

This spring, a collector of my works became a patron. Yes, it's as strange and wonderful as it sounds. I'm overwhelmed by this special person and their serious belief in the quality and value of my work. My patron vowed to commission me for as much work as I want, and they have kept their vow. I just hung their first commissioned piece in their home last month and today they will come to my studio to either accept or reject their second commissioned work of art.That's right, I said accept or reject. In my 15 years as a graphic designer [...]

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