One-Of-A Kind Artwork That You Will Love!

Author: Jennifer Thompson Gunn; Published: May 20, 2010; Category: Art and Joy, Bronze Sculpture, Stories-in-Stone Jewelry, Works on Paper; Tags: Bronze Sculpture Dogs, Commissioning Art, Figurative Bronze Sculpture, Figurative Sculpture, Jewelry, Pet Portraits, Sculpey; One Comment

I enjoy working with clients to create one-of-a-kind artwork for gifts, for their home or business.

The sky and your imagination (and mine) are really the limit in creating that special piece.

Here are some examples of artwork that I have created on a commission basis.

Cali The Cat
A group of friends gave a “shower” for another of their friends who had acquired a new kitten after living alone for a long time without a furry companion. One of the shower presents was a gift certificate for me to do a portrait in pastel of the new cat. I spent a lot of time photographing the cat (named “Cali), learning about the unique behaviors that made the Cali special so I could settle on just the right pose. The portrait, which was created in pastel, was a big hit. It was so well received that Cali’s owner had a party to show it off.

Billie Holiday
A man was looking for the perfect gift for his wife for Christmas. She loved jazz and the blues. He happened to be visiting one of my studio mates at a time when I shared a studio. He saw me creating a blues singer out of Sculpey. Sculpey is a plastic-like clay that is shaped and then baked as the final step. It comes in a wide range of colors. On the spot, he commissioned me to create a small sculpture of Billie Holliday, about 4” tall that could be used a holiday ornament. This was a time-consuming process as I researched various historical photos of the late singer. Then, I created my “take” on her–complete with the flower in her hair. The client was most pleased with the result.

Ginger The Dog
A couple came to one of my art shows and saw one of my pastels of a dog that reminded them of their own dog. They asked me if I would do a portrait of their dog. Ginger. Ginger was a wonderful dog but very old and frail. My challenge was to create a painting of Ginger that was realistic yet showed her when she was a bit more spry than when I met her. It took me multiple attempts to create the composition that made sense to me. When it was done, I presented it to her owners and they were very excited. Ginger died two months after I completed her portrait. Her owners told me that it really helped in their grieving process to be able to look at Ginger’s portrait. Please see Ginger at top right of blog.

I look forward to hearing about your special projects whether they are in paint, pastel, bronze or another medium. I love challenges. However, if I do not believe that I can successfully create what you want, I will tell you up front. Please call me or email for more information.

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