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Dear Sharon,
I really appreciate this post. I am entering a new period in my artistic life: up to now I always undertook children's commissions, which in my case was a shortcut. I do have a lot of connections, and children are a rather easy market.
I started out with pencils, naturally evolved into oil paint; since I arrived in London five years ago I went regularly to the open studio and there was seldom a day when I did not paint.
All of a sudden now I can see that the progress I made now would allow me a more serious approach to this job. My first goal now should be, I think, to make some decision about my style. In two weeks time I have my first session in a new tutoring program at Heatherley's, my art school. They specialize in portrait and I hope they can help me with clear indications on pursuing a particular type of client, and insisting on one of my edgy, or colorful, or whatever experiments I have been painting until now.
I am sure elegant ladies won't be my thing, as I never manage to achieve that glamorous look. I am interested always in children and teenagers, and I would like to work more on groups, like families or couples.
Your message is really a wise encouragement, thank you very much for sparing the time.
Ilaria
Linda, Jimmy, thanks for your comments, I am bringing these paintings, that differ so much between them, to my appointment with the tutor,and then start again frm there.
I.
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