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Who's the Boss?
There is a fine line, between being an artist versus being a pair of hands, that we all must negotiate. For me personally, if a client wants me to do something that I feel won't work, I will do whatever I can to convince them of the error of their vision. After all the painting has your name on it and is a reflection of you. After all, there is no place to write on the painting that the feet idea wasn't yours. I feel we as artists have an obligation to create works worthy of our signatures. That said, she is the boss and it is your decision whether to give in to her for the sake of the money.
If she wants the painting to be a specific size you need to plan your painting and photo shoot around it. Also you could do the painting and give her the option of buying it. Sometimes clients need to see the painting since they can't pre-visualize the way the artist can. The reality of holding a painting in her hands will hopefully diminish what she sees in her mind
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