Thursday, June 04, 2009

Portrait Commission

{Graphite on Bristol Paper, 2009}
I was asked to do a portrait of a friend's child as a wedding anniversary gift. I couldn't share it right away because I didn't want to ruin the surprise! However, since the recipient thanked me for it, I am going to go ahead and assume its safe to post! :)
On another note, if you follow me on Twitter at all, I mentioned that I was hoping for good news! So here is the story:
I made a poster to submit for my neighborhood fall festival (Beaverdale Fall Fest, as it is lovingly called). I submitted it to the Fall Fest Committee last night, and out of 8 entries, it made it to the final two. I have to wait until June 24 to find out if my poster will adorn doors and windows throughout my lovely Des Moines neighborhood. The festival is a pretty big deal around here, so I have my fingers crossed that my concept/illustration will be chosen! Once I find out, either way, I will share my whole poster concept in a post!

5 comments:

Carli said...

that is really cute candace. you have such talent. good luck with the poster

Anonymous said...

awww, very sweet.

I totally forgot that your neighborhood was Beaverdale–that name just makes me smile. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you to. good luck!

Lisa M Griffin said...

What a fantastic and lovely portrait. Truly beautiful, I am sure it was very well rec'd. Thanks for sharing and good luck with the poster too!

Carmen Medlin said...

Oh my Candace, that portrait is just beautiful! I hope your concept wins for the festival!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful.