You know that feeling you get when you finish a book or t.v. series? Like low-key grief. After investing hours of time and buckets of feelings, all of a sudden, it’s over. I mope around for a day or two before I can move on with my life. Are you the same?
I have a similar experience each time I finish a custom oil portrait and send it off to it’s new home. A portrait takes me roughly 4-8 weeks to complete. That’s a lot of time together. Not only is the person on my easel, but I spend my days studying their features, painting the tiniest details of their eyes, getting to know their expression, appreciating what makes them unique. And then they’re gone.
I think that’s why I enjoy the packing and shipping aspect so much. It’s like a sending-off ceremony. And so, I thought I’d invite you into my most recent send-off. Goodbye, baby ‘L’, it was lovely meeting you!