This weekend we are busy at work on a commission piece that was requested by a fantastic lady we know in Tampa, Florida. Whether you're working for a family member, a friend, an associate, or a stranger, commission pieces are always a bit more harrowing, than non-commission ones, but the reward is also a hundred times greater.
When you are working on a piece that someone else has envisioned, it's necessary to find the right balance between your personal tastes, the current trends and fashions, and the desires of the customer who is requesting it. In essence, as a designer you are responsible for turning their dream, into your design!
A good way of finding the right balance is to work on the piece of art over time, that way the designer and customer's own preferences can shift, and a bond can be developed between the two of them. If you are a customer looking to commission something totally unique, it's a good idea to collect ideas from other artist's works, and show the designer how you would like them collaborated into the piece you desire.
For example, you may love the material of one piece of jewelry, but not like it's style. Then you may adore the style of another piece of jewelry, but not like the color. Gather what you like from multiple items, and email them to your designer, or bring them with you if you have a face-to-face meeting planned.
As an artist, the more involved the client is, the more rewarding the experience tends to be. As artists, we are determined to create something that will light up your face, lift your mood, and set your heart pounding as soon as you see it, so anything that you can do to help us ensure that is greatly appreciated.
At LoveNyla, we are often contacted by people all over the U.S., and elsewhere, asking if we can make anything from Name Plate Necklaces, to Baby Bracelets, and although those items are not yet on our website, the answer is a resounding YES! If you can imagine it, we can make it for you!
We love to do commission work and customized items, and that's because we love to create something that is totally personal, very unique, and one-of-a-kind for our customers. We are sure that once you commission us for one project, the only question will be...how soon will you call back for another one?
When you are working on a piece that someone else has envisioned, it's necessary to find the right balance between your personal tastes, the current trends and fashions, and the desires of the customer who is requesting it. In essence, as a designer you are responsible for turning their dream, into your design!
A good way of finding the right balance is to work on the piece of art over time, that way the designer and customer's own preferences can shift, and a bond can be developed between the two of them. If you are a customer looking to commission something totally unique, it's a good idea to collect ideas from other artist's works, and show the designer how you would like them collaborated into the piece you desire.
For example, you may love the material of one piece of jewelry, but not like it's style. Then you may adore the style of another piece of jewelry, but not like the color. Gather what you like from multiple items, and email them to your designer, or bring them with you if you have a face-to-face meeting planned.
As an artist, the more involved the client is, the more rewarding the experience tends to be. As artists, we are determined to create something that will light up your face, lift your mood, and set your heart pounding as soon as you see it, so anything that you can do to help us ensure that is greatly appreciated.
At LoveNyla, we are often contacted by people all over the U.S., and elsewhere, asking if we can make anything from Name Plate Necklaces, to Baby Bracelets, and although those items are not yet on our website, the answer is a resounding YES! If you can imagine it, we can make it for you!
We love to do commission work and customized items, and that's because we love to create something that is totally personal, very unique, and one-of-a-kind for our customers. We are sure that once you commission us for one project, the only question will be...how soon will you call back for another one?
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