artwork

We have some great friends here in Oregon. One set of friends continually humble me in their constant willingness to give of themselves. It seems the more they give the more the Lord enables them to do so. Not to say any of us are rolling in the big ones... they are truly an example to us both. This year I decided to paint them a picture for their home (whether they want to put it up or not- either is fine). I called them and asked what their favorite artwork is. Jeff said they really like surrealism (which was fun because I LOVE painting surrealism... just not many people like it). Painting for others is such a personal thing though. It's not like a sweater where you can wear it once and if you really don't like it ... it can go in the goodwill bag and nobody would ever know. At the very least one can always throw a hideous piece of apparel in the depths of a closet and allow it to resurface every once in a while. Artwork on the other hand is a long term commitment. If you don't like it ... what do you do? I suppose if you had a good enough memory you could put the piece in the closet and only hang it when they come over. But, then there is the pressure of an unexpected visit. Know Kershners if you read our blog, you DO NOT have to hang anything you don't like. I'm just saying it's equally as nerve racking to give a piece of art as it is to sell one to a client. My stomach gets in knots, my teeth chatter, I feel like a moron. Anyway, they unknowingly gave me ten "things" they like. My original drawing included 5 crocheted cows but I ended up leaving out crocheted cows and a turkey wobble (the thing that hangs from their throats). The rock was originally made out of cheese too. Any way here is what I came up with. See if you can pick out their favorite things:


(I typically wouldn't type about gifts, but I try to record all my artwork.)