Commissioning Art

Cathy Read - Artist - Arriving at Victoria painting

Apr 9 2024

How a Painting of the Wrong Victoria led to a Double Commission

Architecture, Commissioning a Painting, London Art / By Cathy

When someone phones you up to buy a specific painting, and raves about it for 10 minutes, it’s natural to temper your expectations as many enquiries lead to nothing, so when I was emailed that it was the “Wrong Victoria” my first thought was… Here we go again.

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©2011 - Cathy Read - Historical Spaces - 38cm x 28cm - Mixed media

Aug 30 2016

The murky world of commissioning Art.

Architecture, Commissioning a Painting / By Cathy

Have you ever seen a picture and thought, I like that but it needs x or I’d prefer y? Commissioning Art may seem complicated but it isn’t. People like pictures with a personal connection. You see something you admire, but it’s not quite right, it lacks the personal touch. OR you like the idea but

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Commissioning Art

How a Painting of the Wrong Victoria led to a Double Commission

The murky world of commissioning Art.

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