Half my time, I spend doing commissioned work and most of these are portraits. There's something about the tradition of portraits that I love. There's something about messing with that tradition that I love even more. Infusing an old idea and making it vibrant and modern. I'm excited by the reasons people want a portrait. I've done commissioned work for a husband's graduation, to commemorate the birth of a first child - weddings, anniversaries, new homes (even one for a divorce) - a few that insisted there was no reason at all. And more than once to capture those rare moments when siblings stop fighting and express their love for each other. In all cases, I'm intent on understanding the subject in a way that celebrates the best in them - finding beauty in the real. And yes, sock puppet commissions are always fun. The Commission Process

Kyra, Zoe and Max Oil on wood, 52" x 35", 2007

CBC Tv "Zed" interview about commissions

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	Jura and Peter Oil on wood, 34" x 42", 2007
	eternally smitten Oil, chalk on chalkboard, 20" x 32", 2009
	Jori and Sam Oil on wood, 40" x 23", 2008
	eli benjamin Oil, chalk on chalkboard, 20" x 30", 2005
	Jaya Oil on wood, 22" x 16", 2008
	The Ramsey-Wus Oil on wood panel, 42" x 38", 2005
	oddly smitten Oil, chalk on chalkboard, 20" x 30", 2008
	Luke, Truman, Shery and Martin Oil, gold paint on wood panel, 40" x 60", 2003
	Winnie Oil on wood panel, 22" x 40", 2008
	Geneva and Olivia Oil, acrylic, velvet on wood panel, 30" x 35", 2006
	i still love you Oil, acrylic, building materials on wood panel, 30" x 47", 2005

Amelia 1 & 2 Oil, acrylic on wood panel, 30" x 40", 2006

Professor Dad Oil on chalkboard, 40" x 52", 2003

Commissions continued...

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