Lisa--

Big congratulations! After all the hard work, a good unveiling does wonders for the ego, and for the energy to keep going...

Best--TE

Congratulations Lisa!
It is great vicarious story to read! Never, ever hesitate to share your victories and accomplishments. Your work is fun to watch progress and I am looking forward to what good commissions this brings your way.

Enjoy the kudos, you've worked very hard and deserve them, oh, and the commission too!!!

Congratulations Lisa! Wonderful news. :)

Thanks
 

You folks are good for the ego.

Sharon, thank you so much. It was exciting.

I know exactly how you feel about that underwhelming response from an aloof person. I have a hard time relating to personalities like that and it's so disappointing when you don't get feedback of any kind. I'm sure everyone loves your work but boy, those quirky personalities are hard to deal with.

Linda, thank you! I have been trying harder on the business end of things. It's helping but now I sleep less. I hope I'm not too cranky.

Jean, you're so kind. I plugged away on this one to be sure. I think not rushing has it's advantages and the input here is priceless.

Heidi, thank yo so much. I'm glad you enjoyed the story. I also like reading about other people's unveilings and the responses they get from presenting their work. You are probably used to the shock and awe with those awesome works you do. I have been watching your step-by-step and it has been fabulous.

Claudemir, thank you for the kind words and for taking the time to read about the final results of this painting.

Tom, you are so right! I felt for a minute like a rock star. LOL. A good unveiling is inspiring. Since I have only had one so far I hope I don't even have to see what a bad one is like.

Patricia, I am happy you liked the story. I thought it was funny in some ways as I was overwhelmed. I often have trouble sharing victories. I am so humbled by the work here. Even though there isn't a shy bone in my body, there is a lot of insecurity. Don't tell anyone. ;)

Kim, thank you so much! It's made for a good week. I even got a new skirt out of the deal.

You all have really been the icing on a very sweet cake. Thanks.

Congratulations Lisa -- well deserved. Do talk to them about how they'd feel if you did a press release. It has to be right away if there's any chance the papers will run a story, though. Certainly use photos and a summary of the event in any and all marketing materials you have. Good for you!

Lisa,
Congratulations! From the photos, I see you did an excellent job on the portrait! Wow!
You deserve all the praise and notice for this one. Great job!

Use It or Loose It
 

Lisa,
Your humility is so real that I felt like I was there with you. (PS You write well!)

How well deserved and wonderful a culmination for all the efforts that go into such a painting. Each artist can relate to what you wrote.

"Use it or loose it.", could paraphrase Michelle's post. Well deserved applause from here in Arizona. Can you hear it?

Carol :)

"Simulgasp"
 

Lisa.

I like your new word! Congratulations are much deserved to you on your fine portrait!

I know exactly what you mean by simultaneous-gasp. So often when it happened to me, I was so overwhelmed by the event and nerves that I didn't even notice that the veil has been lifted and painting was unveiled until after I heard a swelling wave of gasps followed by applause and someone slapping me on the back, bringing me back to my senses. Although I was standing right beside it, I never saw the veil being lifted on the portrait of Mayor Ed Rendell . I think he was the one who slapped me on the back that time. I was blinded and in a daze over the TV news cameras pointing at us. Oh well!

Well done, Lisa! Now do some more.

Garth

My congratulations to you Lisa. And may that sweet feeling never go away. In fact, i look forward to hearing more of your stories at unveilings!
They certainly are "blog-worthy"...kekeke :)

Congratulations, Lisa! Your hard work definitely paid off. I enjoyed lurking...I mean, watching...your WIP thread on this fabulous portrait. To echo Garth's statement......Go do some more!!

:)

Sincerely,