Tuesday, March 4, 2014

OFFER TO DO A COMMISSION when you . . .

IN LIEU OF OF FEES

A year or so after I sustained a head injury I decided I'd had enough of constantly falling over from poor balance, so I went to see a local Chiropractor.  The treatment was progressing well however whilst I had A.C.C. cover and assistance, I couldn't afford to keep going. My Chiropractor said, 'what about your painting?' I thought he meant I could pay from the sales of my art and replied, 'oh I wish, but art is not selling at the moment.' To which he answered, 'why don't you paint me something?' He shared with me his love of Salvador Dali's surreal art and showed me Dali's painting 'Christ of St John on The Cross'.  At the time I did not know of Dali's works (I know! How could I not be familiar with Dali?) The artwork I did for him is pictured below.

Jesus on the cross over sea of souls
Last year I found myself in the same predicament, this time with my Neuro-psychiatrist, as my head injury is no-longer covered by A.C.C. So I proposed painting a work of art for him. He kindly accepted and I am now working on my version of a painting by New Zealand artist; Brent Wong, who is also a surrealist. 

MY SUGGESTION TO YOU

The next time you find yourself unable to pay for the fees of a professional, propose doing a commission for them. Not everyone will be favourable (I tried this with a Solicitor to no avail) but you'd be surprised how many do accept your offer.