Russell W. Róbe - Blind-Commissioned Works of Art

“A ‘blind-commissioned’ work is one requisitioned by the client sight-unseen, and so, I was given free rein to choose the media, style and even the subject matter for the work I was entrusted with,” Russell says. “The results – for both the client and myself – were exhilarating.”

Trust is the key word in the arena of blind-commissioned art. It means placing all creative input and inspiration where it really belongs – into the heart and hands of a true artist. It means the willingness to be delighted with unforeseeable results. It means the thrill of anticipation and surprise. When commissioning the work of Russell W. Róbe, it means exclusive ownership of the rarest of all gems – a distinctly unique and deeply personalized work of art, and yet one of highly aesthetic value to all observers.

“The relationship with my clients works like this ...” Russell explains. “ – They give me complete creative freedom – I give them their very own, original, highly personalized piece of artwork. It’s a perfect combination – artistic egotism serving aesthetic altruism!”

“To me, real art involves constant creativity in generating truly one-of-a-kind works. With my commissioned works I have no commercial sense of ‘branding’ – purposely marketing a certain style or look to my artwork.  There is no repetition to these creations in terms of technique, media or content. In fact, most people who see three of my commissioned works together might never guess they came from the same artist – they’re that unique.”

There is one thread of commonality between most of Russell’s blind-commissioned pieces however, and that is the inclusion of visuals and symbolism – sometimes subtle, disguised, or even subliminal – that are personal and meaningful to the client. “I try to make each piece say something about the spirit, or essence, of the client,” says Russell, “and in that way my work often becomes something of an abstract portrait of that individual.”

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