Hi @donnadavisart,
I generally have a fairly humble approach to commissions after all the client is the one who is paying for it and has to live with it but this often gets me into trouble and this post shows it. I often think that if I approached the project with more creative confidence, the client simply won't question me! I'm getting better and better about this and navigating making a piece that they love and that I can live with.
And I agree, commissions offer great challenge and reward! However, these days I'm dying to just make some of my own stuff! Soon........ :-))
Thanks for your support and always insightful comments