Katie DelRocco

Recently, I commissioned a work with Katie Del Rocco, asking her to take a sermon from the late Frederick Buechner and let it inspire a work set to a more modern theme. I knew what my brain was seeing, but it was a big ask. I had an idea and a few pieces, but nothing else. Would it be enough for an artist to produce something close to what I envisioned? She never balked or expressed frustration. She was excited to work on the project and nailed the delivery.

As a fellow creative, I know that partnering in the creative work can be difficult. Making art doesn’t always respect our calendars and sharing ideas can be tricky as we move toward execution. But not in working with Katie; she is a joy to work with. As somebody who has commissioned a work through her, she cared deeply about my intentions and desires behind the project. She was a great communicator and was clear about plans and expectations. She delivered on commitments.

All of this is fantastic as somebody who wants to work with an artist. How much more of a blessing is it when those same attributes come from someone who is as talented as Katie! She is a great writer and creator, but she also executes the creative vision so effectively. She can be trusted with the entire process, from beginning to end.