My process
I love painting with acrylics. They allow me the depth of colour I need in order to capture light in its endless nuances. I have always had a passion for its power. I believe illumination, more than any other aspect in a work of art, establishes not only the time of day and season but, above all, generates the desired mood and emotion for its audience.
I prefer to work from the highest resolution digital photographs you can provide. The more the merrier, to help me get a sense of the memory you are looking for. Please note that you must own the photos or have written permission to use them in order for me to use them as a reference.
If you are thinking about getting some more shots of your subject matter, let's talk first. I can give you some tips on important things to consider that will help me recreate the memory with all the impact it deserves.
A bit of history about the place, event or character can be extremely helpful, as well as the mood you’d like me to create. What emotion are you hoping viewers will experience when they look at this image?
You can see in the photos below that each cottage or house has a completely different feel. All were decided prior to painting.
Capturing the memory in six easy steps
It's also important to know how much freedom I have in designing the image. I may want to add or delete from the back or foreground, crop it differently, or perhaps focus on a particular aspect of the photo. This will help us create the mood and the memory you want.
Feel free to ask lots of questions in order to understand what to expect throughout the process. Have a look below at some of the topics we'll discuss.
If, after talking, I don’t think I can provide you with what you’re looking for, I’ll let you know. However, if I believe I can deliver what you’ve requested and you'd like to go ahead, I’ll ask for a non-refundable fee of $75.00 by e-transfer to develop My Presentation.
1. Your memory
2. Our conversation
3. My development
5. Pricing
- My usual range is $250-$500 • $75.00 non-fundable development fee • 50% preproduction deposit • Final 50% prior to shipping