10 Step Process

Depending on the level of research and detail involved, the minimum number of hours required to complete a custom designed art piece ranges between 300 to 400 hours.

Research
 
A Certificate of Authenticity
accompanies each original art piece.
STEP:
  1. Research
  2. Preliminary Sketch
  3. Painting the Artpiece Onsite
  4. Ongoing Communication
  5. The Unveiling
  6. Giclee* Reproductions
  7. Framing
  8. The Legend
  9. The Living Document
  10. Retail Merchandise
 
Research BinderResearch

Is accumulated through a very detailed process.
A contact person is assigned to work with Lisa. The contact person will pass on pertinent information and set up appropriate interviews. The information collected is then strategically and intuitively transferred onto a preliminary sketch.


Preliminary SketchesPreliminary Sketch

Displays the researched information.
A detailed legend is created to mirror and articulate the information positioned on the sketch.
The preliminary sketch and legend are both presented to the client for approval prior to transferring onto canvas.

 

 

Painting Onsite
 
Painting Onsite

Is an option at the latter detailing stage.
Space required – 10' x 10'

 

 

Ongoing Communication

Is vital throughout the process.
Lisa will send pictures via the internet to keep the client informed as to the ongoing stages of development until completion. The client is able to make changes at any time prior to completion.

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The Unveiling

Occurs upon completion of the art piece. The unveiling can be honored at an elaborate or private affair. This ritual allows Lisa the opportunity to officially release the art piece to the respective owner. Most important, the unveiling gives valued employees and invited guests a special occasion to celebrate the company’s or person’s outstanding accomplishments. Press releases may be sent out informing the media.

Giclee* Reproductions

Can be reproduced from the original art piece for distribution to other offices respectively.

FramingFraming

Cost depends on size of painting, frame and matting selections.**

Retail Merchandise

The completed image may be transferred onto annual report covers, conference materials such as tote bags, coffee cups, calendars, greeting cards, journals, binders, folders, Christmas cards etc...

LegendLegend

A “living document”.
This document gives a point by point detailed tour of the original art piece. The legend will alo be updated at the time the original art piece is updated.

 
 
Living DocumentThe Living Document

The original art piece becomes a “living” document.
Annually, semiannually or when required, Lisa will revisit the map on site, to delete any information that may have become obsolete and replace it with new pertinent information that keeps the art piece current and updated.

* A Giclee is a high resolution reproduction of the original art piece printed on to canvas.
** Please allow for a minimum of 3 weeks for delivery. A set up and administration fee will be charged.