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Visual Art
Project Title
Herco sailboat commissioned decorative artwork titled ‘The Dialogue’.
Brief Overview or Introduction
Summary: The Client commissioned an oil painting of his sailboat.
Project goals/milestones:
- Meet with Client
- Make a proposal
- Final artwork
- Delivery
Client: Herco van de Erve.
Role
Responsibilities: Decorative art conceptualisation and final artwork.
Process & Development:
Research: The initial phase involved meeting with the Client to discuss his needs, as well as taking a trip with him on his sailboat.
Conceptualisation: The original digital concept drew inspiration from stories the Client told on his sailboat.
Iterations: The first iterations made use of pastel on paper to add more definition, depth and colour to the artwork.
Final Solution/Design: The final artwork made use of water-based oil and pastel which are very fluid and loose mediums that suited the subject matter.
Tools & Technologies Used: An array of tools from physical to digital.
Results & Impact:
Testimonials or Client Feedback: The Client was very satisfied with the artwork and was able to take the artwork with him when he migrated.
Call to Action:
Commission decorative art: info@riaanwilmans.co.za