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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