My Process

All in all, from start to finish, I will use every tool at my disposal, infuse every ounce of creativity, and pour my heart and soul into all aspects of the project, so that the results exceed both of our expectations. I love what I do and care about the outcome. I work with passion, enthusiasm, and professionalism. I do hope that we get the chance to create together.

Step 1: Introduction

Our first interaction is for us to get to know each other. I will inquire about your intended artwork and give you a little info about myself, how I work, and what you should expect. I will provide a flowchart, further explaining the process, give you a basic pricing guide, and frequently asked questions.

Step 2: Consultation

During the consultation I will get a feel for the ambience we are trying to create and familiarize myself with your taste. If in person, I will take dimensions and photos, and note the existing architecture and elements in the room that I may incorporate into the final design. We can discuss the budget, or at least a high and a low, based on the square footage.

Color Palette

Taste

Space

Dimensions

Photos/Videos

Budget

Step 3: Preparation

Preparation is broken down into three categories: conception, design, and physical materials. Conception is research and gathering as many ideas as possible. Design covers shooting reference photos, sketching, digitally painting, and creating a final, to-scale image. Materials covers shopping for supplies, pre-mixing paint, and cutting stencils.

Conception

Internet Research

Compile Photos

Gather Ideas

Develop Concept

Design

Reference Photos

Sketching

Design to Scale

Rendering

Materials

Shop for Materials

Create Stencils

Pre-Mix Colors

Step 4: Execution

Execution consists of any or all of the following styles and techniques. If I'm creating a landscape, I typically use spray guns and airbrushes for the sky, hand paint the mountains, sponge and hand paint the trees, and use speckle, drip, sponge and other faux techniques for the rocks.

Techniques