Debbie wanted pieces of a "Winnie-the-Pooh" robe her husband gave her 25 years ago put into a painting so she would have it forever. The tree, flowers, and more made from robe fibers. Debbie and husband are on the porch. Can you see Piglet? This type of personalized art contains actual pieces provided by the customer.
What would you like incorporated into a painting?
Annie's brother graduated from the Air Force Academy. She wanted his favorite building there, the Academy Chapel, captured in a unique way as a graduation gift. Like she said... if you want a photo, take a photo. If you want something memorable, hire an artist.
What special landmark would be a memorable gift?
"Oh my heart!" That's what Maria always says about her Haroldo. Now his sweet image hangs in her favorite room at home, painted on dried tree trunk. I think Haroldo is ready for Hollywood.
Adam had a bunch of old skateboards. He just couldn't part with all the memories they held. He wanted one painted with a spooky theme to hang in his living room. His cat made it into the painting too to make this a very special piece of personalized fine art! Glad he thought it was rad.
What are you keeping that might make a great piece of art?
Erin and Marco loved their view from their Florida home and wanted to remember it when they were back in Michigan. The palm trees are made with sand from their beach and the lower left boat is a mosaic of their shells. On hand-carved birch wood.
What picture should we capture from your special event or experience?
This painting owned by Aaron, includes actual peanut shells and a coaster from the bar in the Raffles Hotel in Singapore where the Singapore Sling drink was invented. Oil on wood, hand-carved sides. Seriously, how cool is that?
What do you have from your travels that might be included in a painting or other art form?
Barb wanted a special card for Tom's retirement from the railroad. Skylar loves horses and her mom wanted a special birthday card for her. Kate wanted her house on Darryl's card. Maggie's nickname is Magpie. (Frames can be included as recipients love to frame these.)
Who in your life should have a special card?
Anthony wanted a painting of his beloved dog Cody. It sits on a shelf in his family room so he can look at him every day. He LOVES his eyes. A piece of Cody's hair was placed in the painting. I hear that Cody approves! (Stand included.)
Do you have a sweet one to be painted?
Sue's favorite flower is a sunflower. So for her birthday, her dear friend wanted a gift that was both practical and tailored just for her. Sue was blown away!
Let's brainstorm the perfect personalized gift for your dear one.
Steve wanted ceramic pieces from his childhood made into an artistic 16-inch lazy susan for his dining table. The pieces were odd heights so a glass top was added. The original design by Corinne completed this personalized art piece.
Wouldn't it be cool to have art on a wall that wasn't a hung piece. Subtle and elegant. Corinne created dry wall art on several walls throughout a house aligned with the design and style of the house.
Where might dry wall art look magnificent in your home or business?
Ruth wanted to use the beautiful rocks she had collected in some artistic way. She loves butterflies so butterflies she got! With a custom mural painted on the wall behind them. They call this the "butterfly" room now.
What do you collect that we can use to create a beautiful and meaningful piece of art?
Evan needed a special gift when he visited his family in Ireland. He brought them an image of his beloved Colorado with pieces of the landscape embedded in . They placed it in their main room, think of him, and can touch a piece of Colorado.
What would you like to bring as a special gift to someone near or far-away?
A dreidel ornament for Wendy. Hannah's horses. Steve's VW van. A company ornament. And a set of ornaments for a holiday party where each guest received one specific to them with bags included. The ideas are endless. Each is a piece of art that many keep out all year long.
What would you like created on an ornament?
Jason and Kyle just simply wanted a Colorado mountain scene. They wanted it to include pieces of the Colorado landscape in it and their favorite flower, the paintbrush. This was a special place personalized just for them.
What would you just love to look at on your wall?
This is a custom painting for a promotional card with a cool quote. I can help you create the quote or text that will show-off your own style and separate you from the rest.
What would you like people to think or feel about your biz?
I hope the examples here on my website provided some inspiration. However... if you didn't see exactly what you're looking for here, let's chat and do something cool.
Innovation is my passion. My background is a combination of my engineering career and my art talent. I see the world through both my right and left brain. Sometimes they fight with each other. ;) I love creating art that provides memories
and celebrates things in peoples' lives.
I use many different canvases, different mediums, and different techniques. From cloth to wood to metal and beyond. Mediums such as acrylics, oils, stones, textiles, proprietary texturing compounds, polymers, and more. I'm always researching and like to create a lane of my own.
My customers are my inspiration. When they have a request, my brain goes into warp speed.
I ask lots and lots of questions.
Their answers provide my direction.
From there, my innovation does the work.
I'm grateful to have such a vibrant business through word of mouth.
I started my career in engineering and I wound up an artist. I reinvented much along the way. People kept asking me how I did it and while being joyful throughout my career. In this 25 page book (with big print), I offer the eight most pivotal actions I took. What are you waiting for?