The Process of a Commissioned Work
Most of the Panoramic Works you see on my site are my personal favorite locations and places where I spend my time. However, I also create personal panoramic portraits of your home, office, or favorite place. If you are interested in owning an original one-of-a-kind artwork that will document your favorite place in great detail, let's get started. Below, the process is outlined and simplified with examples of how a work comes to life. I can incorporate you or your family and pets into the work, or simply document your favorite room or public space. This is what I love to do!
1) To begin, I start by taking a series of photographs in the room (generally approximately 40-50 photos). These will become the foundation of the piece. Typically I use a 6.3mp Canon Digital SLR for excellent quality and flexibility in later stages.
2) After printing the photos, they are carefully arranged on a canvas. The photos are cut and trimmed as needed to bring out the strongest parts of the photos.
3) The photos are attached to the canvas using an archival & clear drying adhesive that does not compromise the integrity of the photo paper. Generally a 48"w x 24"h canvas is a good size for rooms, however 60"w x 36"h or larger can be used as well. Recently, I have even been using canvasses as small as 20 x 16" with very good results.
4) Next, the painting begins. Typically I use acrylics to block in larger areas combined with a variety of mediums in order to achieve the desired textures. Detail is gradually worked in and eventually oil and other mixed media take on a dominant role in finishing touches.
5) After the painting is fine tuned, it is signed and titled. The painting is allowed to dry. A personal letter of authenticity and side note to the new owner is provided with the painting. The work is then prepped for display on your wall.
The end result is a unique combination of photography and painting with a dramatic composition and a very real sense of space. You will be pleased at the way the entire essence of a space can be captured with this technique that I have developed.
Zero interest payment plans are available with a 40% down payment. I also accept PayPal.
Works sold within 20 miles of San Francisco, CA will be delivered and hung on your wall free of charge. Additionally, works are gladly shipped insured via FedEx at cost. 100% prepayment is required for shipped orders.
Please contact me at lukedollar@sbcglobal.net to discuss your project. Thank you.
-Luke Dollar
AUGUST 2005: PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM NOW WORKING IN A STUDIO IN NORTH BEACH, SAN FRANCISCO. TOURS OF MY STUDIO AND WORKS IN PROGRESS CAN BE ARRANGED MONDAY - FRIDAY ANYTIME.
Updated by Luke Dollar Fine Art 3/17/2005
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