How We Create Our Paintings
All of our fine art paintings start with a photograph. This image can come from the client as a digital file or hard copy for scanning. We also shoot all the major events in and around the San Francisco Bay Area. Drivers at these local events will have a variety of images to choose from in selecting their painting.
The digital file is processed on the computer where any adjustments needed to optimize the image are made. From here the image is used as a reference for us to create the painting using a digital stylus and tablet. This tool enables a level of control not found with a mouse. Depending on the amount of detail and size of the image the painting can take from over five hours.
Once we are satisfied with the quality of the image it is printed on museum grade canvas using archival grade inks. A final treatment is hand applied by brush to the canvas picture that both seals the image and give the surface a three-dimensional depth equal to an oil painting. Even under close inspection it would be hard to tell this image was not painted directly on the canvas.
Which raises the question: why not just paint the picture in the first place? The digital painting method allows for a totally new style of image. The blending of colors could only be attained with this method. In addition our images are more robust. Under identical conditions our painting will outlast pictures created with traditional oils. In fact testing of these media indicates a fade resistant life of over 100 years. For images displayed under glass this number extends to over 230. Your painting truly becomes a family heirloom to be shared and enjoyed for generations.
All of our fine art paintings start with a photograph. This image can come from the client as a digital file or hard copy for scanning. We also shoot all the major events in and around the San Francisco Bay Area. Drivers at these local events will have a variety of images to choose from in selecting their painting.
The digital file is processed on the computer where any adjustments needed to optimize the image are made. From here the image is used as a reference for us to create the painting using a digital stylus and tablet. This tool enables a level of control not found with a mouse. Depending on the amount of detail and size of the image the painting can take from over five hours.
Once we are satisfied with the quality of the image it is printed on museum grade canvas using archival grade inks. A final treatment is hand applied by brush to the canvas picture that both seals the image and give the surface a three-dimensional depth equal to an oil painting. Even under close inspection it would be hard to tell this image was not painted directly on the canvas.
Which raises the question: why not just paint the picture in the first place? The digital painting method allows for a totally new style of image. The blending of colors could only be attained with this method. In addition our images are more robust. Under identical conditions our painting will outlast pictures created with traditional oils. In fact testing of these media indicates a fade resistant life of over 100 years. For images displayed under glass this number extends to over 230. Your painting truly becomes a family heirloom to be shared and enjoyed for generations.
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