When working with clients on a commission, I like to bring a painting or two and some photos of ideas to start the discussion and see what resonates with the clients. It is really helpful for me to see the home, the space and vantage points from where a painting will be viewed. I also like to get a feel for the colors they gravitate toward and what I may be able to incorporate into the painting. Shape and scale are super important, most folks tend to undersize their art. The photo above shows the starting point for a new installation for this beautiful home near the top of Deer Valley. You can see my photos laid out on the table, we talked about images, abstraction, color palette and scale.
As you can see, the triptych I brought up to show them was a tad too big for the wall they were looking to highlight. This wall can be seen from their front entrance, their living room, kitchen as well as from the slopes of Deer Valley, from the outside looking in. I am honored to have my work hanging so prominently in their beautiful home. I haven’t done many vertical triptychs but hope to do a few more since this turned out so well. This piece was originally three, 4′ wide x 8′ tall panels. I offered to cut down the two side panels so it would fit the space and voila! I think it actually works better in this format. Many thanks to the talented visionary, Suzanne Geibel McCammon, and her team at Oohs & Aahs Furniture & Design for making this happen!
If you are interested in commisioning a painting for your home or office, you can click this link to contact me. You can see more of my art in person @summitgallerypc on Main Street, Park City. The gallery is right below the iconic Town Lift!