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 July 2002 Installed September 2002 Mixed Media paintings for the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Dallas, TX 6 canvas panels, each 36"W x 48"H |
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| 1. The project began some months ago with an idea from an executive at Woodbine Development, owner of the Hyatt Regency hotel in downtown Dallas. I was called in to meet with the interior designer, the executive in charge of the project, and the gallery, Carson Art. | 2. We discussed the basics of the project, size of the panels, and what type of imagery was desired. I was furnished with packets of information and photos for each panel. | ||||||
| 3. I chose one era and produced a rough drawing with the basic layout that I would use over the complete project. With some design decisions made, I was then able to do a full size layout on canvas. The canvas went to Carson Art, where the designer and client could review it. | 4. With the basic design approved, I completed the layout of the five additional panels, which were also approved. With this step completed, I went to the hotel to see the installation area. | ||||||
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| 5. With the information gained by walking the site, I developed a palette that coordinates with the surrounding area. I also changed the scale of the design so it would "read" better from a distance. I submitted the changes, and the project won final approval. | |||||||
| 6. The work began by sketching the layout in soft charcoal. The main design element of each panel is a musical instrument. I used a projector to scale the image to the panel. |
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| 7. The next step was blocking in the focal image with a wash of paint. This acts as a placeholder, and allows the image to be scaled correctely so the series is consistent. |
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| 8. Next is assembling all the collage elements. I have a considerable amount of photos and memorabilia from many different sources. The size and placement of each element is vitally important. Each single panel must work both on it's own and as part of the series. | This is probably the most time consuming phase and I am having a great time. | ||||||
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| 9. July 2002 - I am block painting sections of the canvases. Since I have most of the elements collected, it's time to add color. This is not the final stage of color, as I always give myself leeway to make changes as all the elements come together. |  |
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August 2002 10. After the collage elements are all decided upon, it's time to do the final color blocks. Not only do the colors have to balance on each panel, but they have to go together sequentially, panel by panel. |
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| 11. Each collage element is produced from a digital image on archival paper using archival inks. They are sized according to the placement in the panel. The black and white older photos are all hand-tinted. Some also received an umber wash. Placement is by size, shape,color, and relation to other images by subject. |  |
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| 12.The elements were adhered by coating the entire canvas and the backs of each image with acrylic gloss medium. They were placed using a T-square, then ironed on. Heat creates the bond. This photo shows two panels with bonded images. |  |
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| 13. The next step was to go back in and paint the central images. Several coats of varnish, and they are done. |
Installation September 16, 2002 Click on images below for an enlargement. |
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