Portraits

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Hello, I'm Steve Wood and I'm a monochromatic, representational portrait painter.

 

I'm often asked about my process. I start with a blank, white, gesso-prepped canvas. After lightly sketching an image of my subject onto the canvas with pencil, the rest is all transparent airbrush paint, sprayed through my Iwata CM-SB airbrush. I use a number of different erasers and scratching tools to remove paint, creating necessary texture and depth. My paintings all include professional matting and framing and come ready for your wall with coated wire hanger installed.

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If interested in commissioning a portrait, you should have a clear, well focused reference picture of your desired portrait subject. If it's a public figure, I can work with you to find the perfect photo. You should also have an approximate idea of the size you want. ​

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Feel free to reach out, I'm happy to paint for you!

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Murals

 

As owner and creative at SWood Art, I would love to provide you with a custom wall mural that will energize your home or business. I'll work closely with you to bring the project from your idea to reality and will make sure you're happy with the final result.

 

Homeowners, think about how you want to feel when you're in the room with your mural. What kind of atmosphere would you like it to create? Will it be in a high energy game room, bar or theater room? In a soothing and relaxing setting? An inviting, yet classy entryway?

 

Business owners, think about what you want your mural to "say" to your public. Will it include the company logo/branding? Strong motivation at a fitness club? Nostalgic scene in a speakeasy setting? Bright, bold action at an indoor go cart track? Calm serenity in a Yoga studio? Whatever your business, together we can make it a one-of-a-kind and memorable experience for your customers.

 

Whether you want residential or commercial mural work, feel free to contact me. I'm happy to answer all your questions and get your project under way!

 

Interesting mural facts:

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A mural can increase foot traffic by up to 80%. (Source: Inc magazine)

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A mural can increase sales by up to 30%. (Source: Entrepreneur magazine)

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79% of people think a mural can make an area more attractive and improve their overall experience. (Surce: ipsos)

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Businesses with murals are perceived as more community-oriented by 75% of consumers. (Source: Forbes)

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Over 60% of people say they have taken photos of murals and shared them on social media, which can lead to increased brand exposure. (Source: Forbes)

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Hand painted murals are perceived as more authentic and unique by 80% of consumers. (Source: The Dieline)

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