How to Create Art that your Customer Wants in 2024'
This Project was for a St. Petersburg Florida Client. Marybeth was interested in a Unique Abstract Fish Sculpture for her Ocean Front Home.
Like Every Project @ The Metal Sculpture Studios, I stay in Close Contact with my Clients and Make Myself Very Available without even acknowledging it, until I started writing this Blog!
With every Project I pursue, I am always waiting for the Moment when all the pieces fall into Place to create something truly Unique that my Client will absolutely Love and Ultimately... I will too!
Marybeth and her Husband's main concerns were the Uniqueness, Size, and Overall Dimensions to fit perfectly in the Space of there Awesome Patio!......That's all!
The Best and Most Rewarding Projects are the one's from Amazing Clients that allow you to be Creative. It makes all the hard work and countless hours involved with Site Specific Art...... worth it!!!
After researching Florida's Native Fish Species, I ran across the " Tarpon " ( Megalops ) and immediately noticed the Metallic, Shiny, Diamond - Like scales of this Huge Fish! VERY, VERY Cool!!!!
The 1st thing I recommended was to add a 3D like effect to this Piece to really make it Stand Out and be easily noticeable from several yards away. I honestly was not sure How I would implement this but I knew this had to be a key Element of this piece of
The 2nd thing I suggested was to use the "Diamond-Like" Scales of the Tarpon to OUR advantage.
This will be the 3D Effect I wanted from the very beginning. Shape Individually cut, Marine Grade, Aluminum Diamonds Pieces into A Mesh-Like Grid and Dish them to protrude from the wall of there Patio, around 5" or so,
Beveling each edge of each piece to Reflect Light from Multiple Angles. The Client really liked this Idea and made some suggestions as well. We both agreed that we wanted our Fish to be its own Species of Fish somewhat, We did NOT want our Piece to look Exactly like a Tarpon.
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The 3RD Idea I suggested was to incorporate Real Silicon Bronze and Copper Sheet with a Nice "Coral Like" Patina.
This was the Element we needed to make Our Piece Original and "One Of A Kind"!
visible to all passing by enjoying the beautiful St. Petersburg, Florida Coastal Area!
Conclusion = [Communication is Key]
"Making Suggestions" and "Focusing" on what the Customer is Trying to Achieve
with the Custom Art Work are two of the most important things to Consider.
But I have found the Absolute Best Method is to "Ask and Listen to Their Suggestions"!!!
Once Terminology has been established between parties, Most Clients have really Fascinating Ideas.
Either they never knew how to explain what they wanted or never worked with an
Artist willing to work closely enough with Clients to Create what they Truly Want
for their Homes, Galleries, Parks, Gardens, Business's and Churches.
This is the "Unique Difference" that The Metal Sculpture Studios provides.
Pieces are not Simply made to be sold. They are Created with the Buyers.
Customer Reviews
MaryBeth, St. Petersburg, Florida
James is a very talented artist.
Through his artistic expertise and his vision, he turned our Metal Wall Sculpture into an extraordinary piece of art unique to our home and lifestyle in Florida.
We would definitely use the Metal Sculpture Studios again and highly recommend him for your projects!
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