MASTER HEIRLOOMS
Beautiful Portraits.
Every family is unique. We take the time to understand what matters most to you so we can create portraits tha refelct your connectin today and become part of your family's legacy.
Meaningful Memories
CONNECTION: We focus on your family's connection and the authentic interactions.
EXPERTISE: Professional lighting. Clothing Selection.
ARTWORK: Artist curating your artwork as framed Master Heirlooms designed to be displayed in your beautiful home.
LEGACY: Artwork that your kids will cherish for generations because it holds meaningful memories of their history.
THE MASTER HEIRLOOM STAGES
Above is the original image as captured, during a dance recital session. The sisters have been dancers their whole life and it was time to capture them at this age and stage of thier dance life.
Here the Master Heirloom is being delivered. Complete with framing, backer, wall bumpers and hanging hardware.
This image is the completed digital image that has been edited, color matched, and fully painted, pixel by pixel.
The total hours required to get the image to this stage was 42 hours.
Next, it's off to print and stretched onto the frame for hand embellishment.
01 - CONSULT
02 - CURATE
03 - CREATE
04 - CELEBRATE
HOW DOES IT WORK?
YOU ASK. WE ANSWER
What is a Master Heirloom?
It's an image that has been edited specifically for painting. It's then printed on archival canvas with Giclee inks and sealed to last for years. Next, it's hand embellished with oils and acrylics to bring out the light, shadows, and key features to give it that old master touch. It's finished with a beautiful frame, backer and hangers; ready for your home.
How do we know the perfect size?
You can send us a cell phone picture of your wall(s) that you'd like to hang the Master Heirloom on. We place a digital copy of your image into the picture of your wall and scale it to size. This way you can see YOUR image on YOUR wall and know it will be perfectly sized.
What should we wear?
We recommend coordinating colors, but not matching colors.
Solids or very small print are great. Patterns & stripes are not recommended. Just ask us and we can provide detailed guidance.
Go glam or choose your everyday look.
HMUA recs available on request.
Where are Master Heirloom portraits taken?
Anywhere actually. Some families love the outdoors in the fall. Some have their's taken in a location with familiar connection. While others select a studio version.
During your complimentary consult, we will work closely with you to understand your home's "feel" and help select location, colors, outfits, framing, etc.
How long does a session last?
All sessions are 60 minutes.
How long does it take to ceate a Master Heirloom?
From the date of the session, it typically takes 12-14 weeks.
Within about a week, the image will be fully edited and ready for your review.
Once you have approved the image, it's printed, stretched on the frame, and painting begins. Printing and stretching is about 10-14 business days.
Painting begins next, and this is what takes the time. We literally are waiting on paint to dry in between coatings.
Once it's complete, framing takes about 2 weeks, and then it's delivered the next week.
What size Master Heirlooms do you recommend?
We recommend the size that fits your walls and beautiful home.
The actual size we can print / paint ranges from 16X20 up to 40X60, plus framing.
Homes that have 8' tall walls can usually handle a 24X36 Master Heirloom with framing, or a collage of (2) 16X24s in a portait position.
Eitherway, we will show you on our screen in the viewing gallery, YOUR image on YOUR walls, perfectly sized/scaled before we print.
The Masterpiece isn't the portrait.
The Masterpiece isn't the lighting or shadows.
The Masterpiece isn't the brushstorkes, the colors, or tone & texture.
The Masterpiece is actually the family.
We are simply the artist entrusted to reveal it.
THE FOCUSED LENS PORTRAITS - WHAT IS A MASTER PIECE PORTRAIT
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