Flying back home from Riviera Maya, I sat in the window seat as I always do, just in case a picture opportunity came my way. Fortunately, on our stop through Chicago, the pilot decided to give me a full tour of the city as we looped completely around the downtown area when we finally descended to the airport in Chicago.
I took tons of aerial shots of the city and skyline, including the Sears (Willis) tower, but of course taking pictures through that thick glass on the airplane can only mean sort-of-usable images. You just never know when they can be used for a real, meaningful purpose. I shoot persistently and obsessively. Just in case.
Fast forward two weeks, and a gentleman from Chicago contacted me. His office had a huge wall, and he needed some artwork for it. His name was Steve, and he just so happened to be from JNT Land Survey Services.
The wheels started turning immediately. A firm like this makes its living on precise boundary surveys using GPS and other fancy tools, including drawings using Autocad, an industry leader in 3D design, drafting, modeling, and architectural drawing. I just so happen to have an aerial Chicago skyline shot that I could evolve into an artistic and geometric architectural artwork of sorts. I got to work.
Because the shot alone just wasn’t enough, I incorporated abstract colors and images of movement to give it the depth and visual interest I was seeking. This is the moment AIRBORNE was born.
Next came a couple of options for the specific space. A little cropping. One panel or several? It was time to show Steve.
I was happy to hear that Steven approved of the artwork.
Next came an important decision. How could we give the artwork the most impact? (OK, that's MY FAVORITE QUESTION.) Steve thought some paint was in order. I agreed. Let's see some options. So with wonderful tehnology, we could get a feel for some different color options for the wall before he painted.
Steve had everything now to make an informed decision about what would look the absolute best in his space. What did he choose?
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BAM! Steve sent me this the other day. I love it when things just come together.
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This is why Franklin Arts exists. It is to create and reveal a unique and purposeful artwork for the perfect space. This artwork probably would have been delayed (or not born at all) if it weren’t for Steve. Many thanks to him. Oh, and thanks to that mystery pilot too!
