Creative Process
Ian Cunningham’s art creation process is a harmonious blend of precision and passion.Explore the design process, a glimpse into how professional photography transforms into captivating finished artworks.
Initial Discussions With The Client
Once an initial enquiry is made, we follow up with a detailed discussion as to the client’s individual requirements and agree a timescale and pricing. The process then can start – with original, professionally taken photographs.
Original Photographs To Line Art Drawings
Ian then produces a hand-drawn line drawing of the subject, using the photographs as reference. (This process takes usually between seven and fifteen hours from start to finish, depending on the complexity of the subject.)
Colour Large Format Artwork
The line drawing is then scanned into our computer suite, where individual sections are then spot coloured, to create a “flat” image.
Away from the computer, the artwork is transferred to a large drawing table, where over the space of the next few days, multiple layers of detail and shadow are added, again by hand.
The artwork is then transferred back into the computer equipment, where all the detail and shadowing is added to the finished artwork using a professional graphics tablet system, resulting in a high-definition digital file.
Ian Attends Various Motosport Events
From SIlverstone to Brands Hatch to Donington Park, many of Ian’s photographs are captured during track days, team motorsport test days and racing events at various UK circuits. Ian will also arrange personal visits to the commissioning client’s home or workplace .
Photographs To Line Art Drawings
Ian then produces a hand-drawn line drawing of the subject, using the photographs as reference. (This process takes usually between seven and fifteen hours from start to finish, depending on the complexity of the subject.)
Colour Large Format Artwork
The line drawing is then scanned into our computer suite, where individual sections are then spot coloured, to create a “flat” image.
Away from the computer, the artwork is transferred to a large drawing table, where over the space of the next few days, multiple layers of detail and shadow are added, again by hand.
The artwork is then transferred back into the computer equipment, where all the detail and shadowing is added to the finished artwork using a professional graphics tablet system, resulting in a high-definition digital file.
Final Proofing And Artwork Production
When these two processes have been completed, (usually taking between 25 and 35 hours, again depending on the complexity of the subject matter!), the “Master” digital file is sent (electronically) to our colleagues at a large format commercial printing company, who print (in a variety of sizes and formats), frame and varnish the artwork into a finished individual canvas wall-art or frameable, high-quality, flat “art-print”.
Art Commisions By Ian Cunningham
This same process is used for both our bespoke, individual commissions as well as our (low volume) reproduction “prints” – this way we can ensure that the highest quality is both controlled and maintained throughout.
