THE POWER OF PAINT

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life at the workshop #thepowerofpaint #alwayshandpaint #studio

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We're thrilled to present these special installation photos of our largest commission to date.  Extensive research, dedicated labor, and exceptional craftsmanship made this 'steam-punk meets Romanticism' painting possible. This painting was custom designed for a Connecticut based non-ferrous metal recycling business. 

"The Allegory of Prime Materials" 

Oil on Linen

144" x 60"

Captivating lighting and a somber landscape set the scene for this industrial allegory. Man-made methods of extraction and transportation are beautifully juxtaposed with the natural environment. Seven figures are set in the foreground, each representing a non-ferrous metal and characterized with anthropomorphic attributes. The intense chiaroscuro lighting draws attention to these figures while providing great contrast to the dark background surrounding them. The modes of transportation represented in this work aim to demonstrate an international scale of importance while objects surrounding the figures display a range of products in pure, recycled, and scrap forms.

A series of timelines are present in the painting. Concepts explored include the miraculiuos birth and rebirth of non-ferrous metals, the development of industrial modes of global transportation, and insights into the importance and history of a fourth-generation leader in the metal recycling industry. 

Image Design: Melica Bloom

Painting Execution: Ben Keller

Copper Frame: Rick Harden

Photos: Gregory Hartzell Digital Imaging

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Always doing things #inthestudio

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Yesterday's unveiling was awesome. Perfect weather. Thanks to everyone who came out and made this mural possible

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In five days we put in over 100 hours of work to paint this mural.  

250 square feet of pounce pattern, 100% hand painted

Original design based off of historic photographs from Plainfield, CT.

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You know the job is done when.... #handpainted #lettering #thepowerofpaint #murals #sherwinwilliams

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Getting ready to lay down a mural tomorrow

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Wall prep. Big job starting tomorrow. #mixing #sherwinwilliams #nofilter #thepowerofpaint #handpaint #murals #design

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250 square feet ready to be pounced. Long night ahead #thepowerofpaint #pattern #colonialhealthandrehab

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A few minutes of meditation. TGIF. #rogue #studiochillin

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Get shit done. Installation in less than two weeks. #primematerials #progress #deathbypaint #allegory #oilonlinen

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This is Ben.  He is awesome.  He is always covered in paint.  He constantly pulls all nighters to meet deadlines. He likes loud music and black hoodies and pushing himself until he collapses.  

This guy makes things happen and is the artistically skilled half of the business.  Thanks for kicking ass. 

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Giovanni Lorenzo Bertolotto, Hagar and the Angel, 17th century

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On point

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Turning nothing into something

The majority of our clients are not artists. This is typically why we are hired.

During initial meetings, a language barrier has to be broken.  This is so important in developing an understanding between client and contractor.  Artists speak in images, spatial concepts, and composition.  A huge part of our working process is translating client's broad verbal ideas into a workable piece of art that is powerful and descriptive for their business.

The progress photos above show an extremely successful translation from our clients ideas into a masterpiece.  There have been many long steps along the way, and we are excited to reveal this piece very soon.  

-Melica

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Inside the CSX Northwest Ohio Intermodal Terminal. GE Evolution Series locomotives pass through the CSX network day and night, helping to ship 50 million tons of freight across 21,000 miles of track.  

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This.