Open Studios Invitation: Madacsi+Cunningham+Vandegrift Studios

OPEN STUDIOS
Sunday, June 28th 12 PM - 4 PM
Susan Madacsi • Erin Cunningham • April Vandegrift

Did you know that Garden City is inundated with artists and entrepreneurs?
We are inviting you to come hang with us for an afternoon of art, music, food and drinks at our art and design studios. Most of our invited venders are part of this rising community. Bring your friends and family for a unique opportunity to get familiar with the artists, the artwork, some locally owned business and the entrepreneurial spirit!

• edibles and libations from •
Highlands Hollow • ST(r)EAM Coffee
El Torito Taco Truck • Cinder Wines

• with musical entertainment from •
Thomas Paul • Jean Cardeño

Artist Headquarters

611 East 44th Street
Studios 3&4
Garden City, ID

The Process of Collaborative Design

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The Process of Collaborative Design

Some brief reflections on a recent project...

There are many occasions when I work directly with a design professional and their client. Here is a brief breakdown of my most recent commission where all three parties brought forward ideas and how the original conceptual drawing evolved into the final piece, "Mountain Cloud."

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Concept Drawing: Communicates the details of the design and prepares both artist and client for the creative process.

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Color Palette: Colors have inherent meanings, which can vary depending on the environment and the client’s own esthetics.



I chose these colors to indicate a ridgeline, rosey shear cliffs, pine trees, and rolling hills that lead up and into the mountains.

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Variations on a Theme: After submitting the first color drawing, the designer voiced that her client was looking for a reticulated edge reminiscent of another work, "Big Red." With that information, I revised the edge treatment. I also played with color to explore other possibilities.

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Room with a View: The designer sent an image of the visible horizon from the client's home, suggesting the ridgeline emulate the one in their view.

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Integrated Ideas: Studying the ridgeline image, I began to incorporate these elements into the design. 

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Combined Creativity: After a number of drawing rounds and client input, we settled on a final concept for the commission.

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Mountain Cloud: A final image of the work installed in its new home. I provided custom hardware for easy installation and the clients are very pleased with their commissioned artwork.