first meeting

The first time we meet, it can be in my studio or out in the world somewhere like a park or coffee shop. We will get to know each other a little bit, the client can ask any questions they have, and we will discuss costs.

home visit/question session

If we decide to work together, the second meeting will ideally be in the client’s home. If this is not a possibility, we will decide on where to meet. However, I highly recommend being able to see the client’s space. How one chooses to decorate, what they keep around them, the energy within the home, tells me a lot about a person.

I will bring some general questions that will act as a jumping off point (sort of like an interview) designed to learn about a person’s aesthetic preferences and some personal history. Another reason it’s helpful to see one’s home space is it allows me to ask more questions because I can enquire about the things I see/feel.

the creative process

After the interview visit, I will begin the piece. This process is quite variable. Sometimes I may need to ask further questions, I might ask that the client comes to see the piece part way through, I might ask for another home visit. Each piece that I build is a different experience. The time each piece takes is variable as well. Some can be done in one sitting, some take months.

It is a journey that the client and I are taking together. My hope is that we both experience a bit of magic through this process.