Studio notes
Inside the studio: bringing image and light together
A light painting brings two kinds of work together: the artwork you see during the day, and the lighting that reveals selected details after dark. Both are developed in my studio in Vilnius.
Begin with the image, then consider the light
The daytime image needs to work as an artwork in its own right. For a custom project, that might mean adjusting a photograph, redrawing part of a supplied image or creating a visual from a written idea.
Once the daytime visual is agreed, I develop the night design. The question is which shapes, outlines or details should become visible when the painting is illuminated. The light is integrated into the artwork, rather than fitted as a decoration on the canvas surface.
Making the design physical
After the day and night mockups have been approved, the project moves into physical production. I prepare the canvas, assemble and solder the lighting components, fit them inside the artwork and check the result.
The photographs below show actual work at the bench: preparing the artwork and soldering a connection. They are part of the hands-on process that brings the image and its lighting system together.
Seeing both versions before it leaves
I make each piece myself and check it as the work develops. The daytime artwork and its illuminated appearance need to be considered together: the image remains complete by day, while the night design draws attention to the details chosen for light.
For a custom order, the approved mockups give us a shared direction before I make the physical painting. They also give you a chance to ask for refinements to the agreed idea.
You can meet me on the About the artist page. If you are planning a piece of your own, the custom design guide explains the preparation and approval stages.