Salon 25: The Bird and The Butterfly

The Bird and The Butterfly

The bird and butterfly represent a harmony in nature, two creatures with wings to fly. Beautiful but, one source of beauty to nourish the other, just as those who seek your spa, take beauty to gain beauty.

The sculptural element in this design are rendered in a granite finish so as to incorporate the grey tones that had been mentioned in contrast to the deeper colors. The painted aspects of this mural would be designed in the computer and printed in vinyl.

First, I would like to thank you for the opportunity of submitting ideas for your new and great space. I have every confidence that it will not only prevail as one of the most special places of it's kind but, also as an attraction in one of the greatest cities in the world.

All of the designs that I've submitted are intended to be created in a very deep relief, suggesting weight, substance and richness.

My mediums for projects of this kind are: Carved styrofoam, refined with gypsum and then coated in a structural urethane resin for durability. The art work is then primed and treated with a variety of different mediums to achieve its textures and colors.

Of course none of these designs are final, they are all basically sketches meant to stimulate the imagination. They can be changed, reconfigured or rendered in entirely different colors of textures. I'm sure that all of the colors will be subject to adjustment once I am made aware of the floor covering and wall treatments.

As these design each represent large areas and detail the prices will average between $15,000 to $20,000. Smaller walls will of course cost less while larger walls may cost more.

Generally, my method of payment is as follows: 50% of the total to begin a project and, 50% of the total at the projects completion.

I have also studied the photos of the original architectural details that you wish to recreate. You were absolutely correct in believing that a full mold would be required. In order to give you an accurate price, I will have to return and take measurements.

yours truly

Mike Fontana

201 314 5737