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PRODUCTION DRAWINGS
You may not be able to put your finger on it exactly. But even if you aren't an architect, you can certainly tell the difference between a carving that has been scaled appropriately, and one that is too tall, wide, or has disproportionate profile ratios within itself. Knowledge of classical profile proportions, as well as an understanding of Human, Residential, and Monumental scale, has been integral to the authentic look of our carvings.
Excellent Drawings Make Excellent Carvings! - This mantra of ours cannot be emphasized enough. It is one of the most important aspects of our work. A good drawing leaves nothing open to the interpretation of either the carver, or the design team that must approve the details prior to the beginning of carving. Every radius and return is detailed. It eliminates doubt of what the final product is expected to look like, and the possibility of the finished piece turning out much different from the client's original expectations.
The drawing process also gives us the opportunity to make corrections to the scale and shape of the mantel before it is carved from stone. Drawings are fine tuned after a final site fitting where we often make slight adjustments that turn a good piece into a spectacular one.
We have emphasized the quality of our drawings as much as we have emphasized the capability of our carvers. That is one of the most important reasons why we can produce custom piece after custom piece that meets, or exceeds, the expectations of our clients. The drawings do not leaving anything to chance or interpretation.
