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Gallery Renard – Heraldry

Hand drawn family trees, pedigree charts and hand painted coats of arms

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Techniques

THE RANGE OF DRAWING AND PAINTING TECHNIQUES

In principle, all art techniques can be realized by us. For optimal results, we have specialized in the following four core areas. Each technique has its advantages and disadvantages as well as a special area for ​​application.

A colorless graphic with a high variety of details can be realized using the pencil technique.

Pencil Drawings

Classic & Timeless

We mainly use watercolors to create pedigree charts and family tree drawings. Even small details can be precisely worked out.

Watercolor Paintings

Colorful & Versatile

Ink drawings captivate with their deep black colour and are very similar to pen drawings. Shades of gray are simulated with hatching. For a coat of arms, it is the perfect preliminary stage for digitization.

Ink Drawings

Monochrome & High Contrast

We mainly use the acrylic technique for paintings of coat of arms in order to create opaque color areas on the document paper or parchment.

Acrylic Paintings

Colorful & Elegant

For every project
suitable image carriers & tool

The choice of painting technique is always a question of taste. First and foremost, ask yourself whether you want a colored painting or a black and white drawing. We would be happy to advise you and of course without obligation.

Our Work

Workplace Snapshots

We always try to capture as many work steps as possible with the camera in order to give you a transparent impression of how we work. Here is a very small insight:

Coloring

Metallic shine trough effect color

Coloring

Description

With the the effect colors gold and silver, metallic accents can be set on the coat of arms.

Details
  • Technique: Watercolor
  • Tags: Watercolor, family tree,crest, coat of arms, goldcolor

Family tree drawing

Big project-pencil drawing

Family tree drawing

Project

The many signs with the data of the individual persons are put down on paper with exact dimensions.

Details
  • Technique: Pencil

Illustrations

City as secondary element

Illustrations

Description

Elaborate secondary illustrations can also be integrated into the overall painting of a family tree.

Details
  • Technique: Watercolor

Drawing Coat of Arms

Black and white implementation of a coat of arms

Drawing Coat of Arms

Description

The colors of a coat of arms are worked out in different shades of gray using the pencil technique.

Details
  • Technique: Pencil

Elements of Crests

Detailed elaboration

Elements of Crests

Description

All elements of a coat of arms, here the crest above, are worked out in detail and plastically.

Details
  • Technique: Acyrlic

Minor Elements

Croat of arms as minor element

Minor Elements

Description

Coats of arms can also be incorporated into a pencil drawing as a secondary element, in addition to the family tree.

Details
  • Technique: Pencil

Acrylic Painting

Bright and intense colors

Acrylic Painting

Description

With the acrylic technique, particularly bright, opaque and intensive colors can be achieved in crest paintings.

Details
  • Technique: Acrylic

Complexity

Complex implementation of a family tree

Complexity

Description

Family trees can be shown with alternative representations. The many individual panels, connected geometrically, are surrounded by individual vine leaves and grapes.

Details
  • Technique: Watercolor

Lettering

Integrated lettering

Lettering

Description

Lettering such as headings or mottos, like the entire tree, are implemented on paper by hand.

Details
  • Technique: Pencil

Diverse decoration

Embellished with several secondary illustrations

Diverse decoration

Description

There are no limits to creativity when decorating family trees. In addition to city views or coats of arms, several individual motifs that are important for the family history can also be set.

Details
  • Technique: Watercolor

Different hardness

Effect by different pencils

Different hardness

Description

Effects and shades of gray in drawed trees in the pencil technique can be created with pencils of different degrees of hardness.

Details
  • Technique: Pencil

Family Crest

Family Crest as secondary element in a watercolor painting

Family Crest

Description

Placing the family crest next to the family tree is a very good idea. This can be realized in the form of a full coat of arms or, as can be seen here, as a simple shield.

Details
  • Technique: Watercolor

Sub-Element Portrait

A drawing of a person as a secondary element

Sub-Element Portrait

Description

Drawings of people as secondary elements of a family tree are only available in a reduced form. A drawing for each individual panel would appear overloaded and can hardly be implemented due to the space available.

Details
  • Technique: Pencil

Multiple Copies

One Family Tree- three versions

Multiple Copies

Description

A family tree was made in three copies by hand.

Details
  • Technique: Watercolor

Lettering on Crests

Fine Lettering on Paintings

Lettering on Crests

Description

With paintings of coats of arms, fine lettering can be placed on the document paper with ink.

Details
  • Technique: Watercolor

Workplace Family Tree

Working materials for the creation of a painting

Workplace Family Tree

Description

With the help of a previously created digital template, the elements of the total work of art are put on paper. For this we need different brushes, water and high-quality paints.

Details
  • Technique: Watercolor

Our Qualities

Service as a matter of course

In all our projects, we build on a relaxed, personal cooperation and take our supervision seriously!

Transparent fixed prices

The time required for our family tree drawings and coat of arms paintings is estimated in advance of processing and assessed with a binding total price (even for larger projects). There are no confusing hourly bills or other cost traps with us!

Non-binding advice

Good service is a matter of course and not an expensive luxury! We would be happy to advise you personally and without obligation in the run-up to processing. There are many contact options available for individual questions.

Flexible working method

Family tree projects do not have to be processed in a highly professional manner so that we can work with them. You are welcome to send us your documents informally. We can also easily incorporate hand-drawn sketches for the coats of arms and hand-written family tree data.

Handicrafts from Germany

With pride and tradition

“Each project is unique and extremely exciting, because no two trees are alike. Starting with the first notes to the final result on drawing paper, we experience interesting family stories with our customers. We are excited to help visualize these narratives.“

The Wegners, management

Project Phases

From the inquiry to the finished family tree painting or hand-painted coat of arms.

Advice

We advise you in detail, without obligation and free of charge on your project. As a rule, you do not need an appointment for comprehensive for telephone infomation.

concept

Before we start drawing on paper, we develop a digital concept. All proportions, lettering and the positions of any secondary elements can be adjusted together.

100% Handwork

All of our finished works are 100% created with brushes and pencils on paper. We generally do not offer prints or partial prints.

shipment

We send the pictures worldwide! The shipping conditions have been optimized over the years so that we can guarantee safe shipping.

References & Data

Statistics for the statisticians

2200
Projects
12100
labeled plates
440
sqm-image carrier
11
Years

The data is based on an average family tree drawing with around 55 people on a 40x50cm image carrier – as of July 2023.
Ahnenforschung

Thanks to the heraldists & genealogists

We are first and foremost artists, not scientists. In contrast to the classic heraldist, we have no special access to databases, for example to register a coat of arms or to carry out genealogical research.

However, with several hundred drawings and paintings per year commissioned by art lovers, we reserve the right to be absolute experts in dealing with these drawing instruments. More than ten years of experience in the field of coat of arms and family tree painting and a correspondingly accumulated professional and stylistic know-how can also testify that you can always expect high-quality results from us.

At this point, our respect also belongs to the numerous archive detectives on the traces of human history, who provide us with the necessary data for our unique projects!

Our Services

Art & Heraldry

Our company stands for high competence of family tree drawing and coat of arms painting. We visualize your personal family history! You can see specific areas of responsibility here:

Family Tree

Visualization of genealogical records as drawings or paintings

The creation of hand-drawn family trees and pedigrees is one of our core competencies. At the end of a genealogical research, we are the right contact to present the data record graphically. The respective family tree or pedigree is created in laborious manual work.


• Individual tree representations
• Digital Concept with customization options
• 100% hand drawn on paper
• Various design options

Designing Coats of Arms

Reproduction of existing coats of arms and new drafts of concepts

Hand-painted coats of arms are still very popular today. We create impressive paintings from old drawings or photographs. We would be happy to check the feasibility of a motif without obligation.


• Reproductions based on a descriptions of coat of arms
• Refreshing poorly recognizable templates
• Creation of paintings of coat of arms according to the customer’s request
• Advice according to heraldic rules
• Support for a foundation of a coat of arms

Illustrations

We decorate your family trees, coats of arms and certificates with any illustrations you like.

Depending on the customer’s wishes, we produce colored illustrations using acrylic or watercolor techniques, as well as black and white graphics with pencils or as ink drawings. Each drawing and each painting is created entirely by hand. We do not offer art prints!


• Expertise in realistic drawings & paintings
• Precise work with high-quality instruments
• Professional portrait painting
• Clean, routine work

Genealogy

We connect you with experienced genealogists or support you with your research.

Do you need support with genealogical research, do you need help with older writings and documents, or are you simply missing a reference to your pedigree? We have the possibilities and the contacts to provide you with some additional data for genealogical research.


• Diskrete Datenübermittlung
• Transparente Abrechnunungsmodelle
• Forschungsprotokolle
• Digitalisierung von Registereinträgen
• Transkription älterer Dokumente

Contact

We are happy to take the time for you!

TEL.: +49 (2242) 9048-771

MOBIL.: +49 (174) 5391-611

KURHAUSSTR. 107
HENNEF(SIEG), NRW 53773, GERMANY

info@gallery-renard.com
https://www.zeichenfuchs.de

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