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Artist Spotlight: Lavanya Gulati EDMONTON, Canada (5 February)-Painter Lavanya Gulati is grabbing the attention of the art world through her beautiful murals. These large-scale works of art, most of which depict the natural world, can be seen from public streets throughout Edmonton and a few other cities across Canada. "I love the process of turning something artificial, like a concrete wall, into an entirely new creation;" says Ms. Gulati. "Despite living in urban areas, we can still find ways to stay connected to the environment. I hope that my work reminds people about this." Customer input is an essential part of the planning process, and Ms. Gulati requires a minimum of three weeks to finalize any design plan. She says that her painting can be completed quickly once she has a clear vision of the final result. Surprisingly, Ms. Gulati's customers are expected to clean and treat the area where the mural is to be painted. Ms. Gulati says this not only cuts down on costs but also allows customers to be a part of the work. She advises on supplies for this task and has a video with comprehensive step-by-step instructions on her Web site, www.gulatiart.ca. ========= E-Mail message To: contact@gulatiart.ca From: a_rankin(@omail.ca Date: 8 February Subject: Inquiry Dear Ms. Gulati, I read the recently published article about your work, and I was impressed with the photos of your murals that I found online. My coffee shop is relocating, and we need two murals: 1. On one side of the two-story building (852 Stockert Street, exterior wall), I would like a dramatic and eye-catching mural that potential customers will notice. 2. In the main indoor seating area, I'm trying to create a relaxing atmosphere with a forest scene. I will save pieces of the wooden floor of our current site, which is to be torn down, and I would like those to be included somehow. Would it be possible to meet this week to discuss the work and get sketches of your proposed designs by 18 February? I can provide a deposit by bank transfer as soon as we sign a contract. Albert Rankin

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