I absolutely adore this mixer. A lot of research and connections were utilized to try achieve accuracy on this theme, including but not limited to scales, claws, direction of the dragon, etc… The dragon is all 23kt gold with slight shading added and embellished with a fire stone Swarovski crystal for its eye. It reflects light from different angles, sometimes yellow, orange, and even red.
Really a great piece I am happy to have part of my collection / portfolio.
Enjoy!
Hi Everyone!
The one thing that seems to be confused the most is our rendering process…So I am posting this to share with you a more in-depth description of how it works.
Renderings are digital concepts of images I like or am inspired by, for the mixer shape, that I collect. They are only to gain an idea of layout, direction, sometimes colors and feel. They are never intended to be an exact representation of the artwork to be commissioned. I like to refer to them as our loose guideline, something to build from…as our inspiration or a foundation to ensure we’re both on the same page.
Sometimes when we go to paint the designs, they need to be adjusted to compliment the mixer shape. Sizes can vary, colors vary, and I may like to feel inspired to add additional things. Things I feel will take it to whole different level. A level that improves the initial concept we discussed.
The fee’s vary depending on simplified to complex. Starting at $50-$150. Each fee allows for up to 3 variations. If you choose to move forward upon approval the fee that was paid goes towards the artwork. If you choose not to proceed, the fee in non-refundable for my time.
If you do require more than 3 variations I will discuss your options further…the fee will not go towards the artwork because of the additional invested time it takes me to do the work. Additional fee may apply.
Here are a few examples for you to compare the concept, to completion of each hand crafted KitchenAid mixer!
BBB custom vintage burger themed mixer, original image by the amazing Michael Elins! With approval of course! 
Completed BBB theme
Close up of pinup on the mixer. Face at largest point is only 1.5 inches. All painted.
Burger on the opposite side, not rendered
Yellow Quatrefoil design
Yellow Quatrefoil Painted KitchenAid Mixer completed
Added “T”s and star patterns in the negative space
Lovely and fun spin on a sunflower design – concept
Completion of that concept. Now I could have rendered it on the larger model, but wasn’t thinking that night. LOL
Love the richness
Recognize this one? Yup, the Pioneer Woman one, for Mrs. Ree Drummond!
Completion of Ree's design. Custom painted to reflect her previous book. Nothing like an awesome Painted KitchenAid Mixer to match!
Other side
This is another personal fav
All 22kt Gold. Love the venetian flair and seeing it come to life.
Details, it’s all in the details…
This one was to reflect her original artwork in her kitchen by Artist Megan Meghan
Painted version completed
Close up
Senior PGA themed KitchenAid Concept
Completed artwork
Completed artwork
Other side completed artwork
This was a personal project. Fighter themed mixer
Completed painted KitchenAid Mixer. Pinup face is only an inch at the largest point. All Painted
Additional details not shown in rendering
Love this!
Concept of this amazing design…Flowers from her personal garden!
Completed!
Pinup artwork provided by Client
Completed with additional details not rendered
Pinup close up
Details and additional panels
Old glamour theme mixed with cherries!
Pinup changed a little, added a martini “cosmo” her fave kind…and some additional bling
Girl & The Goat mixer concept.
Completed Girl & The Goat custom KitchenAid
Old China themed KitchenAid
China with Custom Mixer
Completed
Additional high res images can be seen on our site at www.un-amore.com under our gallery. Thanks for looking! Nick
Love this polka dot mixer and I’ve wanted to do one for some time. In fact it’s one of many ideas I have! This one was finally brought to life. 
These are just few I have done for the Senior PGA presented by KitchenAid at Harbor Shores in MI.
*Un Amore INC., is unofficial and unaffiliated with KitchenAid.
This one is pretty awesome and we really enjoyed this one! I love everything about it, graphic, clean, bright, and classy!
Commissioned for Chef Stephanie Izard, Girl & The Goat…Check her out!
Enjoy!
My lovely friend and talented photographer Heather Lynn was able to stop in daily to document our process in painting the thirty Custom hand-painted KitchenAid Mixers for the Oscar nominees and presenters staying at the Four Seasons Hotel.
I was (and still am) very excited for this opportunity…Things don’t come easy and although it appears to from the outside, it’s not the case. That is why these opportunities I do get, I value. It’s a combination of my hard work, perseverance, and support…people that believe in what I do, because without that there is nothing. I have been very blessed and thank God each moment for all that I have had and continue to get.
Only appropriate by starting this off by thanking our wonderful sponsors and people that just make things happen, because nobody stands alone:
1. Lisa Gal
2. KitchenAid
3. Coast Airbrush
4. House of Kolor
5. Iwata Medea
6. Ephemera
7. Heather Lynn & Keith of Heather Lynn Photographie
8. Mariah M.
9. Zach V.
10. Mike L.
11. Abel S.
12. Lynn A.
13. Shane S.
14. Fai G.
15. Postnet Snohomish
16. Sherri Candland
I hope I haven’t left anyone out…if I did, my apologies. Let me know
This project was particularly difficult only because I can’t use any images or likeness that could or would potentially violate ip (intellectual property) rights. In addition to that another concern was timing and how fast I can produce these mixers. So with that said…I couldn’t get too elaborate and preferred to stay away from the typical cartoon look that everyone uses to express Hollywood. I wanted to achieve that old skool glamour and classic feel.
Here are the custom letterpress tags made by Ephemera
For the mens designs I wanted more of a Film Noir feel. For the Ladies, classic glamour and lets be honest, it’s always about what did they wear that night, right? So their theme came to be more of a premier night / red carpet.
I love these kinds of projects where I get to make up what ever I’d like. I think I changed it 3-4x. Even in progress LOL. That’s just how I roll.
Here are some of the nominees and presenters who were able to take home one of these limited edition bad boys…
1. Morgan Freeman
2. Al Roker
3. Octavia Spencer (winner)
4. Ann Curry
5. Janet McTeer (nominee Albert Nobbs)
6. Glenn Close (nominee Albert Nobbs)
7. Tina Fey (presenter)
8. Meredith Vieira (press)
9. Viola Davis (nominee The Help)
10. Berenice Bejo (nominee The Artist)
11. Michel Hazanavicius (winner The Artist)
12. Ryan Seacrest
13. Martin Scorsese (nominee Hugo)
14. Thomas Horn (actor Extremely Loud Incredibly Close)
15. Thomas Langmann (producer The Artist)
16. Stephen Daldry (Director Producer Extremely Loud Incredibly Close)
17. Leslee Dart PR for Martin Scorsese, Meryl Streep)
18. Ben Kingsley (actor Hugo)
19. Jessica Lange (actress)
20. Jean Dujardin (winner The Artist)
21. Michelle Williams (nominee)
22. Steve Buscemi (actor)
23. English Actor staying under alias
24. Twin Cities Live Giveaway
25. Charity
I chose to send the last of them to a few personal contacts on my list and kept two for my own personal collection.
So now, there is a chance to buy one on Ebay along with the entire swag bag! 100% of the proceeds will go to charity and since I don’t have all the information, please contact the seller for further details! What I do know is that this is a great opportunity and for a great cause.
Now for the eye-candy!
Really great opportunity to own one of the Academy Awards Limited Edition / Exclusive KitchenAid Mixers along with some other amazing items from the Four Seasons Swag Bags! Check it out and all the proceeds go to charity! Any questions, please contact the seller. I do not have any further information, but just wanted to spread the word
*Keep an eye out, I will be releasing the list of who received the mixers and some more behind the scenes images coming soon!
Loved this High Heel mixer with bling!
Custom Hand Painted Polar Bear KitchenAid Mixer
Polar Bear Themed Custom Painted KitchenAid Mixer
Mama and baby...
Macy’s is hosting a virtual event for Thursday. Please RSVP this link here.
The Knot is doing a bit on KitchenAid mixers (well, they are the #1 requested item on registries) and pretty excited that a few of my pieces will be included as a small part of it.
A special thanks to my lovely friend Heather Lynn She does all of our amazing shoots here at Un Amore. Her work is so creative, colorful, and unique!
This is a great event to take part in or even share for any bride to be! So please pass this information along. Looks really cool and I can’t wait to see it myself!
Special thanks to The Knot!!! Thank you for the consideration and opportunity!
Much love, Nick
