For Immediate Release: Graphic Encounter Fine Art est. 1970, headquartered in Aspen/Los Angeles, was engaged by R2 (R2A) Architects of Atlantic City, New Jersey, to custom design a portfolio of original works of art, which would subsequently be printed on Fine Art Paper, and custom framed for the guest room and guest suite renovation of Caesars Temple Tower – Atlantic City, New Jersey. Upon completion, Sue Corso, Sr. Interior Designer for R2, provided this testimonial – “Dear Ron, I wanted to take a moment to express what a pleasure it has been working with you and David Jordan Williams(GEFA’s creative...


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Graphic Encounter Fine Art Completes Custom Art Installation at Resorts World – Las Vegas, Nevada ASPEN, CO / LOS ANGELES, CA – Graphic Encounter Fine Art, a premier art consulting firm, has completed a new project in collaboration with Steelman Partners – Las Vegas, Nevada The project involved the custom design and creation of original works of art for the public area of Resorts World – Las Vegas, Nevada The custom-designed artworks were professionally printed on Fine Art Paper and custom-framed to specification for the public areas of this truly iconic Las Vegas Strip Casino Hotel. Working...


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Graphic Encounter Fine Art Completes Custom Art Installation at Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City ASPEN, CO / LOS ANGELES, CA – Graphic Encounter Fine Art, a premier art consulting firm, has completed a new project in collaboration with WATG SOSH Architects of Atlantic City, New Jersey. The project involved the custom design and creation of seven original works of art for the public area of IlVerdi Restaurant, located within the Tropicana Casino and Resort. The custom-designed artwork was infused into large-scale, laminated tempered glass surfaces, transforming the space with a captivating visual narrative. Graphic Encounter...


Graphic Encounter Fine Art – Aspen/Los Angeles is proud to announce the project award to create original works of art for Churchill Downs Race Track, the home of the Kentucky Derby. GEFA collaborated with WATG SOSH Architects of Atlantic City, New Jersey, to design original works of art printed on exotic substrates, including Di-bond Aluminum, Laminated Glass, Fine Art Paper, and Fine Art Canvas, as well as custom murals printed on premium wall vinyl, for the public areas of this iconic entertainment venue. Contact Ron Golbus – President – PH: 800-472-7445 – ron@graphicencounter.com – web: www.gefa.art


LAS VEGAS, NV – Graphic Encounter Fine Art, a leader in custom art and hospitality design, is honored to announce its selection to provide original works of art and photography for the iconic Paris Las Vegas hotel. This esteemed project is a collaboration with our valued partners at Caesars Entertainment and the internationally renowned design and architectural firm, Klai Juba Wald. Graphic Encounter Fine Art is deeply appreciative of this opportunity and is proud to contribute to a property as significant as Paris Las Vegas. Our team’s extensive experience, cultivated through a long-standing relationship with Caesars Entertainment dating back to...


I’ve had the privilege of working with many large-scale facilities that offer stunning pools and exceptional environments. Yet, one area that’s often overlooked is the pool deck itself—a space that should be seen as a direct extension of the property’s brand and guest experience. At Deckology, we go beyond safety and durability. Our high-performance surfaces are not only slip-resistant and maintenance-free, but they also unlock a world of design possibilities that traditional materials can’t match. This photo illustrates just how impactful even a subtle design change can be. What may seem like a minor enhancement can completely transform the space—elevating...


Singapore – 05 February 2025 – Coopers Hill, an international consultancy specialising in landscape architecture, urban design and masterplanning, today announced its acquisition of Scape Design UK, Europe’s premier hospitality and luxury lifestyle landscape architects. With its new London studio, Coopers Hill establishes its first European office marking the firm’s seventh international office following its Dubai opening in 2023. With a 40-year legacy of defining luxury hospitality landscape design, Coopers Hill has built an impressive portfolio of hotels and resorts across diverse environments and ecosystems. Under the leadership of Founder, Managing Partner and Design Director, Allen Kerton, the 2 firm...


Kohan ni Shitagau is a basic principle in Japanese garden design which asks us to listen to the land to see what action to take. I love that; it seemed natural to apply that to all areas of my life.I studied everything from garden design to Judo. I had a crazy sense of balance when I was younger and although I didn’t formally attend, became the lead sparring partner for the West Point Judo team. I found myself studying many of the principles borne of this culture that surfaced in unexpected and profound ways. At age thirty-three, I started painting....


They say that lightning never strikes in the same place twice, but for insurers, it strikes over 250,000 times per year, causing hundreds of millions of dollars in damages. In fact, the cost of homeowners’ claims for damage due to lightning strikes has increased dramatically — up 20 percent over the last three years. According to a new Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) analysis of homeowners’ insurance data, there were 256,000 lightning claims in 2006, causing about $882 million in insured losses. The I.I.I. puts the average claim for lightning at $3,446. By comparison, in 2004, there were about 278,000 lighting...