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Composing Oil Paintings with the Aid of a Viewfinder
A convenient tool that no artist should ever be without is a viewfinder. This article covers what they are, how to make one and how to use it.
Landscape paintings are works of art that portray earthy scenery such as mountains, valleys, trees, rivers, t...
Gallery Wraps – Art With No Boundaries
Art has always been subjective, so too is how art should be viewed. We have always relied on the expertise of Custom Picture Framers to suggest the perfect frame, or to select the best color combination of mat-board to enhance the art rather than to detr...
Tips for Outside Photography
Are you one of those people who loves to take pictures but the ones you take outside of your friends, family, ect. don’t quite turn out the way you want them to. For example their faces are shadowed or there is a harsh glare. Obviously you don&rsquo...
The Trick With Colors
You need not purchase an expensive work of art for the right framing selections can easily transform an inexpensive print or poster into this. In terms of mat colors you want one that serves to enhance your art. Having a double or triple mat will help whe...
Mat Board And Framing Your Artwork
Mat board is a vital component to a finished framed piece of artwork. The mat board might add color to the overall look of the artwork inside the frame, and it always helps to increase air circulation inside the frame, which is vital to preventing moistu...
Reviewing the Keencut Excalibur 5000 Cutter
Reviewing the Keencut Excalibur 5000 Cutter
Vertical cutters feature a single sliding counter-balanced head with 3 cutting and scoring tools ready for instant use. This Multi-Purpose Cutter cuts through a variety of sheet materials easily, cleanly,...
Frame Your Picture In Style
Whether you are a fine-art photographer or a painter, one of the most exciting moments is finishing your artwork. You will then want to be able to show it to the world and the best way to do that is to invest in a picture frame. You will find many diffe...
Beyond Simple Picture Frames
Picture frames are great way to express the creativity in you. From child art to professional drawings, proper framing adds a unique look. Some people like to show off photos of their family and great ancestors in big frames to attract the guests. Decorat...
The Frame Defines the Artwork
An expensive art work is what an inexpensive print or poster could become if you are able to select for it just the right framing selections. When you select mat color make sure that they enhance your art. Considering that you want the mat to pick up a co...
Art Portfolio Case – Make Your Case!
Art work comes in various types - drawings, paintings, pictures, sketches and graphics, sculptures, legal documents, etc. Concerned with damaging art work and supplies while transporting to various locations or an acceptable display format for finished pr...
Introduction to Custom Photo Framing Elements
Photography is an art. Taking beautiful photos are not enough. You have to display your hard work to others and to your next generation. Picture framing can help you preserve your photos for decades. The proper framing can make a difference to your pictur...
Gallery One's 4-Step Procedure for Framing Paper Art
Gallery One framing standards have long been recognized for excellence. Here is a summary of the procedures Gallery One follows for framing works of art on paper.1. Art should be surrounded by white, 4-ply, 100% rag (mat) board or the equivalent.Usually, ...
The Right Wood Picture Frames For Your Artwork
Finding the right wood picture frame for your art can be as much of a challenge as creating that art in the first place. Wood picture frames may compliment the art being displayed, or may contrast with it; sometimes, a wood frame can be part of the artwor...
The Right Metal Picture Frame for Your Art Photography
While paintings are traditionally framed in wood, art photography usually calls for metal picture frames. However, you'll want to be careful about the metal picture frame that you use; the wrong metal picture frame can greatly detract from the artifact. I...
Five Reasons to Consider Dahle Premium Guillotine Cutters
When you think about guillotine paper cutters, what are some of the features that come to mind? Is it what the item is made out of? How much it can cut? The size of it? The safety features? All of the above? If you're like most people, perhaps you think o...
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