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	PAPER BRIGHTNESS "The terms "brightness" and "whiteness" are often used interchangeably when considering paper. While...			POST PRODUCTION: SHARPENING DIGITAL IMAGES Sharpening is an essential part of the post-processing workflow. Sharpening allows you to make up fo...
	ART STORAGE FOR PRINTED MATTERIAL AND PAINTINGS Practicing proper maintenance and storage of art is necessary for the longevity of all artworks, fro...			FABRIC PRINTING Sublimation printing is a technique that uses heat sensitive inks. These inks turn into gas under th...
	GENERATING PATTERNS FOR FABRIC PRINT Digital printing on textiles has greatly improved as printing technology advances. One of the advant...			SEAMLESS PATTERNS Adding a pattern to your designs can make something plain and ordinary into something lively and uni...
	20 COMMON MISTAKES THAT ARTISTS MAKE If you thinking of making the leap into being an artist professionally but don't know how to begin. ...			LIMITED EDITION PRINTS Artists can choose to print a limited amount of their work. If you ever wondered how limited edition...
	DIGITAL COMPUTER ART Digital art is created with the help of a computer. With digital technology constantly advancing, di...			FRAMELESS WAYS TO DISPLAY YOUR ARTWORK Going frameless is a clean and modern option to display your artwork. The frameless appearance leave...
	EBRU: TURKISH MARBLING Ebru (or Turkish Marbling) is ancient painting technique where natural elements are mixed in with wa...			IMAGE COPYRIGHT AND LICENCES If you've ever searched for an image online, you've probably come across the different licenses atta...
	SELLING ARTWORK ONLINE "These days, you can buy almost anything online, from furniture and wall paint to produce and baked ...			EXIF METADATA EXIF is a file type that is used to store information about your digital photographs, and is one ver...
	BIT DEPTH IN DIGITAL IMAGES Bit depth is a type of color representation that dictates the color quality and precision of an imag...			POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE SPACE IN ART When we look at any image you will see both positive and negative space. The positive space is the s...
	GLASS PRINTING METHOD Digital ceramic printing on glass is a technological development used for the application of imagery...			PAPER WHITENESS Whiteness is the measure of the amount of all light reflected off a sheet of paper. Essentially the ...
	COLOR SPACE A color space is a specific organization of colors....			DIGITAL IMAGE RESOLUTION "Resolution can be a tricky topic. Many people look for a quick fix: someone to tell them what "high...
	PRINTING BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHS Anyone who has ever printed a black and white photo probably knows what it's like to be dissatisfied...			REPEATING PATTERNS: FABRIC Fabric stores today carry a staggeringly wide range of pattern selections. Classic plaid and paisley...
	FIXING DARK PRINTS This article offers a basic outline of the steps required in understanding why your photographic pri...			SIGN AND PRINT TRADE SHOWS IN USA A list of largest Trade Shows in USA, taking place annually.......
	PHOTO ENLARGEMENT SOFTWARE Photography has become very popular because of the accessibility to equipment and the amount of reso...			ALL ABOUT BANNERS Banners are almost everywhere we go. It is a popular way for companies to advertise their product or...
	FLATBED PRINTERS We are most familiar with printers that feed a substrate (eg. paper and fabric) through it. This lim...			PRINTMAKING TECHNIQUES Printmaking has been around for thousands of years. The practice has had it's share of innovations o...
	METAL PRINTS Metal has a sleek and modern appearance that can make anything feel premium. Prints on metal and met...			ALL ABOUT COLOR Color is one of the most beautiful aspects of life. You can easily change the temperature or emotion...
	PRINT MEDIA With the advancements of technology, we are now capable of doing almost anything. Paper used to be t...			TOP PRINTING BRANDS Printing dates back to thousands of years. Today, print is still prominent in our daily lives. This ...
	PRINTING ON WOOD Wood has always been an important material for fabrication. The strength, durability and appearance ...			PRINT INDUSTRY Printmaking is a large industry with different branches. Each branch focuses on different applicatio...
	DIRECT-TO-GARMENT VS DYE SUBLIMATION FABRIC PRINTING Graphic t-shirts have always been a fun way to show off your personality and humor. A graphic t-shir...			DYE SUBLIMATION GUIDE Dye sublimation is a technique that allows you to print on almost any surface. You will not have to ...
	PRINTING ON FABRIC There are many different ways to print on fabric. Each method produces its own unique result, so all...			TAKING CARE OF ART PRINTS You've purchase a beautiful, one-of-a-kind art piece. It's vivid with color, filled with intricate d...
	FACEMOUNTING FOR ARTISTS Over the past two decades, contemporary photographic and digital artists have increasingly been draw...			SENDING LARGE FILES The best guarantee for a high quality print is to make sure the digital file is high resolution. Thi...
	EPSON P7000, P9000 PRINTERS There are a number of companies that make printers. They all have their take on inkjet printing and ...			LARGE FORMANT INKJET PRINTING Large format printers can be used for commerical and consumer needs. How these large prints differ f...
	CARING FOR FINE ART PRINTS Today, fine art can be enjoyed by everyone. It is no longer exclusive to a small elite group of peop...			DEEP DREAM EFFECT "Do you ever wonder what your computer is thinking and how it interprets information? Google figured...
	CHOOSING THE RIGHT PAPER FOR PRINTING You want the best paper that suits your artwork. There are a variety of different papers available t...			DECKLE EDGE A deckle edge is a paper that has a rough edge that looks like it was torn. It has a rustic and trad...
	LARGE SCALE PRODUCTIONS They sometimes say the bigger it is the better. You take a photo of a glorious scenic landscape and ...			INSTAGRAM PRINTS Instagram is a popular social media platform that allows you to easily share your photos with the en...
	DIGITAL EDITING SOFTWARE Not too long ago, we wouldn't know how our photographs would turn out until we developed them. Now, ...			GICLEE CANVAS PRINTS How does an image go from digital to giclee canvas print? There is a multi-step process involved to ...
	DRONE PHOTOGRAPHY We are most familiar with drones being used in the military. They are unpiloted aircrafts controlled...			10 ART SHOW TIPS This is a list of ten art show tips that an artist might want to consider to execute a successful ar...
	ALL ABOUT JPEGS "A "JPEG" is one of the most popular image files. However, with so many other image file extensions,...			ART GALLERY LIGHTING After putting in all the hardwork to creating a piece art, an artist will probably decide to showcas...
	GRAFFITI STREET ART What is considered art is different for each individual. Graffiti is probably the most commonly know...			GEL EMBELLISHMENT A gel medium can be added to your canvas prints to give it texture that can mimic brush strokes, add...
	INKJET PAPERS There is a large variety of papers available for art reproductions and photographs. The paper finish...			LOW RESOLUTION IMAGES One of the biggest concerns with print is the image quality of the photograph. When a customer wants...
	ARTWORK SCAN VS PHOTOGRAPHY Digitally capturing artwork allows an artist to create reproductions, use it for web content, and al...			PRINTER INK TYPES When an artist decides to create a reproduction of their artwork, they want the best materials to re...
	INKJET VS ARTIST CANVAS Canvas is a durable material that can be easily transported and placed over rigid substrates. It's a...			COLOR MATCH Digitizing artwork allows an artist to make print reproductions, use it as digital media and archive...
	WHAT IS GICLEE? Gicl�e (pronounced gee-clay) is a fine-art printing process that uses digital images, high-end print...			CANVAS PRINTS Paintings and drawings used to be the only type of canvas artwork. Now you are able to print your ow...
	MOUNTING ARTWORKS "The term "mounting" is tossed around quite often in the picture framing and wall decor business, bu...			PLAQUE MOUNTS "Plaque mounting (also called block or "plak" mounting) is an inexpensive and creative way to displa...
	MAT CUTTERS Adding a mat is an excellent way to give a framed photograph or artwork a professional, finished tou...			REINFORCED CORNERS FOR HEAVY SHIPMENTS There are countless styles of corner reinforcements for shipping heavy, fragile items. They may be p...
	WALL ART FOR SOUND ABSORBTION If you are thinking about sound-proofing one of your rooms, but you don't want to replace your walls...			WALL HOOKS FOR HANGING ART You've found the perfect frame for your art, had it mounted and now it is ready to hang. You want to...
	ALL ABOUT PICTURE FRAME FILLETS A fillet is a decorative piece that is added to the inside edge of picture frames. It can help add a...			"THE "RIGHT" PRICE FOR A PICTURE FRAME" The material of the frame, the size (standard or custom) and any extra add-ons, such as a mat or a l...
	Polyvinyl Chloride(PVC) Foam Boards PVC Foam board is a highly sturdy and lightweight foam board made for a variety of indoor and outdoo...			ALL ABOUT PICTURE HANGING WIRES Earlier we taught you how to tie a wire to hang your artwork, but if you aren't sure which wire work...
	20 PICTURE FRAME TIPS AND TRICKS We've taken everything we have discussed about picture frames and created a list of tips and tricks ...			FRAMING TEXTILES We've discussed about framing paper artwork in most of our articles, but we definitely haven't forgo...
	FRAME BACKING BOARDS The backing board is the last piece that goes into a frame. The backing board along with the mat and...			CERTIFIED PICTURE FRAMERS Picture framers can choose to become certified by taking an examination that determines their knowle...
	TOP TEN HOME DECOR AND FURNISHING MAGAZINES There is an unlimited amount of resources and information you can find online. It sometimes can be o...			HOW TO DISPLAY YOUR PLAQUE MOUNT Plaque mounts are a great alternative to a framed or canvas print if you are looking for something a...
	PICTURE FRAMING: STANDARD SIZES AND GENERAL GUIDELINES The frames that you would find in stores, and the preset sizes in your camera are usually a standard...			CONSERVATION PICTURE FRAMING Getting a frame that will preserve your artwork is important so that your artwork stays the same for...
	ANNIVERSARY PICTURE FRAME Celebrating an anniversary always brings back great memories. What better way to presevere those mom...			PICTURE FRAMES: METAL OR WOOD? Pictures can be made out of a number of different materials. Some people prefer the look of a natura...
	HANGING HARDWARE There is no one size fits all when it comes to customization! If you are getting a custom frame or p...			FRAME FITTING Frames add a nice finishing touch to any print. If you received your canvas or fine art paper prints...
	FRAME SELECTION We have over 500 frame styles to choose from. With this large of selection, it means that there are ...			ACRYLIC VS. GLASS The difference between acrylic and glass does not mean one is better than the other, but one better ...
	ARTWORK MEASUREMENT "Like the saying goes, "Measure twice and cut once," this important when ordering a custom picture f...			FRAME SHAPE AND STYLES When ordering a custom picture frame you would need to consider the frame style and shape to suit yo...
	FRAME MATERIALS The color, style, weight and rigidness of a picture frame can be linked to the material it is made f...			SECURITY HANGING HARDWARE If you are concerned about the security of your artwork, there are various security hanging hardware...
	ART HANGING Artwork is either chosen based on how well it goes into a space or just because we like it. Every sp...			CUSTOM FRAME ORDER MISTAKES Getting a custom picture allows you to choose a specific frame that goes well with your artwork and ...
	PICTURE FRAME CARE Once you have your frame and your artwork is mounted and hung on the wall, you may think that now yo...			DOUBLE PICTURE FRAMES Double picture frames are a fun way to coordinate a series of photos to create a collage effect. It ...
	FRAMELIGHT SHADOW BOX A framelight shadow box has a light track on the inside, it is easy to to set up, and is a great way...			CUSTOM VS STANDARD FRAMES A custom picture frame let's you decide on any style of frame that suits your artwork and living or ...
	FRAME SPACERS Frame spaces are typically found in shadow boxes and they help separate the glass / plexiglass from ...			PERSONALIZED WALL ART GIFTS We commonly see a cityscape or landscape photo hanging in an office, or a painted portrait hanging i...
	MEASURING FOR MATS Once you have decided on a frame for your artwork, you might want to add a mat around it too. This w...			CHOOSING MAT COLOR Mats aren't only used to separate the artwork from the frame. It is also adds to the visual aspect o...
	CHOOSING MAT SIZE After you have decided on the mat color you will then need to decide on how large the mat should be....			TYPES OF PAINT To create the right imagery and convey a certain emotion, the type of paint is very important for th...
	Painting on (Aluminium Composite Material) ACM Boards and Panels Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) panels are lightweight sheets with rigid yet flexible surfaces. A...			THREE FACTORS OF EXPOSURE IN PHOTOGRAPHY Exposure is one of the central elements in photography. Exposure refers to the amount of light captu...
	HISTORY OF FABRIC PRINTING It this article, we will explore the History of Fabric Printing from the Ancient time to this day....			RESIN COATING Epoxy resin is probably best known for its adhesive qualities. Since it dries to a hard and clear so...
	VIDEOS This is a collection of videos, that we have created, ranging from tutorials to product information....			MOUNTING ART IN A FRAME Mounting artwork into a frame isn't a difficult task. However, it isn't the same as putting a photog...
	ART MATERIAL WEIGHT LIST Weight is an important factor that is usually overlooked when it comes to creating artwork. The fina...			ACRYLIC PLEXIGLASS GLAZING "There is a notion that plexi-glass or acrylic glass is not a high quality product compared to "real...
	TRIPLE (COLLAGE) PICTURE FRAMES A triple picture frame is a great option if you have many photos, little space or you just don't wan...			LASER ENGRAVING Laser engraving is a technique using a laser to etch an image into a rigid surface. Find out more ab...
	MARKETING TIPS FOR ARTISTS It's one thing to create art, but it's another to get the word out and actually sell your art! There...			SIGNING AND AUTHENTICATING YOUR ARTWORK In reality, signing your name on your artwork is an integral and important part of your piece, and r...
	WHAT IS LAMINATION? Lamination refers to the process of bonding a clear plastic film onto printed matter. When the film ...			SHOWCASING YOUR DIPLOMA & CERTIFICATE Showcase your hard work and efforts by displaying your long-awaited diploma or certificate! Opt for ...
	ALL ABOUT CANVAS FLOATER FRAMES Floater frames give the illusion of the artwork "floating" and leaves it looking suspended within th...

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