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VIEWING ART, AND YOUR HEALTH
here are plenty of reasons to decorate your home with artwork. You can use it to fill an empty wall,...
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PROPORTIONS IN PICTURE FRAMING
Proportions can affect how visually pleasing an art piece is. Having a well-balanced ratio between t...
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MARKETING YOURSELF AS AN ARTIST
You've done the artwork, now you need to sell it. But how to do offer your artwork for sale without ...
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ART STORAGE FOR PRINTED MATTERIAL AND PAINTINGS
Practicing proper maintenance and storage of art is necessary for the longevity of all artworks, fro...
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LIMITED EDITION PRINTS
Artists can choose to print a limited amount of their work. If you ever wondered how limited edition...
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NATIVE AMERICAN ART IN THE USA
Native Americans have been creating what is today considered art, in unique ways, for centuries. Tod...
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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. ...
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ABORIGINAL ART IN CANADA
Aboriginal or First Nations artwork from each tribe is distinct and beautiful. In this article, we e...
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ART MOVEMENTS
Art plays an important role in all societies and they influence each other as time passes. In this a...
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Virtual Reality VS. Augmented Reality VS. Mixed Reality
Emerging technology with an immersive experience. This article exemplifies different types of emergi...
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PAPER WHITENESS
Whiteness is the measure of the amount of all light reflected off a sheet of paper. Essentially the ...
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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VARNISH
Varnishing is important in achieving the ideal finish and final appearance. Historically, varnish wa...
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FABRIC PRINTING
Sublimation printing is a technique that uses heat sensitive inks. These inks turn into gas under th...
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COLLECTING ART ON A BUDGET
You want to start collecting art, but you don't know anything about the art world and you have a tig...
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SEAMLESS PATTERNS
Adding a pattern to your designs can make something plain and ordinary into something lively and uni...
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CANADIAN ART AND HOME DECOR TRADE SHOWS
Art and home decor trade shows are great places to market and present your artwork. There are hundre...
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ART THERAPY
Art allows you to channel your creativity but through this process you also put in a lot of your emo...
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ALL ABOUT GESSO
Gesso was made to be used by artists to prime surfaces before painting. In this article, we go in-de...
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DIGITAL COMPUTER ART
Digital art is created with the help of a computer. With digital technology constantly advancing, di...
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TOP ART MAGAZINES IN NORTH AMERICA
There is an unlimited amount of resources and information you can find online. It sometimes can be o...
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FRAMELESS WAYS TO DISPLAY YOUR ARTWORK
Going frameless is a clean and modern option to display your artwork. The frameless appearance leave...
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PRICING YOUR ARTWORK
"They say that "making it" in the art industry is tough. As an artist that's just starting out, you ...
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EBRU: TURKISH MARBLING
Ebru (or Turkish Marbling) is ancient painting technique where natural elements are mixed in with wa...
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PAINTING FROM A PHOTOGRAPH
Long gone are the days where an artist has to sit for hours in front of a landscape or have a subjec...
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IMAGE COPYRIGHT AND LICENCES
If you've ever searched for an image online, you've probably come across the different licenses atta...
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SELLING ARTWORK ONLINE
"These days, you can buy almost anything online, from furniture and wall paint to produce and baked ...
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EXIF METADATA
EXIF is a file type that is used to store information about your digital photographs, and is one ver...
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BIT DEPTH IN DIGITAL IMAGES
Bit depth is a type of color representation that dictates the color quality and precision of an imag...
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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...
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BUILDING A HOME PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO
If you have a passion for photography but you're just starting out, building a photography studio in...
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VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARE
If you're editing videos for your YouTube channel or cutting video clips to make a mini movie, you w...
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YOUTUBE VIDEO CAMERAS
YouTube is a popular video sharing website. Many people have become famous from videos they've uploa...
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GLASS PRINTING METHOD
Digital ceramic printing on glass is a technological development used for the application of imagery...
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SIGN AND PRINT TRADE SHOWS IN CANADA
A list of largest Trade Shows in Canada, taking place annually....
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PAPER BRIGHTNESS
"The terms "brightness" and "whiteness" are often used interchangeably when considering paper. While...
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DIGITAL IMAGE RESOLUTION
"Resolution can be a tricky topic. Many people look for a quick fix: someone to tell them what "high...
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PRINTING BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHS
Anyone who has ever printed a black and white photo probably knows what it's like to be dissatisfied...
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REPEATING PATTERNS: FABRIC
Fabric stores today carry a staggeringly wide range of pattern selections. Classic plaid and paisley...
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PHOTO ENLARGEMENT SOFTWARE
Photography has become very popular because of the accessibility to equipment and the amount of reso...
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ALL ABOUT BANNERS
Banners are almost everywhere we go. It is a popular way for companies to advertise their product or...
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FLATBED PRINTERS
We are most familiar with printers that feed a substrate (eg. paper and fabric) through it. This lim...
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PRINTMAKING TECHNIQUES
Printmaking has been around for thousands of years. The practice has had it's share of innovations o...
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METAL PRINTS
Metal has a sleek and modern appearance that can make anything feel premium. Prints on metal and met...
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ALL ABOUT COLOR
Color is one of the most beautiful aspects of life. You can easily change the temperature or emotion...
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PRINT MEDIA
With the advancements of technology, we are now capable of doing almost anything. Paper used to be t...
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PRINTING ON WOOD
Wood has always been an important material for fabrication. The strength, durability and appearance ...
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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...
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DYE SUBLIMATION GUIDE
Dye sublimation is a technique that allows you to print on almost any surface. You will not have to ...
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PRINTING ON FABRIC
There are many different ways to print on fabric. Each method produces its own unique result, so all...
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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...
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FACEMOUNTING FOR ARTISTS
Over the past two decades, contemporary photographic and digital artists have increasingly been draw...
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LARGE FORMANT INKJET PRINTING
Large format printers can be used for commerical and consumer needs. How these large prints differ f...
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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...
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DEEP DREAM EFFECT
"Do you ever wonder what your computer is thinking and how it interprets information? Google figured...
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT PAPER FOR PRINTING
You want the best paper that suits your artwork. There are a variety of different papers available t...
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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...
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LARGE SCALE PRODUCTIONS
They sometimes say the bigger it is the better. You take a photo of a glorious scenic landscape and ...
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INSTAGRAM PRINTS
Instagram is a popular social media platform that allows you to easily share your photos with the en...
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DIGITAL EDITING SOFTWARE
Not too long ago, we wouldn't know how our photographs would turn out until we developed them. Now, ...
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GICLEE CANVAS PRINTS
How does an image go from digital to giclee canvas print? There is a multi-step process involved to ...
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DRONE PHOTOGRAPHY
We are most familiar with drones being used in the military. They are unpiloted aircrafts controlled...
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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...
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ALL ABOUT JPEGS
"A "JPEG" is one of the most popular image files. However, with so many other image file extensions,...
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ART GALLERY LIGHTING
After putting in all the hardwork to creating a piece art, an artist will probably decide to showcas...
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GRAFFITI STREET ART
What is considered art is different for each individual. Graffiti is probably the most commonly know...
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CANVAS PRINT COATINGS
To protect your canvas print, we recommend applying a coating over to keep it from physical damange ...
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ARTWORK SCAN VS PHOTOGRAPHY
Digitally capturing artwork allows an artist to create reproductions, use it for web content, and al...
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PRINTER INK TYPES
When an artist decides to create a reproduction of their artwork, they want the best materials to re...
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INKJET VS ARTIST CANVAS
Canvas is a durable material that can be easily transported and placed over rigid substrates. It's a...
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COLOR MATCH
Digitizing artwork allows an artist to make print reproductions, use it as digital media and archive...
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WHAT IS GICLEE?
Giclée (pronounced gee-clay) is a fine-art printing process that uses digital images, high-end print...
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CANVAS PRINTS
Paintings and drawings used to be the only type of canvas artwork. Now you are able to print your ow...
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MOUNTING ARTWORKS
"The term "mounting" is tossed around quite often in the picture framing and wall decor business, bu...
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PLAQUE MOUNTS
"Plaque mounting (also called block or "plak" mounting) is an inexpensive and creative way to displa...
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MAT CUTTERS
Adding a mat is an excellent way to give a framed photograph or artwork a professional, finished tou...
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REINFORCED CORNERS FOR HEAVY SHIPMENTS
There are countless styles of corner reinforcements for shipping heavy, fragile items. They may be p...
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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...
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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...
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REPAIRING AND RESTORING OLD PICTURE FRAMES
Restoring old frames allows you to change up an outdated frame and make it new again. The frames can...
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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...
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"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...
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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...
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20 PICTURE FRAME TIPS AND TRICKS
We've taken everything we have discussed about picture frames and created a list of tips and tricks ...
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ALL ABOUT SHADOW BOXES
A shadow box is a frame with a very deep rabbet. The extra space allowsfor displaying objects or art...
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FRAMING TEXTILES
We've discussed about framing paper artwork in most of our articles, but we definitely haven't forgo...
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FRAME BACKING BOARDS
The backing board is the last piece that goes into a frame. The backing board along with the mat and...
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CERTIFIED PICTURE FRAMERS
Picture framers can choose to become certified by taking an examination that determines their knowle...
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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...
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GILDED PICTURE FRAMES
"Gilding has been a popular method of decorating picture frames, furniture, and other special object...
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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...
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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...
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CONSERVATION PICTURE FRAMING
Getting a frame that will preserve your artwork is important so that your artwork stays the same for...
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ANNIVERSARY PICTURE FRAME
Celebrating an anniversary always brings back great memories. What better way to presevere those mom...
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PICTURE FRAMES: METAL OR WOOD?
Pictures can be made out of a number of different materials. Some people prefer the look of a natura...
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HANGING HARDWARE
There is no one size fits all when it comes to customization! If you are getting a custom frame or p...
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FRAME FITTING
Frames add a nice finishing touch to any print. If you received your canvas or fine art paper prints...
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FRAME SELECTION
We have over 500 frame styles to choose from. With this large of selection, it means that there are ...
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ACRYLIC VS. GLASS
The difference between acrylic and glass does not mean one is better than the other, but one better ...
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ARTWORK MEASUREMENT
"Like the saying goes, "Measure twice and cut once," this important when ordering a custom picture f...
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FRAME SHAPE AND STYLES
When ordering a custom picture frame you would need to consider the frame style and shape to suit yo...
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FRAME MATERIALS
The color, style, weight and rigidness of a picture frame can be linked to the material it is made f...
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SECURITY HANGING HARDWARE
If you are concerned about the security of your artwork, there are various security hanging hardware...
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ART HANGING
Artwork is either chosen based on how well it goes into a space or just because we like it. Every sp...
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CUSTOM FRAME ORDER MISTAKES
Getting a custom picture allows you to choose a specific frame that goes well with your artwork and ...
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HISTORY OF PICTURE FRAMES
Although it is not as old as the history of art, the style of frames have developed along side the v...
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PICTURE FRAME CARE
Once you have your frame and your artwork is mounted and hung on the wall, you may think that now yo...
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DOUBLE PICTURE FRAMES
Double picture frames are a fun way to coordinate a series of photos to create a collage effect. It ...
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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...
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CUSTOM VS STANDARD FRAMES
A custom picture frame let's you decide on any style of frame that suits your artwork and living or ...
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FRAME SPACERS
Frame spaces are typically found in shadow boxes and they help separate the glass / plexiglass from ...
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CUSTOM CORKBOARD FRAMES
Corkboards have been used for organizing and displaying information in offices, classrooms and kitch...
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ALL ABOUT MATS
Mats are a great addition to a framed print or artwork. It can be used to visually balance out your ...
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CHOOSING MAT COLOR
Mats aren't only used to separate the artwork from the frame. It is also adds to the visual aspect o...
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CHOOSING MAT SIZE
After you have decided on the mat color you will then need to decide on how large the mat should be....
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CUSTOM MADE SHIPPING BOXES
Pre-made boxes can be easily purchased or found discarded in recycling. This is very convenient but ...
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BALTIC BIRCH WOOD FOR ARTISTS
Baltic Birch Wood comes from the Birch tree, which is a member of the Betula species family and are ...
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TYPES OF PAINT
To create the right imagery and convey a certain emotion, the type of paint is very important for th...
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Painting on (Aluminium Composite Material) ACM Boards and Panels
Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) panels are lightweight sheets with rigid yet flexible surfaces. A...
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BC FIRST NATIONS ROCK ART
There are two different types of ancient rock art present in British Columbia, Canada: pictographs a...
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HISTORY OF FABRIC PRINTING
It this article, we will explore the History of Fabric Printing from the Ancient time to this day....
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RESIN COATING
Epoxy resin is probably best known for its adhesive qualities. Since it dries to a hard and clear so...
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VIDEOS
This is a collection of videos, that we have created, ranging from tutorials to product information....
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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...
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ART MATERIAL WEIGHT LIST
Weight is an important factor that is usually overlooked when it comes to creating artwork. The fina...
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ACRYLIC PLEXIGLASS GLAZING
"There is a notion that plexi-glass or acrylic glass is not a high quality product compared to "real...
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HOW TO TIE WIRE ON PICTURE FRAMES
After your artwork has been mounted, the final step is to hang it. A hanging wire is one of the most...
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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...
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SIGNING AND AUTHENTICATING YOUR ARTWORK
In reality, signing your name on your artwork is an integral and important part of your piece, and r...
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TOP 10 ART GALLERIES IN VANCOUVER
Located on the Pacific Ocean coastline, Vancouver is a mecca of creativity, from film to music to fi...
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WHAT IS LAMINATION?
Lamination refers to the process of bonding a clear plastic film onto printed matter. When the film ...
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SHOWCASING YOUR DIPLOMA & CERTIFICATE
Showcase your hard work and efforts by displaying your long-awaited diploma or certificate! Opt for ...
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ART GALLERY VIRTUAL TOUR
Next big thing to seeing art in person. An emerging new venture, virtual tour of Art Gallery. Popula...
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