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The lounge / Re: You guys know anyone who does large format prints on watercolor paper?
« on: August 01, 2013, 01:06:47 PM »
Just gave her a call! Thanks!
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The lounge / You guys know anyone who does large format prints on watercolor paper?
« on: August 01, 2013, 07:15:47 AM »
Guess who has 2 thumbs and is gonna have her first solo show!?
Spoiler alert: me!
I was wondering if you guys knew a place where I could find a good (READ: relatively inexpensive) printer who will pint on watercolor paper?
Thanks!
Spoiler alert: me!
I was wondering if you guys knew a place where I could find a good (READ: relatively inexpensive) printer who will pint on watercolor paper?
Thanks!
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The lounge / Re: Happy New Year 2013!!
« on: January 04, 2013, 03:26:20 PM »
I hung out at a friend's place and had some drinks! Good company and good conversation are always a great way to spend any holiday imho~! We went around saying our ressies and my #1 was that I'll be participating in Artomatic this year instead of just volunteering!
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Artomatic / Re: Artomatic 2013
« on: November 30, 2012, 11:31:31 AM »
I'm gonna participate next year too!
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The lounge / Re: Canvas Prints in Art Shows and Gallery Openings?
« on: February 28, 2012, 01:10:28 PM »
Duly noted! Thanks!
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The lounge / Re: Canvas Prints in Art Shows and Gallery Openings?
« on: February 28, 2012, 11:46:08 AM »
Picture it on Canvas they could've done a better job on the sides (print-wise not wrapping-wise) but I'm pleased!
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The lounge / Re: Canvas Prints in Art Shows and Gallery Openings?
« on: February 28, 2012, 07:44:24 AM »
It got here yesterday!
Please accept this shitty cellphone pic until I get to work and can use the studio!
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The lounge / Re: Canvas Prints in Art Shows and Gallery Openings?
« on: February 19, 2012, 07:42:38 PM »
I used photographer to represent any 2d work that you want to present in a professional manner. It was unclear what you actually did until I noticed your cartoons. Is that what you want to put on a canvas print? Otherwis,e I have no idea what your work looks like or what you call yourself.
Ooooooh! I gotcha!
Yeah...I could've been more clear here I suppose. Sorry! To me digital art consists mostly of digital painting and anything you do with a tablet and stylus. And yeah I wouldn't do anything in my gallery here on a canvas print (especially since it's all so old ugh!) The picture is a doodle of a young woman.
As for what I call myself, I usually just say 'digital artist'. I just didn't want folks thinking I was getting a photograph on a canvas print! Misunderstanding Accomplished lol
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The lounge / Re: Canvas Prints in Art Shows and Gallery Openings?
« on: February 19, 2012, 09:40:27 AM »
Still super confused about where the photography thing came from since i'm not a photographer! but it has commandeered my thread! Lol and anyway I think photograpghs can hold their own with some simple mounting. But I'm so not opposed to seeing things done differently! I'll post pictures when I get my print back, shall I?
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The lounge / Re: Canvas Prints in Art Shows and Gallery Openings?
« on: February 16, 2012, 11:31:19 AM »
Ewwwww...I don't think I could buy from CVS. : (
EDIT: Ever.
EDIT: Ever.
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The lounge / Re: Canvas Prints in Art Shows and Gallery Openings?
« on: February 15, 2012, 09:06:35 PM »
You are obviously getting a skewed opinion posting on an "art" board but I took an informal poll of colleagues (non artists) and friends (also non-artists) and they all agreed with my feeling of very CVS and Walmarty looking. Not something they would spend more than $12.95 on except if it was a graduation photo or some family photo. Not what you want to hear...I'm sure. Most were of the opinion that digital art should be on paper and matted/framed. Most added that photographers should leave the wrap around canvas to Costco and stick with a more professional look.
Yeah...not really sure when the photography thing got started since I'm not a photographer, but thanks for the advice anyway!
My friends who're also artists (of the digital variety) don't think there's anything wrong with canvas prints and we were all equally scandalized at the thought of buying one from CVS/Wal mart/Costco. And we were all surprised that you could find ANY for $12.95 the one I got was $130! (and sometimes there's Living Social deals and stuff for a lot cheaper).
I like certain things mounted and framed but I think I'll still go forward with printing these specific images on canvas like I want. I just wanted to get a feel about what people thought.
Thanks for the advice though!
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The lounge / Re: Canvas Prints in Art Shows and Gallery Openings?
« on: February 15, 2012, 05:09:35 PM »Do you have a space lined up? Are you looking for marketing advice or developing the show? I've always flown by the seat of my pants so to speak, but for me, the number one important issue is to develop a well planned theme. My work moves in many directions, and I find it quite necessary to trim down my work to one direction. Finding representation is another discussion all together.
This sin't for me, I doubt I've done enough work I'm pleased with to have a show of any kind lol. I was asking for a friend who I'm trying to coax onto this forum actually. But she seems to want to do things on her own so whatevs!
Solo shows are tough to come by. I think Artomatic is a great launching pad though. I always approach it like my own mini solo show surrounded by a lot of other solo shows. It will give you a chance to edit your work and play with the display.
Post some of your images after you get them printed!
That. Is an awesome idea! I'll urge her to participate in AoM!
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The lounge / Re: Canvas Prints in Art Shows and Gallery Openings?
« on: February 15, 2012, 01:19:06 PM »
Jesse, those look beautiful! And they came out nicely too.
I chose canvas because I'm doing a set of images specifically for canvas. (also, I just like canvases in general). Something about the sharp cleanliness of a shape on the bumpy texture of a canvas makes my eyes happy. I have no better way to explain this haha...the content would (of course) be my own original work and I agree with you 200% about photos being on paper. Just feels right, y'know?
Printing on heavy water color paper sounds interesting as well, I'll have to try that out!
Also is there a how-to guide for going about having a solo show? I goggled around and found this: http://princess-of-shadows.deviantart.com/journal/how-to-get-a-solo-exhibition-of-your-own-Art-214228151 but if there's one on here somewhere I'd wanna check it out.
I chose canvas because I'm doing a set of images specifically for canvas. (also, I just like canvases in general). Something about the sharp cleanliness of a shape on the bumpy texture of a canvas makes my eyes happy. I have no better way to explain this haha...the content would (of course) be my own original work and I agree with you 200% about photos being on paper. Just feels right, y'know?
Printing on heavy water color paper sounds interesting as well, I'll have to try that out!
Also is there a how-to guide for going about having a solo show? I goggled around and found this: http://princess-of-shadows.deviantart.com/journal/how-to-get-a-solo-exhibition-of-your-own-Art-214228151 but if there's one on here somewhere I'd wanna check it out.
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The lounge / Re: Canvas Prints in Art Shows and Gallery Openings?
« on: February 15, 2012, 12:43:32 PM »I've happily hung canvas digital prints in the artdc Gallery. I just ask everyone to present professionally.
Thank you Jesse! This makes me feel better!
Personally, I have the opposite view. I think they look cheesy and tacky. I would never think of buying one. I associate it with IKEA, CVS and cheap, disposable art.
It just doesn't say fine art to me if someone can get their pet pictures done the same way.
http://www.cvsphoto.com/shop-landing?WT.srch=1&WT.mc_id=PhotoPS_NonBrand_iCrossing&OVMTC=Exact&creative=8775558516&OVKEY=canvas%2520prints&url_id=119122356&adpos=1s8&ic_pl_id=119122356&ic_lp_id=19439186&cdid=4938
...while this makes me cower in fear. I thought that this is how the vast majority of people felt. But if I'm a digital artist, what other choice do I have?
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AOM Archive / Re: Artomatic 2012
« on: February 15, 2012, 07:37:28 AM »
Did you introduce yourself to me on the first floor? I was clueless at the time and if it was you--you should have said--this is Riddle from the artdc forum and tapped me in the head with a small hammer. Anyway--thanks for coming!
Hold on! 'cause I'm easily confused lol! Do you mean the first floor of the building being used for AoM? Because if so, we didn't go in, we just kinda walked up to it and gawked for 10 minutes!
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The lounge / Re: Canvas Prints in Art Shows and Gallery Openings?
« on: February 14, 2012, 07:54:02 PM »As long as they are the museum quality canvas wraps. Make sure the sides are blank (I prefer black edge) and there are no visible staples showing. I usually like to mix it up and have some framed giclee's as well as canvas prints if you're doing an entire show. Right now if you go to the Arlington Arts gallery on Lee Hwy, you can see my canvas pieces on display there.
I don't really like black sides...I think (my) prints look better wrapped all the way around. Surely they don't HAVE to have black sides? I hope one day I can do an entire show. All of my girlish dreams would come true.
For purely digital art, they are quite well received if done to the same standards as a painting (gallery wrapped or framed, over a stretcher).
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Yeah, I'm getting gallery wrapped! I'll post pics when I get them!
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The lounge / Re: Canvas Prints in Art Shows and Gallery Openings?
« on: February 14, 2012, 03:42:33 PM »
Really? So if I had an opening with nothing but my prints the Art Community wouldn't openly shun me?? :D
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AOM Archive / Re: Artomatic 2012
« on: February 14, 2012, 02:50:09 PM »
Already am! Last weeks meeting was nice! It was good to go and get a look at the building too. I'm considering participating in the parade as well! Why does it have to be on a tuesday!? 
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The lounge / Canvas Prints in Art Shows and Gallery Openings?
« on: February 14, 2012, 01:35:48 PM »
Is it ok to do that? Since most of my work consists largely of digital work (because that's what I do) I was wondering if most places or galleries allow you to enter those sort of things. Or even how people feel about them in general. I put this here because I have no clue where else I would ask such a broad question, sorry if it's in the wrong spot!