We liked this idea from Better Homes and Gardens. Create a collage of your own photography as the focal point of your room. Photography by…you! “Art gallery photography can be expensive, so try using your own photographs as artwork. Take high-resolution digitals and have them enlarged to poster size. These can be custom-framed for a high-end look or simply mounted in inexpensive frames from a crafts store.” We can print the photos poster size
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The people at Your Digital Life bring up a very good point – Is your art stored away in a closet? Get them on the wall! Sounds like too big of a task to do yourself? Then hire a professional to do it for you. They offer some suggestions and resources on how to upgrade your walls. Hang Your Images Already! If you’re just one of those people that doesn’t have a very decorative
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HD customer, Paul Pinzarrone, will be unveiling his latest work this Friday May 18th at the 4 Art Inc. gallery in Chicago. Paul did some printed his digital abstracts on Kodak Metallic photo HD paper, and had them second surface mounted to 1/8″ Plexiglas. They looked amazing! We are so excited to announce his show. If you live in the area, be sure to stop by and check it out! Opening reception from 6 pm – 10 pm.
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It is something we get asked on almost a daily basis – “Have you ever seen Peter Lik’s work?” with the follow up question – “Do you know what paper he uses?”. The short answer is “Of course, and FujiFlex.” However, not all FujiFlex prints are the same. As any photographer will tell you there is a little more to it than just using the same paper. Of course, it can take years to capture the
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Unlike many photo on line ordering sites, at ArtisanHD we do not restrict you to order from a list of ‘standard’ sizes. Aspect ratios and cropping have been an issue since the film days. A 16×20 has always cropped from a 35mm piece of film, and now with addition of various aspect ratios from different digital camera manufacturers, it can make the ordering process even more complex. A 15″x20″ may actually be the best fit for
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Wall decals made out of self adhesive vinyl are an easy way to make a big graphic statement with minimal cost and impact to your wall’s integrity. Unlike traditional wall art where you may need to drill holes in your wall to install, this look does not require power tools. If you ever want to redecorate, they can easily be removed with out damage to your wall. Our wall clings work great if you
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Unless you are in the printing or sign business your first questions may be – What is Sintra? Sintra is a light-weight, rigid, PVC material that is durable and long lasting. Because of Sintra’s sturdy properties, the most common use is for signs. That is just the tip of the iceberg. There are many great ways to use Sintra prints. Here are some ideas: Corporate art When pairing a Sintra print with one of our
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Have you ever been disappointed with unclear or pixelated prints you ordered on line? Perhaps you even thought it was your printer’s fault. After all, your images looked great on your computer. Pixelated prints are caused by printing low resolution files. This mainly occurs from using low megapixel camera or camera phone or too much cropping of your file. Our unique ordering process will analyze your file when you upload to try to anticipate
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Children’s art is so great. There is something so charming about the freedom of expression, that people later in life have to train themselves to relearn. Most proud parents will tack up their favorite pieces on the refrigerator or bulletin board. Why not make it a lasting piece of art for your home? Simply scan the original and format the file to be able to blow up to a poster size. To add another
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Welcome to Artisan HD. For years our artisans have been printing and crafting the finest wall art for professional artists and nationally recognized accounts. Our attention to color and quality is second to none. We are pleased to now offer a sampling of some of our most popular products and combinations to the public. From giclee gallery wrapped canvas to true photo paper second surface mounted to acrylic there is a look that will fit
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