Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Calendar Artwork: The Perfect Size for the Perfect Price!


I just leased a new small, charming apartment. Naturally, I set out to decorate my new, small charming apartment. I went to my local art retail store and as I was mid-isle looking at the hundreds of seemingly standard-sized 24'' x 32'' prints, I realized that neither my walls nor my bank account could handle these prints. I needed artwork that was just like my apartment: small & charming.

I had an idea. I immediately left the store, drove home, and went online. Instead of paying for a smaller print, why not buy a clearanced calendar! I searched online for my favorite artist's 2006 calendar, purchased it, and simply framed the images. The images I have framed are the same images I would have paid nearly triple for in the store. Calendar artwork turned out to be the perfect size for the perfect price!

Monday, July 23, 2007

Celebrate Christmas in July!

I can't think of a better way to cool off the long hot summer days of July with a splash of Christmas in July! Get a head start on your Christmas decorating and buy your decorations ahead of the hectic holiday season. Plus, shopping early is a great way to stay ahead of this year's Christmas trends. Shop for your favorite Christmas ornaments while the inventory is still stocked!

A little Christmas cheer is the perfect remedy for a hot july day!

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Art Frequently Asked Questions: What is the difference between a print and a poster?

Most reproduced images are considered prints. The "prints" category can be broken down into Limited Edition prints and Open Edition prints. A print is considered a limited edition print when the artist releases only a limited quantity of the print. An Open Edition print, however, is not numbered and is not limited. It is open, meaning that the publisher can print as many of these prints as demanded.

I would include Posters in the Open Edition prints category. The word Poster in and of itself has nothing to do with the quality of the image or paper it is printed on.

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