Fine Art Print Making

With the ever increasing advancement in technology art is not left behind. As the prices of art are shooting up to great heights art is gradually becoming unaffordable to many. Many art houses and galleries are going into prints to keep up with the trends of making art affordable and approachable.


Printmaking is a process of making artworks by printing, usually on paper. Each print of the original is similar in colour and imaging as the original work, but is not a painting, but termed as a print of original work. Different types of printing techniques are monotypes, engraving, lithographs, woodcuts, linocut, screen printing, relief printing, mezzotint, etching, stencil and viscosity printing.

For a good quality print a photograph taken from a best quality digital camera is required. 10 to 12 mega pixel camera would give a good quality picture of the work that is selected for printing. Fine art printmakers have to follow certain important rules to get good prints. The image of the original work has to be good only then can a print be got of a good quality. There are various computer software used to edit and balance the colours in the photographs, like Adobe Photoshop, but it is best to have a good start with a good picture to maintain the clarity and feel of the original work. Poor images using low-end cameras would give distorted and blurred images on increasing the size of the image. The initial scan in the capture is very important. Any art work needs to be lit using an asymmetrical lighting principle to get the best of image of the original.

Printers of different high-technology that use pigments or inks that are fast and do not fade in the sun have to be used. Giclee' prints are becoming very common and acceptable as affordable art. Prints can also be done on canvas, textile, tiles and other medias.

Rizwana A. Mundewadi is a freelance Healing Artist and writer. Using her experience in the last decade she has been writing articles related to art, art investment, feng shui, symbolism, prosperity and good luck and has also added to this list her practical experiences with banking, loans and investments. Simple knowledge on art can be found at http://razarts.blogspot.com

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Visiting Istanbul's Modern Art Museums

Istanbul is one of the world's most exciting and exotic cities. It has a history revealing artefacts unearthed from the seventh millennium B.C., which indicates that the area that is now the country's largest city was inhabited before even the Bosphorus was formed. Not only is the city an amazing amalgamation of culture and history, it is also one that has the unique aspect of straddling two continents.


Split between Asia and Europe, the city has more attractions and historical sites than many others and, while you are enjoying a stay in one of the best Istanbul hotels, you can soak up the atmosphere of luxury and plan your exploration of the city's wonderful art museums. Istanbul has a thriving and growing art scene that benefits from the merging of East and West, and the new art coming out of the city demands that you pay attention. While here, be sure to visit the Museum of Modern Art, the Elgiz Museum of Contemporary Art and the Santral Istanbul.

Museum of Modern Art

Conveniently located near some of the best Istanbul hotels, at Meclis-i Mebusan Cad. Antrepo No: 4, Tophane, the Museum of Modern Art is a testament to the "New Istanbul" art scene. The museum was founded in 2004; it was the first of its kind and is still the largest modern art gallery in the city. As an entrée, visitors find themselves among the containers which seem to have come straight off of the Bosphorus and into an elaborate room with books for a ceiling: a work of art by Wentworth. From there, wander through the permanent exhibits, which include works by Seker Ahmet Ali Pasa, Sema Gürbüz, and Ismet Dogan, just to name a few. The temporary exhibits change frequently and the museum has interactive exhibits for young visitors as well as a café to relax before heading back out into the buzz of the city.

The Elgiz Museum of Contemporary Art

First founded in 2001, in 2005 the Elgiz came under a new name and its mantra seeks to "facilitate the globalisation of contemporary Turkish art, whilst familiarising the viewing public with a wealth of important international art" - which it certainly does. Charting modern art for the past fifteen years, the glass warehouse in the Maslak business district is a beacon for new and emerging artists. While on a weekend, or longer, break in one of the best Istanbul hotels, you simply must see the works of the Elgiz in order to know who and what is hot (and not) in the Turkish art scene. If you plan your visit at the right time of the day you can pop in for the lectures and talks that are often held at the museum.


The Santral Istanbul

Drag yourself away from the comforts of the best Istanbul hotels and have a driver take you to the Santral Istanbul; you may feel a twinge of nostalgia as it somewhat mirrors the industrial feel of the Tate Modern in London. The Santral is housed in the Ottoman Empire's first power plant (Silahtaraga), and its cool, sleek exterior certainly lends itself well to the array of contemporary artworks inside. It was opened in 2007, and is part of the campus of the Istanbul Bilgi University. Depending on when you visit, you can see digital art, film, sculpture, fine arts and other forms of creativity in this ever-changing exhibition space. And should you get peckish while wandering around, you can pop into one of the three cafes and then visit the interesting Museum of Energy, which is also housed here.

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Art Trivia - Who was Antoine Etex?

Antoine (Tony) Etes was a French sculptor, painter and architect.  His two sculptures "Peace" and "War" stand at each side of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.  He was born in Paris in 1808 and died in 1888.  He is also famous for a large allegory painting "The Glory of the United States", which he painted for City Hall in New York City.  His best-known architectural works are the tomb of Naopoleon I in the Invalides and a monument of the 1848 revolution.

Get Recognition and Make Money Selling Your Art

Do you love to draw? Do you love art? Do you love to paint? If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, you probably already dabble in painting, drawing or other artwork. You may love to create sculptures -- from clay, wire, metal or other materials. Whatever your art passion is, you may want to know how to sell your artwork. Selling your artwork not only makes you money, but also enables you to share your artwork with others -- and that is a VERY rewarding experience. If someone likes your art enough to pay money for it, then you can feel like you have succeeded as an artist.

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Artists - Ways to Become Inspired

If you an artist you know it happens -- you get artist's block. You get to a point where you don't know what to do next. Sometimes this is as a result of too many projects going through you head, or sometimes you just feel tired and can't think of anything you want to paint. (I speak of painting, but this can also relate to sculptors or other types of artists). It feels as though you have hit a brick wall and there is nothing left in the world that is interesting or unique.

So, what do you do to break this block?

One way is to turn to nature. Go for a walk along a woodland path. Take a stroll through a park. Heck, even turn on one of the nature channels on T.V. Everytime I turn to the nature route, I find something interesting to set off my creative juices. I am not strictly a nature painter -- I paint a lot of people -- but nature still thrills me and inspires me in all my painting. I can see a young girl sitting underneath that canopy of leaves in the woods. I can see a fairy sitting on that mushroom beside the rotting log. I can see an angel in flight through the blue, blue of the summer sky. You get the idea!

Another way to become inspired is to read the history of another artist. Even if you don't paint like that particular artist, some of the details in their work can inspire you to try different things in your own work. Perhaps their use of color, or the way they have incorporated an object as a symbol in their painting. Maybe its how they painted what was the normal everyday life of their time. Or possibly something in their style of painting that you always wanted to try--now may be the time.

You can also try a different medium. If you are a painter, try sculpting a little. If you make jewelry, try sketching clothing designs in pastels. This could not only lead you to new ideas in your own work, but may turn you on to a new phase of art.

There are many ways to combat artist's block. Look around at the world you live in and try new things. I guarantee there is a world out there that only needs a new way to look at to help you become inspired.

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Artist Resources - About Your Art Website

As an artist, your website is your home base . . .your "hub." . . . where you and your visitors connect. As such, you need to make sure that it includes certain information and features that art collectors have come to expect. To get the resources to help you maximize your online art marketing efforts, here is a great program that I recommend.

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Art Trivia - Who was Albert Besnard?

Albert Paul Besnard was a French painter and etcher, born in Paris on June 2, 1849. His work revealed adherence to French academic tradition mingled with contemporary influences, especially English. Some of his early works, such as "Procession des Seigneurs de Vauhallan" displayed a romanticized classicism derived from Ingres, of whom he was a pupil.

Besnard seems to have originated the technique in his works of suggesting form by coarse cross-hatching while omitting the closed line.

Albert Besnard also made many impressive portraits in oils, etching and pastels. He also did frescoes in the Ecole de Pahrmacie and the Nouvelle Sorbonne.

Besnard was director of the French Academy from 1913-1921 in Rome and of the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris after 1922. Besnard died in Paris in 1934.

The picture at right is a portrait done by Albert Benard entitled: "Madame Roger Jourdain"

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My Own Artwork

Since this is my art blog and I am an artist, I thought you may like to see some of my own artwork. You can view it at: Yessy-Denny Phillips Art Gallery

The picture shown is called "Maria". It is a pencil crayon drawing of my sister at a young age.

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Art Trivia - Art Sales in 1969

Did you know that a Rembrandt self-portrait was purchased from the private collection of Col Heywood-Lonsdale and went to the Norton Simon Museum in Los Angeles in 1969? The museum purchased the piece for 483,000 pounds from Christie's in London.

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Put Your Art Talent to Work

If you love to paint or draw (or sculpt or whatever), you can also use your talent to earn money. You can make a living doing what you love to do.

Many artists find a personal satisfaction in their art creation. But artists also like their work to be appreciated. There is no greater satisfaction than when someone is willing to pay for what you have created. You can feel a sense of pride of accomplishment that your work is good in someone else's eyes as well as your own.

It isn't enough just to WANT to sell your artwork. Selling your artwork is a business that you have to work at, just as anything else is. You have to get your artwork in front of people so that they can see it before then can buy it. And that takes a bit of work.

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You can be an appreciated artist and you can make money as an artist. Put your art talent to work for you!

Becoming an Appreciated Artist

Many artists paint strictly for the joy of painting or creating. Just the act of applying that paint to canvas or paper is what fulfills them. But let's face it...this is the real world. People have to live and have to make a living--artists included. It would be nice (and so rewarding) to be able to make a living at what you love to do. It would also be nice to get some recognition for your artistic talents. That is what becoming an appreciated artist means.

So, you have to know a little about salesmanship in order to sell your art, make a living and continue to practice the art of painting that you enjoy so much. Becoming an appreciated artist is becoming an artist who sells his artwork.

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Art Trivia - Who was Adam Elsheimer?

Because this is an art blog, you can probably deduce that Adam Elsheimer was an artist of some kind. In fact, he was a German painter (1578 - 1610) who was considered one of the founders of the modern landsacape painting. He was a pupil of Philipp Uffenbach, and was also influenced by the Frankethal school, by Gillis van Coninxloo and by the Valckenborghs. He work was also influenced by Giovanni Bellini, and Giorgione, as well as Rubens, who was his good friend.

Elsheimer's works are typically small landscapes containing mythological or bibilical figures. They are painted on copper and undated, making it difficult to establish an accurate chrolology. One one of them is signed, "The Flood" (Frankfurt). Other famous paintings of his include "Myrrha" (Frankfurt) and "Philemon and Baucis" (Dresden).

Elsheimer also did a few etchings which were early copied, imitated and reproduced as prints. He was reputed to be a fine draftsman, executing his designs with a vigorous stroke. The picture shown is "St. Agnes".

So now you know....

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Art Trivia - Who was Francois Duquesnoy?

Did you know that Francois Duquesnoy was a Italo-Flemish sculptor usually called Il Fiammingo? He was born in Brussels but lived in Italy. His actual date of birth is unknown (about 1592-1594) and he died in 1643. Along with Alessandro Algardi, they represented a more conservative influence within the baroque movement. His two most famous works were the monumental statues of St. Susanna (at Sta. Maria di Loreto in Rome) and of St. Andrew (found in the crossing of St. Peter's).

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Art Trivia - Donatello

Of course you know the name Donatello. He was one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, right?

Did you know that really Donatello was a famous Italian sculptor (c. 1386 - 1466) and one of the founders of Renaissance Art? He learned his craft of stonecarving from one of the group of sculptors working for the Florence cathedral in about 1400. His own style of sculpture, although developed around the style of Lorenzo Ghiberti, displayed revolutionary boldness.

Donatello's genius for sculpture is displayed prominently in his two marble statues of "St. Mark" (1411-13)(shown at right) and "St. George" (1415 - 16) which were created for niches on the exterior of Or San Michele, the church of the Florentine guilds. It was in these two sculptures that the human body, in striking contrast to medieval art, was rendered as a self-activing, functional organism and the human personality was displayed with a confidence in it own worth. The figures can stand on their own legs, physically and spiritually.

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Art Trivia in the Year 1968

1968 offered three exciting art exhibits staged in Paris, France. The first was devoted to Picasso, the second to the treasures of Tutankhamen's tomb and the third tothe work of J. A. D. Ingres.

The Picasso showing was France's official tribute in celebration of Picasso's 85th birthday. The huge exhibition included 284 works displayed at the Grand Palais, 508 drawings, ceramics and sculptures viewed at the Petit Palais, and a selection of graphic work and illustrated books shown at the Bibliotheque Nationale.

The Tutankhamen showing was opened in Mid-February of that year and included a spectacular exhibition of priceless treasures from the young Egyptian king's tomb (lent by the Cairo Museum). Objects included jewelry found on the king's body when his tomb was discovered in 1922, the famous solid gold funeral mask, and a life-size wooden figures that guarded the entrance to the burial chamber.

The 100th anniversary of the death of the Neoclassical painter, Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres was celebrated by two major shows in France. The first, entitled "Ingres et son Temps" was held at the Musee Ingres at Montauban, southwestern France (where Ingres was born). The exhibition contained 160 paintings and drawings by Ingres and 145 works by his teachers. In autumn another exhibition opened in Paris at the Grand Palais, which was a splendid review of Ingres' work. The picture shown is a self-portrait done by Ingres.

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Selling Your Artwork

Being a creative person isn't easy. Not only do you want to create something, such as a piece of art, you want to be able to share it with the world. After all, these are your feelings, your expressions, your thoughts put into a medium. They are important to you, and you want others to appreciate your work.

Some people may not understand that that is why you want to sell your art. It is not just a money-making proposition. Everyone wants to be appreciated for the work that they do. Artists also want to their artwork to be appreciated and thought about.

There are many means of selling your artwork - just about as many as the types of art that you create. Not any one way is good for everyone. Some artists may choose to sell their art in a gallery setting, while others may choose an online focus. Some artists prefer art fairs or their own art store. Some artists may choose to sell their works strictly through an agent. Whatever way you choose to sell your art, there is a way and means for you to do so that suits you and your personality.

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Art Trivia - Photographic Art

Photographic art was brought into being because several 'artists' had a need to create art, but had an inability to draw. Among those were Josephy Nicephore Niepce, who was led to photographic art becuase of his inability to draw on lithographic stone. William Henry Fox Talbot was another whose inability to draw when doing his research let him to photographic art.

Louis Jacques Mande Daguerre, and artist and scene painter, presented an illusiionistic Diorama in Paris and London which showed enormous painted views that had changing light effects. He used a camera to make preliminary sketches which thus led him to photographic art.

Photographic art was also influenced by being able to create multiplying quantities of pictures (lithography) and with semi-mechanical means of picture-making, for example the silhouette and the physionotrace.

Photographic art is now an art in its own right. One can find fantastic photographics that are definitely works of art, but one can also find photographs that have been manipulated into art forms. Photographs are also used in creating artwork like collages.

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Art Trivia - Pablo Picasso

Did you know that Pablo Ruiz Picasso, the initiator of Cubism, was born on October 25, 1881. His father was also an artist and was a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Barcelona. Picasso received his first lessons in art from his father.

The painting shown is called "First Communion".

Art Trivia - Futurism

Filippo Tommaso Marinetti (1876-1944), an Italian poet and dramatist published in Figaro of Paris, the first official manifesto of Futurism. Futurism was about (in general) the love of danger, the admiration for speed in machines, the glorification of wars and general destruction of the past (including museums). He wanted to free a rising generation of painters, sculptors and literary men for more expression in their crafts.

Along with a number of writers, the Futurism movement gathered 3 young painters, Umberto Boccioni, Carlo Carra and Luigi Russolo, who were later (in 1910)joined by Giacomo Balla and Gino Severini. Futurist pictures have been compared with a frozen motion picture or a series of superimposed candid camera shots or stroboscopic photography. The most direct example of Futurism is in Balla's work from 1912 "Dog on Leash" (shown)which depicts a sequence of multiple positions of moving forms of a small dog being walked.

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A Bit About the Art of India

The art of India may be described as theological or traditional because, like the art of the European middle ages, it was dedicated to revealing the divine nature of the gods and advancing the church. The aim was to instruct men in the truths of religion with the objects of worship. The Indian artist was trained in the uses of proportion and harmony to produce images which, in their abstract perfection, suggests the divine nature of the original, basically abstractions of the human form.

The Indian artist tried to create a supernatural ideal often presented in abstract terms only related to the actual physical body or its proportions. The art was intended to suggest better than mortal attributes, and also had a sensualness about it, often with references to fertility.

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