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Canvas Prints For Every Occasion By: Samantha Dale
Canvas Prints For Every Occasion(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-01-04)
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Art Basel Miami Beach By: .Larry Isaacson
Art Basel Miami Beach is an international fair of contemporary art taking place in early December in various Miami neighborhoods. Analogous to a similar event in Switzerland which it has now eclipsed in size and importance, Art Basel Miami Beach attracts over 40,000 attendees each year, many from outside the Miami area.
Not all who come are interested in the art so much as the partying that accompanies it. Dinner parties, movie screenings, beach get-togethers are de rigueur here. Vanity Fair sponsored a party for Bruce Weber's Haiti pictures, Maybach (the uber car maker) underwrote a dinner in the Frank Gehry Performing Arts Center on behalf of Haitian relief (Sean Penn was the guest of honor), and others could be found sponsored by assorted banks, jewelry and fashion companies. Partying into the wee hours was the rule, and celebrities of all sorts were much in evidence.
This is not to say that the art didn't sell. One painting by Cuban artist Wilfredo Lam went for a record (for him) of $3,000,000. Tim Hawkinson's Bike went for $180,000, and 11 bread sculptures by the breakout artist Lisa Cooley went for $5000-$7000 each. Pawel Althamer , a Polish sculptor who explores the fragility of the human body and has used hair, straw, intestine, and cloth-visceral materials in his works, sold out 10 new corpse sculptures early in the event. A rhinocerous head made out of beetle parts sold for $100,000.
It seems like the rich and the famous are still willing to part with their money for the right kinds of works. It doesn't hurt that the cachet of being seen at this event seems to be growing, and the whole event is being taken as a barometer of the financial health of monetary elite. Many well known celebrities are showing up here, including Steve Martin, Jonathan Tisch (Loew's Hotel Chef), the painter Julian Schnabel who donated a number of his works at Penn's Haitian relief event, Ben Stiller, Calvin Klein, Jay-Z, George Hamilton, Serena Williams and many more.
Nor was it just art and sculpture on display. There were videos, experimental films, photographs and performance art. One video showed a vulture stumbling about in a room knocking over assorted items and chewing on post-it paper. Another had Russian girls singing folk songs climbing up a five-story high metal sculpture and pouring liquid down chutes, then repeating the process. Still, with over 5,000 works by 1000 artists from all over the world, priced from just a few hundred all the way up to millions of dollars, it seemed that there was something for everyone's taste and budget.(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-01-03)
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Cad Drafting Services Changing The Face Of Engineering By: santosh
The implementation of drafting services is rapidly increasing at a rapid pace in the field of engineering nowadays. These computer-aided services have helped in providing a more organized and sure edge to the building designs.(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-01-03)
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Back Pain Medication By: autor
If youre experiencing back pain it can be tempting to reach for medication. There are so many different types of medication out there, how can you go wrong?(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-01-03)
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A Rich Breakfast Buffet Is Also Part Of The Course Price By: NatalieChan
This stylish and sporty timepiece with Ashton Kutcher in the role of Spencer Aimes. The sporty men's chronograph features Swiss-made chronograph movement ETA Valjoux Caliber 7750th The high quality leather strap in crocodile-look is a real eye-catcher.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-12-30)
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Canvas Prints Enhance The Senses And Expand The Imagination By: Samantha Dale
Have you ever looked at a photograph of an ancient, elegant tree that seemed to wave gracefully to the passage of time? Its character just arrested thought and paused breath.
Now picture the same image developed on a different medium—one that gave hint of touch and texture and that raised the surface of that bark and that leaf. Canvas prints, also commonly known as photos on canvas, extend sight with touch for a fuller, more rewarding, and deeply treasured memory.
Types of Canvas Prints
Virtually any photograph or favoured artwork can be transferred onto a canvas. Whether black and white, colour, or a mix of the two, photos on canvas brings a richer viewing environment than standard two-dimensional prints.
People, landscapes, and still life are all excellent features in canvas prints. Single-pane pictures that extend borders to around the frame allow a more complete image presentation. Triptychs, collages, and pyramidal images lend themselves brilliantly to this textured forum, as well.
Extend the imagination beyond photographs, and a canvas print clock sits commandingly on a wall, mantle, bookshelf, or table.
Shapes of Canvas Prints
Rectangle, square, or panoramic photographs enhance portraits, candid shots, or magnificent landscapes and sunsets.
Stretch a horizon across a wide expanse of wall or tell a story above a fireplace with progressive photo groupings. Mount a crossroads photo on canvas and hang it in a hallway or near an entrance.
Creation of Photos on Canvas
The first step in creating a canvas print masterpiece comes from the customer: Uploading or delivering the chosen print. The clearer the picture, the clearer the canvas print. However, special atmospheres within the photograph inherent in focus and lighting should not be arbitrarily dismissed.
The presented image should be transferred onto a 100% cotton canvas for the epitome of effects, clarity, and sharpness or fading to match the original photograph. If a mixed colour presentation is desired, simply annotate which should be in black and white and what should be in colour, and the instructions are usually easily honoured by those who offer the choice.
Next, the image-transferred canvas is stretched around its frame; carrying the image around the corners of the frame is called gallery-wrapping and not only hides the frame but adds extra dimension and depth to the image presentation.
Standard v Custom Sizes
Most canvas printers allow customers the option of standard sizes of frames, differing according to shape. Often, standard frames come as small as 30cm x 30cm for square frames, 20cm x 60cm for panoramic canvas print, or 30cm x 45cm for rectangular frames.
Some canvas printers allow for standard frames as large as 100cm x 100cm for square frames, 50cm x 150cm for panoramic frames, or 100cm x 150cm for rectangular prints.
If he or she desires a custom frame that is larger or smaller than standard fare, the consumer should contact the vendor directly for information on availability and pricing.
Summary
Canvas prints or photos on canvas bring enthusiastic or excellent photographs into the striking and extraordinary arena. The additional depth, texture, and sense-appeal of photos on canvas enhance the viewing experience that engage multiple senses and unleash the imagination.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-12-28)
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Royal Doulton By: andrewpauls
The Royal Doulton is an English company, founded in the 19th century by John Doulton.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-12-28)
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Acquiring Discount Theatre Tickets By: Chris Barton
Whether you are looking for New York discount theatre tickets or Chicago discount theatre tickets, you need to follow some tried and tested steps to get the best out of the best in cheap theatre tickets.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-12-23)
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Create Beautiful Spaces With Decorative Panels By: Cutout
Have you thought about making your house look a little different with decorative panels? Yes, Decorative Panels are very popular way to decorate your house.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-12-23)
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Choosing The Right Destin Florida Photographer For Your Wedding By: ricky ponting
If you are in the midst of planning a wedding in Destin Florida, you know how massive an undertaking it is. From the food to the bridesmaids dress, every thing needs to be perfect for that special day and most of all you need to find some who can capture al this effort that you have made for posterity. These precious memories that you will store will not only be preserved for you children but may inspire generations to come. This means that the person you choose to undertake the task of taking the pictures needs to be somebody who will treat the project with the reverence it deserves.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-12-22)
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