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Do you need inspiration to get your walls in tip top shape? Here is an idea that you may not have seen before. Allow me to illuminate you...
THE CLUSTER
Don't think you have to be stuck with just one piece of artwork on your wall. Be not afraid of the cluster. By cluster, I mean a grouping of different pieces of artwork in different sizes that come together to create one large piece. If you feel the need for cohesion, you can choose a theme, a color story, use similar frames, etc. However, dont' feel like you MUST do any of those things. All of the different elements together can create gorgeous texture and visual interest. Clustering creates an organic, modern look that has a lot of impact.
When you are putting it together, lay it out on the floor first so you don't end up with a million holes in your wall. As you lay things out, bear in mind that you don't want one side to be more visually "heavy" than another. If you have a big piece of artwork, balance it out with several smaller ones close together to create the feel of a larger piece.
When you create a grouping you like, be sure to take a quick picture of it before changing something just in case you don't care for the changes. By doing something that isn't a square or rectangle, you don't have to be as precise, and it won't drive you as crazy. Plus, you can continue to add on to the outer edges as your art collection grows.
Before hanging, a good idea can be to get a big piece of craft paper and trace the layout so that you will know exactly where to put your nails. Again, this isn't as important as it would be if you were going for a super symmetrical layout.
Want to see more examples of clustering? Check out our pinterest board!
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We carry giclee prints published by different companies which means they may require slightly different handling techniques depending on the artist.
Prints by Abraham Hunter and Mark Keathley are fairly durable. They are sprayed with a special UV clear coat that protects the canvas's colors from fading from UV light. This also puts an extra layer over the pigments so they are harder to damage. For these prints, you should be able to use a clean damp cloth without damaging the image.
For prints by the majority of our other artists, you need to be more careful. They are very delicate and completely intolerant to water and moisture.They should be handled as carefully as you would handle an original watercolor taking special care to avoid any contact with water or mist. Please make certain that your hands are clean, dry and oil-free before touching it. (Perspiration on your hands or fingers will damage the image.) For these, you should be able to use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth, electrostatic dust cloth, or feather duster without damaging your image. Be sure to dust lightly so as not to scratch the image.
If this doesn't answer your questions regarding cleaning your giclee canvas print, please give us a call or send us an email.
We take no responsibility for and damage incurred by use or misuse of this advice.
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You may already be familiar with Rod Chase's work. He is a nationally known artist and has his paintings in galleries all over the country. He paints in a style called photorealism. "Photorealism is the genre of painting based on using the camera and photographs to gather information and then from this information creating a painting that appears photographic." (Wikipedia).
In Twilight in Central Park, the bridge makes a stunning focal point. Then, the water leads your eye to the beautiful buildings in the background. The color palate is minimal and consists of mostly greys, browns, whites, blacks, and blues. This combines to create a very soft, romantic feel to the painting. When combined with our Ansel Black frame, it creates a very striking image.
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Join us on
April 30, 2016
for a
LIVE ARTIST EVENT
with
Abraham Hunter
TIME TBD
at
131 Island Drive Suite 9138-A
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Are you interested in meeting the artist behind the painting?
Would you like to get a canvas with a special sketch on the back? Ask your favorite art consulatant about our event specials!
Check out Abraham Hunter's "Snacktime," a special release available for a limited time (until April 30th) released just for the Master's Editions events!
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Join us on
April 29, 2016
for a
LIVE ARTIST EVENT
with
Abraham Hunter
1pm-8pm
at
2530 Parkway Suite 23
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Are you interested in meeting the artist behind the painting?
Would you like to get a canvas with a special sketch on the back? Ask your favorite art consulatant about our event specials!
Check out Abraham Hunter's "Snacktime," a special release available for a limited time (until April 30th) released just for the Master's Editions events!