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How To Make Framed Canvas Prints
Ever wondered just what it is we do all day at Grand River Giclee? Or how exactly do we make framed canvas prints? Look no further! Documented here is our process of how we create framed canvas prints! Why Framed Canvas Prints? A framed stretched canvas print is a giclée print on high-quality canvas that…
Featured Artist: Karina Llergo
Originally from Mexico, Karina Llergo is a Chicago-based artist with a profound connection to the human body’s energy and flow. She has spent years exploring her passion for dance, swimming, and yoga, all of which have deeply influenced her artistic style. These practices taught her to see movement as more than just physical activity, but…
Selling Your Art: Navigating the Options
As an artist, sharing your work with the world is one of the most rewarding aspects of the craft. But when it comes to turning your passion into profit, navigating the options for selling your art can be confusing and overwhelming. Whether you’re a painter, photographer, or digital artist, choosing the right sales channels can…
Featured Artist: CLOVIS DEAN RUSK
Clovis Dean Rusk is an artist in multiple senses of the word. A Florida native, Clovis Rusk retired from a long career as a commercial graphic artist and has since refocused his talent and energy painting large-format figurative oils in a traditional realist style. While he has won a number of awards as an artist,…
The Pros and Cons of Limited Editions
Many artists have mixed feelings about releasing their artwork as limited editions. Choosing to limit the number of prints produced may give their buyers a feeling of exclusivity when they purchase, and it may also increase the value of the prints themselves. But limited additions also come with challenges and considerations. In this blog we…
Why You Should Print Your Artwork
In the digital age, where artwork is often shared online and viewed on phone screens, many artists may believe that printing their artwork is unnecessary and perhaps even old fashioned. However, there are a number of benefits to making digital images of artwork tangible through printing on either fine art paper or canvas. In this…
Creating Digital Images of Your Artwork
The first and perhaps most critical step in making giclée prints of your artwork is to create a “print ready” digital file. A “print ready” file is one that will faithfully reproduce your artwork without further adjustments. This is perhaps the most technically challenging work we do, and it requires a substantial investment to get…
featured artist: Lauchlan Davis
Meet Lauchlan Davis: Artist and Business Owner Lauchlan Davis is a Tennessee native, artist, and the owner of Lauchlan Studio, a fine art and interior decor studio in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She has a background in art history and has funneled her passion for art, color, and beauty into her own paintings, observing “the confluence of…
Outdoor Art Fairs: Are They for You?
Many of our artists participate in outdoor art fairs and find they are an excellent way to showcase and sell their work to a broad audience. While this well-established sales channel can be very effective, it isn’t for everyone. Here are some pros and cons of exhibiting in outdoor art fairs. The Pros of Art…