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Advanced Image Processing for Professional Photo Prints
Photographer Matt Thomas recently sent us a breathtaking image of elk in the early morning light. Before ordering a large canvas print, he wisely requested a smaller reference print to review the details. Based on that test print, he asked us to lighten the deep shadows on the right side of the image. This edit…
Scaling Your Images for Giclée Printing, Part II: Understanding Image Resolution
Scaling Your Prints Without Losing Quality When scaling artwork or photography for printing, understanding image resolution is just as important as keeping the correct proportions. Image Resolution for Printing Digital images are composed of individual elements called pixels. Each pixel describes the color and density of a single point in the image. Most digital images…
Featured Artist: Brian O’Leary
Brian O’Leary creates beautifully dynamic street photography that documents the architectural decay of Flint, Michigan. His sharp, layered compositions offer a focused view from foreground to background, often spotlighting abandoned buildings and industrial remnants that speak to the city’s history. A Flint Native with a Photographer’s Eye “In 2013 I picked up my first DSLR…
Scaling Your Images for Giclée Printing, Part I: Understanding Image Proportions
When you’re preparing your artwork for giclée printing, you need to understand proportions and scaling to ensure your prints will appear exactly as you envision them once printed. Whether you’re an artist selling your limited edition prints, a photographer who wants to reproduce high-quality images, or simply someone who wants to create custom prints, scaling…
How To Make Framed Canvas Prints
Have you ever wondered just what it is we do all day at Grand River Giclée? Or how exactly do we make framed canvas prints? Look no further! Here we will discuss the process of how we create framed canvas prints! Why Framed Canvas Prints? A framed stretched canvas print is a giclée print on…
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. He 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. It may also increase the value of the prints themselves. But limited additions also come with challenges and considerations. In this blog we will…