An illustrious renaissance portrait of an affluent person on a canvas may be the first thing that pops in your mind when commissioned art is mentioned. In the past, people interested in having their portraits done are very familiar with the process that involves how to commission art. It is also their way of flaunting […]
So you’ve heard the phrase “giclée” or “giclée print” thrown around, but have no idea what it means? It’s easy to get caught up in all the jargon of the art word and feel a little embarrassed about asking for help. Don’t worry, we’ve all been there and I’m here to help! I’ve been and […]
The world of art may seem an intimidating foray – full ofjargon, assumed pretentiousness, and hefty price tags to boot. But it doesn’tneed to be that way. In fact, understanding the terminology used only takes afew minutes and is an interesting history lesson. So you all get to hear the […]
One question I often hear from friends and customers alike is “How do I light my new painting?” This is a question most don’t even consider until we get the painting home and put it on the wall – only realise that things just aren’t quite right. Properly lighting your art will allow you to […]
So, what is a galley wall? A gallery wall is just several pieces of art arranged beside each other on the same wall. They can be as large or as small as you desire and don’t need to be arranged in any particular order or pattern. Gallery walls are a fun way to add a […]
Buying lighting can be a confusing process full of technical jargon and scientific acronyms. Fortunately, it doesn’t need to be scary. I’ve broken down what you need to look for in the CHEAT SHEET below. if you’re interested in finding out what these words mean then read on and I’ll explain. The best lighting for […]
You see a piece of art online. You love it. You want to buy it. But there’s always some lingering doubts. Maybe it won’t fit the space? Maybe the colours won’t look the same in real life? Well the good news is, nowadays it’s become increasingly popular to buy art online. Collecting art is like […]