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The Basics of Art Exhibits
One aspect of the art business is marketing
your art. It is important to display your work in the best light for potential
buyers. And in this day and age, artists have a lot of options to market their
artwork. Aside from working with an art gallery, you can become a self-styled
art curator. You can independently mount your own art exhibit featuring your
work in a selected location.Here are some things you should think of when
mounting a display of your work:
Theme. What
overall look and
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30th Aug 2016
Fresh Interior Decorating Ideas with Picture Frames
Picture frames make for great interior
decorating tools. You can create striking and visually delightful rooms using
ornate, vintage oval picture frames, simple black picture frames or shimmery
silver picture frames. It really depends on what look the client would like to
achieve but with some creativity and the right choice of picture frames, you
can create fresh interiors that can spruce up your clients’ homes.Wallpaper panels. Wallpaper with colorful and elaborate prints
and patterns ca
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15th Aug 2016
Framing Basics: Choosing the Right Glazing
When you are in a profession that involves
framing (such as photography or interior decorating), the details of the
picture frames should not be overlooked. Aside from the design, color and
overall appearance of the picture frame, you also need to consider what type of
glass you would want to use.For antique glass picture frames, a classic
look often combines the elaborate design of the molding with the domed glass.
These can be used for antique portraits. However, for other types of pictu
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8th Aug 2016
Setting Up a Wedding Photo Booth for Your Clients
Going on a wedding photography gig? One service
you can offer clients is a well-planned and fanciful photo booth where they and
their guests can have fun and bring home gorgeous photos. With some creativity,
you can offer your photo booth as part of your package at an affordable price.To set up an unforgettable wedding photo booth,
you will need:
Camera equipment. You
don’t need a fancy camera for your photo booth – a basic digital camera on a
tripod will do. However, you will need a rem
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1st Aug 2016
Perfecting Antique Portrait Photography
The vintage look is now in vogue! Aside from themed wedding photographs, people are now
looking for professionals who do vintage photography for portraits. There is
just something about an antique portrait that fascinates and tickles the
imagination. Antique portraits have that classic, timeless appeal that some
clients would like to achieve for their own portraits. They may want to match
the portraits their ancestors had or they may want the timeless appeal of
vintage photographsThe good
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11th Jul 2016
Picture Frame Conservation Considerations for Photographers
Photographs are priceless treasures – these capture a moment
of time that one can never go back to. These are often moments of joy, love and
celebration, as well as glimpses of passing youth and innocence. As a
photographer, you do your best to capture these moments. But your job does not end there. You can go the extra mile
for your customers by using archival framing methods to ensure that the framed
photos retain their color and quality much longer and that these photos are
protected fr
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6th Jul 2016
Using Display Cases for Interior Decorating
At InLine Ovals, we do not only provide you with a
wide-selection of quality picture frames. We also have a number of display
cases and specialized frames that you can use to create unique and visually
appealing displays. These custom display cases add a personal touch that your
client may want – especially if there are personal hobbies and passions that he
wants to showcase in his home.Here are InLine Ovals’ specialized display cases:-Shadow
box frame. Aside from the common rectangular sh
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28th Jun 2016
Helpful Tips for Picture Framers
InLine Ovals offers helpful tips for picture frames
that want to sell more oval frames and round frames. Most stores do not realize
the potential for selling these types of frames. To help generate more
interest, InLine Ovals suggests the following:Place
oval antique picture frames on display. Additionally, add convex glass to
displays so customers can see the difference how these types of frames
look. These types are exceptionally popular for framing old family
pictur
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20th Jun 2016
InLine Oval’s Frames are in Upscale Establishments
InLine Oval has a high-quality reputation in the frame
business. As such, photographers, interior designers, floral preservationists
and artists turn to them for custom designs throughout the United States and
Canada.Designers are always looking for unique shapes to highlight
artwork, which includes round photo frames and oval picture frames. Interior
design involves creating an aesthetically pleasing balance. Upscale hotels and restaurants are always looking for
designers to create a uniq
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24th May 2016
Techniques for Mounting Photos in Convex Glass Frames
A bubble glass frame features a convex piece of glass
instead of the traditional flat piece of glass. This style was exceptionally
popular around the turn of the 20th century, often used for
displaying family portraits. Bubble glass frames are available from specialty
Internet stores. To give glass its domed shape, the glass rounds are located
outside the frame’s borders and the photograph is mounted inside the glass.
This mimics a bubble shape. Laying a flat piece of glass into a frame mo
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10th May 2016