ARTe Gallery is hosting photography classes given by professional photographer Raymond Muzzy. There will be 5 sessions; Exposure, Light and Color Control, Focusing Basics, Composition, NIght Scenes, Slot Canyons, Fall Colors, Florals, and Waterfalls will be covered.
Take one session, or take all 5 and get a big discount. ARTe endorses Raymond, having seen his work the last 2 years. It is very impressive. We are confident you will appreciate his expertise in teaching photography. Call to reserve your sessions at 435-669-8871. Email is raymondmuzzy@yahoo.com for any questions.
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Memories Re-gifted
Several years ago, while exploring the outdoors with my 6 year old daughter, she picked up a large maple leaf off the ground. We had quite a discussion about the unnatural find. It had obviously blown a long distance to settle here in the dry desert. She thought a whirlwind brought it from far away. She carried it home and left it on the kitchen table.
Sixteen years later, that same leaf is in a frame on our kitchen wall. The date is written on the mat below the leaf. Our daughter will be married next year. That framed leaf, along with my hand-written message on the back, will hopefully stir her emotions a bit when she unwraps it.
Small keepsakes are best kept when they are properly preserved, then gifted to the right person at the right time.
Sixteen years later, that same leaf is in a frame on our kitchen wall. The date is written on the mat below the leaf. Our daughter will be married next year. That framed leaf, along with my hand-written message on the back, will hopefully stir her emotions a bit when she unwraps it.
Small keepsakes are best kept when they are properly preserved, then gifted to the right person at the right time.
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Hidden "Treasures?"
About 6 years ago, I received a call at our gallery from a very excited gentlemen. He was elated over his latest art find. Apparently, he happened upon 6 antique paintings by the famous western artist Charles M. Russell. The signatures were authentic, and the paintings were safely stored in a vault. I grew more and more excited that he was going to have us fame all 6 paintings.
The man called after 2 weeks and said he was bringing his prized paintings in the next day. He arrived carrying a large, flat box. He shook my hand, and then began to unveil his treasures on my framing counter. One by one he showed me the paintings. I just didn't have the heart to tell him yet, so I asked how much he paid for them. He said it was a "super deal" at $650 a piece.
Finally, I had to be the bearer of bad news and tell him: "What you have here are Circa 1960 vellum and acrylic-coated mounted prints. They're worth approxipately $75 each."
"No!" he insisted, "These are worth more than that!"
"Sorry," I quickly returned, "but they just aren't what you thought." He stared blankly at me in shock. His mumbling and expressions were priceless. I nearly broke into a laugh, but decided against it. After several minutes of consoling, he slowly gathered his faux-treasure and whimpered out the door. I just couldn't believe he had mistaken crappy prints for originals. Collectors, beware, seek advice first. Until next week, happy hunting.
The man called after 2 weeks and said he was bringing his prized paintings in the next day. He arrived carrying a large, flat box. He shook my hand, and then began to unveil his treasures on my framing counter. One by one he showed me the paintings. I just didn't have the heart to tell him yet, so I asked how much he paid for them. He said it was a "super deal" at $650 a piece.
Finally, I had to be the bearer of bad news and tell him: "What you have here are Circa 1960 vellum and acrylic-coated mounted prints. They're worth approxipately $75 each."
"No!" he insisted, "These are worth more than that!"
"Sorry," I quickly returned, "but they just aren't what you thought." He stared blankly at me in shock. His mumbling and expressions were priceless. I nearly broke into a laugh, but decided against it. After several minutes of consoling, he slowly gathered his faux-treasure and whimpered out the door. I just couldn't believe he had mistaken crappy prints for originals. Collectors, beware, seek advice first. Until next week, happy hunting.
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
The "Z" Effect
The process of removing a printed image from paper and securing it onto canvas began decades ago. These "canvas transfer" process gained popularity and momentum in the late 70s on through to the early 90s. The acrylic gel coating used on the canvas was generally an inferior product that yellowed, causing the image to fade. Jet printers infused the industry in the mid 90s. It produced a clean, clean reproduction onto canvas that phased-out the transfer process. UV coating became a standard in jet printing, thus preserving dyes and pigments from fading.
Z-gel, and other acrylic gels, can be rolled or brushed onto mounted paper prints. The "Z-effect" replaces glass, doesn't glare, and has a UV barrier that saves the print dyes from fading. ARTe has enjoyed the "Z-effect" for over 15 years, producing great results similar to an "original art" look at a very reasonable cost for clients. It's a must see at ARTe Gallery. Come by or call us.
Z-gel, and other acrylic gels, can be rolled or brushed onto mounted paper prints. The "Z-effect" replaces glass, doesn't glare, and has a UV barrier that saves the print dyes from fading. ARTe has enjoyed the "Z-effect" for over 15 years, producing great results similar to an "original art" look at a very reasonable cost for clients. It's a must see at ARTe Gallery. Come by or call us.
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