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An interview with Photographer, Lee Mann

rkguy — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 16:32:10 -0800

The V Groove was lucky enough to interview Photographer Lee Mann and talk about his career, how he presents his work and the importance of the presentation...

Why Artists Make Great Businesspeople

CynthiaM — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 10:34:59 -0700

Think art and business don't mix? Wrong - these two disciplines can be quite compatible.

What is Conservation or Preservation Framing?

artandframing — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:19:10 -0700

Conservation Framing (sometimes called Preservation Framing) refers to the materials and techniques used by picture framers to frame valued art and objects to the highest standard...

An interview with Artist, Lynn Blaikie

rkguy — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 09:55:23 -0700

The V Groove was lucky enough to interview Canadian Artist Lynn Blaikie and talk about her career, how she presents her work and the importance of the presentation...

22 Photography Contests & Competitions You Can Enter

timothyj — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 12:09:55 -0700

Everyone's a (digital) photographer these days. How do you stand out? How do you even get the word out that you're here and taking amazing pictures? A natural next step is to enter some photography contests to gain exposure.

Glass or Acrylic — Which Do I Choose For Framing?

timothyj — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 10:00:12 -0700

Determining the difference and making a decision between glass and acrylic glazing or extras like UV-protection and non-glare is often a less obvious choice than many may think. I hope to make the decision a bit clearer and easier!

The Art Business — Reproduction & Printing Definitions

myronarndt — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 09:46:31 -0700

An overview of definitions and terminology concerning the art printing and publishing industry.

Reproducing Your Artwork PART 6 — Where Do I Go From Here?

myronarndt — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 09:38:46 -0700

The reproduction and distribution of your work is not the end of the story. In fact, it is only the beginning. At this point you must begin the ongoing process of evaluating the performance of each reproduction. After all, you are doing this to sell more of your work.

Reproducing Your Artwork PART 3 — Reproduction Methods

myronarndt — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:30:09 -0700

With respect to the reproduction types we have discussed in the previous part, many different methods are employed commonly today; enough to confuse not only the art buyer, but also the artist seeking to find the best way to reproduce their work.

Choosing the Right Type of Matboard

timothyj — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 13:22:01 -0700

In these days of mass-produced art purchased at Ikea or Costco, preservation is simply not on the minds of many people when getting something matted and framed — and with good reason; most of the art bought is not expected — nor needed — to last ten years, let alone a hundred.