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| The making of the prints |
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In the strictest sense of the word, each print is a photograph, although it is not taken
with a camera. The images are obtained using freshly cut flowers, different digital image
capture techniques using a flatbed scanner, and trial and error. The digital image is then
manipulated using a computer graphic arts program, an intricate and time consuming process,
while attempting to stay true to the original form, texture and colors of the actual flowers
and foliage.
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The vast majority of the flowers in the designs come from the gardens of the artist, Lisa Davis |
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The 5" x 7" and 8" x 10" prints are printed on heavy weight Ultra Premium Matte Photo Paper. The
larger prints are printed on heavy weight Premium Semi Matte Photo Paper. |
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The cards are printed on heavy weight acid free card stock. |
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The matting for the 5" x 7" and 8" x 10" prints is acid free with a white core, and is available
in 5 colors: white, ivory, black, hunter green, and sage green. The outside dimensions are 8" x 10" and
11" x 14" to fit standard size frames. The poster sized prints are not available with mats. |
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We don't offer framing so that the prints can be framed to your own individual
decorating style. |
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Each print will be individually signed by the artist. |
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For protection, the cards, 5" x 7" prints, and 8" x 10" prints will be sent in a crystal clear
archival polypropylene sleeve and rigid mailer. The larger prints will be rolled and mailed in rigid
poster mailers. |
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There are many prints in progress that are not on the website yet. If you are
interested in a particular flower or color that you don't see here, you can
e-mail us to see if it will be available in the near future. |
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| If you are not 100% satisfied with your
purchase, please contact me. I will either correct any problems or send a
full refund. |
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| Decorating Tips: |
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Groupings: Unless the art work is large or the wall is small or narrow,
a grouping of prints, or a print grouped with other wall decor will look
better than a single print. A grouping of the same size prints should be hung
symmetrically with the same amount of space between each print. They should
also be placed fairly close together so that they look like a unit. A print
hung as part of a wall decor grouping consisting of various shapes sizes and
colors is called an asymmetrical display. This is a little trickier to hang.
If you are questioning how it will look, before you hammer any holes in the
walls, I would advise cutting paper into the sizes and shapes of the pieces
you are hanging. Lightly tape the pieces to the wall however you wish, and
then rearrange them till you get the look you like. |
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Hanging Height: Many people hang pictures too high; they should be hung
at eye level. A whole dissertation could be written on exactly what eye level
is. (Standing eye level vs seated eye level, and what about a person 6 ft.
tall vs 5 ft. tall?) Average standing eye level is about 60 inches from the
floor, so this would be good for wall decor in halls and entryways. In
rooms such as dining rooms and living rooms, where people are generally
seated, you'll have to use your own judgment. You could try the cut out paper
taped to the wall trick as described above to decide, just don't hang them
higher than 60 inches. Wall decor behind an average sofa or any piece of
furniture should be hung with the bottom about 6 inches above the back so that
they look like a unit. |
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Matting: Since a mat should not upstage the artwork, a neutral colored
mat (white, ivory, black) is never a bad choice. Usually mat color should
contrast with the wall color it will hang on. Prints hanging on a white or
ivory wall look good in the green mats. For unity, the same color mat should
be used for each picture in a grouping. If you are purchasing a frame at a
department or craft supply store, the frame will often come with a mat,
especially if the frame holds multiple pictures. |
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Framing: From bulky, ornate and gold, to plain and thin, there's a
huge variety of frames out there to choose from. You don't want a frame that
overwhelms the picture. The bouquet prints in particular are very colorful
and busy, so they probably would not go well in a large really ornate frame.
Basically, you should choose what pleases you. |
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