Tag: print

Ever tried a wrap?

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Oh yeah…. a veggie wrap with hummus or veggie cream cheese and crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, green onions… YUM. Creamy and crunchy veggie goodness!

But, this being a blog about photos instead of pitas, the wrap I’m referring to is a gallery wrap. Have you ever purchased a gallery wrap of your favorite photograph? If not, I highly recommend them. Gallery wraps are canvas prints wrapped around a wooden frame (with finished backing) that offer a stunning, textured, almost 3-D look. It is a classy, modern way to display fine art photographs.

I recently had a client in El Paso order three of my prints (20×30 and 16×24 – they look best when they are large) in gallery wrap style and I was so thrilled about how great they looked that I nearly drove them down to Texas myself just so I could get the wraps to the client faster. But common sense prevailed and I sent them via mail to her address, but not before snapping some photos of two of the gallery prints on my walls… so that I show you how cool they look.

Check ’em out…

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My client called this afternoon to let me know that she had received her prints and said, “They blew me away!! I LOVE them!” She then told me that she was going to have her husband hang them up on the wall immediately so that she could show them off at the dinner party she was planning (maybe she can have a “wrap party!”). True story. And I love it.

Nearly all of the fine art photos prints posted on my website are available for gallery wrap printing. Order yours before the end of September and you’ll get 20% off! E-mail me for details on pricing.

1st Place Photo at “Bring Your Best” Competition

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On Monday, I submitted two framed photos to the “Bring Your Best” competition being held at Utah Valley University during the school’s Summer University conference. Faculty and employees from many different departments submitted art work and other crafts to the competition, and the work was reviewed and judged by a panel. I was thrilled to find out that my image, “Hidden Iron”, was given the blue ribbon in the Photography category. Woo hoo!!! It really made my day.

Below is a look at my winning image. This photo looks terrific sized 20×24 in a dark wood or black frame. Contact me by posting a comment or e-mail me through my website if would enjoy this fine art print in your office or house! (The copyright symbol, of course, will not appear on your print.)

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Shootin’ with the fishies

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I almost named this blog post “Swimmin’ with the fishies” but that wouldn’t be accurate, because I was dry and fully clothed, photographing aquatic life with a handheld camera in a darkened room behind a thick plastic window while 5- and 6-year-old kids I didn’t know climbed between my legs and up through my arms to get a closer look at Nemo (squeal!).

Aaaaaah…. another relaxing day at the aquarium.

In spite of the challenges of shooting in this environment, I came back with a few fine art favorites that I will be posting on my website soon. In the meantime, here is a sneak peek for my blog friends:

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This is a “Four-Eyed Fish,” or Anableps Anableps – found in Central America. If you like the life aquatic and have plans to be in the Salt Lake Valley, stop by The Living Planet Aquarium – fun for all ages! If you prefer not to become a human jungle gym for the visiting kiddies, avoid going there on a Saturday afternoon. At all costs. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

Best Photo at the Signature Squares Art Show

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I attended the opening reception at the Red Plum gallery on Friday night and was thrilled to discover that the image I submitted was chosen for “BEST PHOTO“! How cool is that? Furthermore, it was a great show… I was impressed by the quality of the other submissions by local artists. Stop by Red Plum Designs to check them out… all of the artistic pieces are going to be displayed until sold. You can buy my winning image (titled “Peaceful Flower“) there – 12″x12” with double mat, or if you want this same photo custom-sized for your home/office, you can order it through my website.

Here is the image that won Best Photo at the Signature Squares Art Show:

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My thanks to Rochelle, Sue, and Virginia for the opportunity to be part of this show.