Volume 3, Issue 1, February 2008 The “Right” Image Art Reproduction on Canvas     Suzanne Gallagher Art is a fashion business. Have you noticed that the preferred substrate or medium upon which art imagery is applied is often canvas vs. paper? Even open edition prints are being printed on canvas. Because the printing edition size of the images are unlimited in supply, they are very reasonable in cost, unlike the giclees or serigraph reproductions which are limited editions. Take a look at the botanicals pictured, below, left. They are photographic reproductions by B. Leighton. The images can be ordered through your local frame shop sized to the customer's specifications. These are printed on canvas and museum wrapped; stretched over 2.5" stretcher bars, stapled on the back, with sides carefully painted black. The look is simple and the price very reasonable. Because not all publishers print to order, another approach is to use the process of transferring an open edition paper print to canvas. It's called canvas transfer and is also very effective way to have the original look that we all desire. Not only are canvas transfers beautiful, but they are very cost effective, and look amazing framed or museum wrapped.   Wall Design Dilemmas   Problem: "I love the small plaques that are available now. They come in many designs but all have the same format, unframed and of the same size. What is the best way to arrange them?" Solution: This type of wall décor is “hot” now. It is often unframed such as the wrapped canvas pieces I mentioned in the first article, and comes in every style. Do not place them in several areas in the room or home. I recommend hanging these together as a “set” preferably on one wall. Keep the finished size of the grouping in proportion with the rest of the room décor. They will make a strong statement! Aren’t these images from Valerie Wilson, wonderful!   Ask me your most pressing Art and Wall Design challenges! Wall Design Diva "Sightings" I love to inspire others with my art knowledge and experience. I hope that you can attend one of my upcoming seminars! Start With Art! Seminar Learn how to select, design, and place art in your unique interior spaces! Do you have a challenging wall design dilemma?  E-mail photos of your spaces and I will include them (anonymously, of course!) in my professional slide presentation with suggestions for solutions! Where: Lake Bible Church 4565 Carman Drive, Lake Oswego, OR 97035, (503) 699-9840 When: Tuesday, March 4th, 9:15AM - 11:15AM Registration: Free Call Lake Bible Church for details. Where: Landfair Furniture Gallery 1636 NW 15th, Portland, OR 97209, (503) 245-4222 When: Saturday, April 26th, 10:00AM - 11:30AM Registration: Space limited, reservations suggested. Registration Fee: $10 Register Here The Fine Art of Wall Design, by Suzanne Gallagher Available for purchase at the seminar. Registration fee applied to purchase. Coming Soon! Design Professionals and Retailers - Wall Design Diva Marketing Opportunity Are you a specialist in art and the interior space? Many of you have written me to say that you would be interested in licensing my newsletter and branding to use in your business marketing and promotion. Please contact me if you would like to have more information about this opportunity! Framed Art I will soon be offering fabulous framed art, mirrors and photo frames on my web site. Stay tuned! Along the Canal Carnton Plantation Waiting for the Believers Rastaman Vibration a la mode Francais My friend and incredible photographer sent these new images this week! Please contact me for more information. Wall Design Diva, Tigard, OR 97210, 503-579-Arts (2787) Copyright 2008 Suzanne Gallagher, All Rights Reserved UNSUBSCRIBE:   If you do not wish to receive our newsletter, click here to unsubscribe.