Thank you for a great year!
Art Source wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Thanks for your business and support in 2011.
We look forward to seeing you in 2012.
Please note that we are open until the 21st of December 2011 and are back in the office January 2, 2011.
At Art Source we want to help you sell art. Below are a couple tips and tricks for selling art to clients:
- Always include art in the budget when quoting a house. Do not try and add it later when the budget might be getting tight.
- Propose art that is one step above your clients expected price range. If they can’t afford it then you have room to move down in price. If you start at the cheapest price you have no room to go lower and no other options. This will give you the opportunity to propose something that is really special and exciting to your clients, luxuries that they might stretch their budget for.
- Never assume your customer can’t afford something, always let them make the buying decision, don’t make it for them. Give the art a chance to argue its worth to your client. You might be surprised. People are often willing to spend a little bit more for a fabulous piece of art that they love.
- Original art can often be a highlight of a room and people will often develop an emotional attachment to originals that they would not have with a poster print. Originals come in a variety of sizes and prices and should not be immediately overlooked. The price can depend on the artist, the detail, the size and medium. Even for a small budget, one original piece of art can be a center piece, a topic for conversation and create an air of luxury that will make the whole room seem more valuable and complete. Providing a client with an artist bio can create a very personal bond with the art. Art is there to be seen; original art is something everyone is compelled to show, admire and tell stories about.
Art can be extremely sentimental, especially if it is personalized. Custom art originals and custom giclée printing can be quite affordable. By considering options outside the catalogue you can create a truly personal and unique space for your clients.
We created a designer kit which would allow you to bring a slice of our showroom everywhere you go. Your very own mobile picture and framing source that would allow your customer to choose art and framing on the spot! You can also go to www.artsource.ca and check our links page for links to image collections. You can copy and paste your image selections in an email tomarianne@artsource.ca . Be sure to note that we also provide custom printing for a unique or sentimental touch, as well as original art, mirrors, bulletin boards, chalk boards and white boards.
To order a designer kit or if you have any questions please call us today at 905 475 8181
5/4/2009 10:55 AM
Graham French was born in London England. He studied photography at the Guilford School of Art and worked as an assistant for 5 years. In 1976 He moved to Montreal where he opened his own studio. In 1979 he relocated to Toronto and stayed there since.
For the past 30 years Graham has worked as an advertising photographer. He has been recognized many times for his creative contribution to advertising photography and has won numerous awards from significant industry publications and organizations. In 1989 he took a year's sabbatical to travel throughout North America; a trip that profoundly shaped both his photographic vision and his desire to document the wide open majestic, uninhabitable vistas of our natural world. The images on this journey formed the beginning of his portfolio of landscapes. Graham continues to travel throughout the world to photograph the land.
Graham French's photographs are available at Art Source in any size! Visit our showroom today to see the majestic landscapes in large scale giclée prints!
Visit Graham French's website for more images: www.thelandscapegallery.com/
Copyright ©2009 Victoria Fenninger
Art Source Blog
5/4/2009 10:54 AM
Art can deteriorate in a few years if it isn't protected properly. With conservation quality framing at Art Source your art or cherished keepsake can last a lifetime! Harmful UV light rays can cause colours to fade. See below an image that has faded from exposure to UV light. This peice of art was brought to Art Source to replace the frame. The old frame had regular glass that did not protect the art from UV light. You can see the difference where the mat was blocking the UV light and the image remained unfaded.
above left: detail of art in original framing without UV protective glass.
above right: detail of art damaged by UV light.
below: art damaged by UV light.
We have a variety of UV blocking conservation quality glass options, essentially sunscreen for your art:
We can also texturize prints with a UV blocking acrylic layer and eliminate the need for glass.
above: Art Framed by Art Source with UV protecting glass.
Our mats, tape and backings at Art Source are all acid-free. Older mats are typically acidic, because acid-free paper was not widely available or marketed until recent years; however, not all newer mats are acid-free. The difference is important for the protection of the piece in most cases; acidic mats can cause what is called mat burn (seen below), brown marks that creep from the outside in on the displayed piece itself. Even if the paper the art is on is acid free it can leech acid from the matting and brown over time. To determine the pH of an older mat with a white core, look to see if the core (visible where the mat has already been cut) has turned brownish or yellowed; if so, it is acidic and the matt should be replaced to protect the art. If you are unsure, bring the piece to Art Source and we can help you.
above left: art matted with regular mats. note the yellowed core seen on the inner edge of the matts and how the paper has also yellowed near ths edge.
above right: detail of mat burn on the art.
Most frames use regular acidic cardboard as backing which can cause the entire paper to yellow or brown similar to mat burn. In the image below the white mat no longer matches the colour of the paper. At art source we use foam core as a backing which is non-acidic. We assure that all materials that touch the art are acid free: the mat, the backing and the tape.
above left: art in its original frame discoloured from acid in the cardboard backing and matt. The paper is no longer white to match its white mat.
above left: detail of discoloured art
below: discoloured art.
below: Art Framed by Art Source with acid-free matting backing and tape.
Copyright ©2009 Victoria Fenninger
3/16/2009 1:32 PM
PANTONE 14-0848 Mimos
Mimosa Embodies Hopefulness and Reassurance in a Climate of Change
Best illustrated by the abundant flowers of the Mimosa tree and the sparkle of the brilliantly hued cocktail, the 2009 color of the year represents the hopeful and radiant characteristics associated with the color yellow. Mimosa is a versatile shade that coordinates with any other color, has appeal for men and women, and translates to both fashion and interiors.
See more about the colour of the year at: http://www.pantone.com/pages/
We have these images available in our showroom featuring the 2009 colour of the year:
Martha Negley - Fresh Grapefruits | Martha Negley - Fresh Lemons |
Copyright ©2009 Victoria Fenninger
3/16/2009 1:29 PM
Bring in any piece of art or print and we will coat it with Acrylic Gel Medium, a UV protective layer that adds a unique texture. Acrylic Gel Medium is formulated from 100% pure acrylic polymer emulsion. Acrylic Paint is made from a mixture of Acrylic Gel Medium and Pigment. On its own Acrylic Gel Medium is white when wet and will dry to a clear, non yellowing, flexible film. When wet it is capable of holding every texture detail from high peaks to a fingerprint.
At Art Source we use Acrylic Gel Medium to give posters and prints texture. This texture creates the look of an original piece of art and, acting as a protective layer, eliminates the need for glass. Each piece is done by hand, so every brush stroke is unique to your piece of art. Our in house artists can embellish art specifically for you! You can also bring in a piece of art (either digital or original) to be printed on paper or canvas. Once printed we can add texture to any size, any shape! If you don't have a piece of art in mind our showroom has over 10 000 images to choose from and 500 frame samples available, for unlimited design possibilities.
Below is an example of a texturized print in our showroom. Visit Art Source today and see more of them for yourself!
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Jonathan Roy Newton is a Toronto based artist who studied at the Ontario College of Art and Design receiving his Fine Arts Diploma with a major in classical realism. He apprenticed under Ray Simpson, a portrait painter in the Old Master traditional style of painting. J. R. Newton is now a renowned artist for his realistic landscapes.
We currently have a number of J. R. Newton’s original artwork available for purchase in our showroom and any of his artwork can be printed in house at any size!
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3/16/2009 1:16 PM
Pantone has surveyed fashion designers to collect feedback on prominent collection colors, color inspiration, color philosophy and each designer’s signature shade. This information is used to create the PANTONE® Fashion Color Report and serves as a reference tool throughout the year to fashion, industrial, and graphic designers alike.
According to the report for spring 2009, blue and purple lead the top 10 hues. The palette also includes pops of vibrant color representing the optimism of the season, combined with sophisticated neutrals to ground the palette and provide stability in an unpredictable economic climate. A spectrum of greens rounds out the report, evoking a sense of freshness and new beginnings.
Here are some Art suggestions to match the Spring 2009 Design Colours:
Check out http://www.pantone.com for more about the PANTONE® Color Report
3/10/2009 10:12 AM
Giclée (pronounced "zhee-clay") is a French term meaning to spray or squirt, which is how an inkjet printer works. However, it is not the same as a standard desktop inkjet printer, and is much larger. Giclée printers such as our Epson Stylus Pro 9880 have 8 different ink cartridges, so the image can obtain all the tonalities and hues of the original painting completely outranking its cousin: the standard 4 cartridge desktop printer. The 8 ink cartridges of our Giclée Printer include:
In Giclée printing, with complete tonal range provided by the inks and with no screen or other mechanical devices used there is no visible dot screen pattern. The resulting image is of the highest quality.
The Giclée printer can print on a variety of specialty media to create top quality prints for every printing need. Below are the print media we have available at Art Source. All of our print media can produce prints up to 44 inches wide with outstanding quality that will last over a lifetime.
Premium Luster Photo Paper (260)
For a glossy photo finish we have Premium Luster Photo Paper available for your printing needs. This Photo Paper delivers highly saturated prints by offering maximum ink coverage and a high D-Max for vibrant lifelike photographic reproductions that rival those of traditional silver-halide prints. It features the same Luster E surface traditionally used by wedding, portrait and school photographers. Its 10-mil RC base gives prints a photographic feel, and keeps the paper cockle-free.
Canvas
Made from the highest quality 100% cotton duck fabric, this unique heavyweight, quality canvas utilizes a tight weave that is ideal for photographic and fine art reproductions. With a high resolution coating that is pliable enough to withstand stretching, this Canvas displays a subtle texture for a true artistic look and feel. Combined with incredible color reproduction, a medium gloss finish, and an acid free archival quality base, this canvas is versatile enough for all applications that require the highest image quality and an archival display life.
Somerset® Velvet (255gsm)
When it comes to Fine Art Paper, Somerset® has always been the first paper choice among serious artists and printmakers.Somerset has a velvet matt surface. It is a 100% cotton, acid-free paper that delivers long-lasting prints. Ever since the 1700s and the days of handmade paper, Somerset has enjoyed a reputation for quality that has continued to grow through the years. This old world paper is available to you, with an ink jet coating, to meet the quality requirements of the most demanding printmaker.
Contact us today for a quote.
Copyright ©2009 Victoria Fenninger
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