Questions about Types of Art
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--------------------------------------------------------------- My item shows 2 sizes within same choice box? Anytime you see 2 sizes listed for a single item choice, the smaller number is the size of the image itself & the larger number is the total/outside size. If it says "img" between the sizes, then it is a paper print with a white border around it, bringing it to that total larger size. If it says "mat" between the sizes, then it is a matted item, and the larger size is the outter size of the mat. Either way, that larger number is the size frame it needs, unless on a paper print you were trimming away the border or matting it yourself to an even larger size. --------------------------------------------------------------- Getting Art with/without mat or frame? We do not add (or remove) matting or framing that is listed on the item's choices page as that is the way it comes from the suppplier. If the page does not show the size you want without a mat or frame, then we can not get it that way. If you need something matted or framed, its usually cheaper to get that done locally and you get to pick out just what you want. But if you prefer, we now offer frames you can add to your order after adding your un-framed image to your shopping cart. See info Here! --------------------------------------------------------------- I want the image larger/smaller than offered We will show on each image's choices page all the sizes we have available starting with the smallest (and this varies widely by image). Example: A rare few may only show large framed but if so then thats the only way we have found it from any supplier. Images available in oversized are on it's choices page, either as a choice or noted immediately below them. There are many independent companies offering to make larger prints, but they must also get copyright permissions. Many artists don't or can't allow. --------------------------------------------------------------- Can plaques be framed? We have heard from several customers that they have been able to successfully remove the gold border and frame our plaques. --------------------------------------------------------------- Do you recommend prints or plaques? Plaques have the advantage that they are thickly glossed and almost indestructible. Great for areas of humidity (ie kitchen), high traffic, children or too much sun which can fade prints. Excluding those situations, most folks prefer prints that can be nicely framed and mounted under glass. --------------------------------------------------------------- How nice are the framed prints? All the supplier's framed versions that we have seen here are gorgeous! Frames are very expensive in themselves and that makes up most of the cost (also see framed shipping charges). Again, look at pricing- A $60 framed item will not be as elegant as a $135 one, but everything on this website is of great value and quality for the money invested. We just started offering framing in our local gallery and are glad to do so for our online customers. We gaurentee you will be pleased! See prices and info Here!
Prints, lithos, plaques, giclees, framed?
Explanation of Our Art Types - All Measurements are in Inches Types Description Use Glass? Art Print from thin to thick paper, use price as guideline yes Lithos thin stiff mount, slight textured surface, 1950s style art no Sealed Print sealed in UV coating, some have texture like canvas no Plaque hard backing, flat hard gloss surface, thin metallic frame no Matted Art only if in item choices, most matched double matting yes Giclee Print highest quality paper print, 100 year inks, See info yes Canvas canvas transfer, standard printing on canvas no Canvas Giclee giclee printing on canvas, museum quality, See info no Framed Art from supplier if in item's choices or add frame from us
frame/mat may vary from pic as supplier makes in bulksee type
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Closeup of Litho Print- Item #138
Example Plaque- Item #248
Example Matted Pic thats been Framed- Item #262