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size guide

For an aesthetically pleasing space where your artwork just completes the room, always make sure your art fits your space. Hanging the wrong sized art on your walls can be jarring on the eye. Thankfully, we’ve put together a small guide to help you visualise what our painting sizes might look like against the wall. Measurements The guides below contain

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giclée vs digital print

You may be wondering what the difference is between a giclée print and a digital print. Does it matter? More importantly, which one best suits your needs? What is a giclée print? A giclée (pronounced ZHEE’clay) print is made using a high resolution inkjet printer, pigmented ink and archival grade paper to create a museum quality reproduction of the original

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reference photos

Supplying a good reference photo is key to a great custom made painting! Here are some guidelines for providing reference photos that really make an impact. Resolution Choose photos that are high resolution and in focus; ideally a photo taken personally by you is preferred and more suitable than a found image. Lighting Use natural lighting where possible. Avoid harsh

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care for your painting

Watercolour paintings are quite delicate pieces of art compared to more robust objects like an oil painting. Here are some tips to make sure your painting stays in a perfect condition for years to come. Keep your painting out of direct sunlight so that the colours retain their vibrancy. Watercolour paint is water soluble and can be easily damaged so

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evoking sentimental moments