10 New Year Resolutions for Artists

Many artists like everyone else at some point have had regrets in their effort to become successful as artists. Questions, like “What if I did this” or “How come I did not do that” usually lead the way when it comes to this sort of remorse. With art as with any creative who uses their creativity as a career and to make a living, don’t let these be something that you too experience. And if you have and it is not too late, maybe understanding what you should or should not have done in the past can help you as you move forward.

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Embedded Signatures for Prints

The signature on prints is an aspect that is often overlooked, yet it holds great significance for both artists and photographers. While signing a print is crucial for limited edition pieces, many artists and photographers tend to settle for an embedded signature within the image file when it comes to open edition prints. Since our focus primarily lies on producing open-edition prints, let’s delve deeper into what this means.

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Three of the Best Smooth Fine Art Papers

Our collection of fine art papers offers three popular choices: Hahnemühle Photo Rag, Moab Entrada Rag, and Sunset Cotton Etching. While visually similar, these papers possess distinct characteristics. Hahnemühle Photo Rag, our flagship paper, is versatile, ideal for black and white or color prints with impressive depth. Moab Entrada Rag provides superb ink handling and replaces Epson Ultrasmooth Fine Art Paper. Sunset Cotton Etching offers a low-level textured surface, reminiscent of traditional printmaking. Each paper meets high standards and serves different artistic preferences, making it essential to try them all to find the perfect fit for your projects.

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