Monthly Archives: November 2010

Glass and Plexiglass – A primer

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by David Heyman

Many artists, photographers and creative people choose to frame their own artwork, saving lots of money over the costs of taking pieces into a frame store and maintaing a greater degree of control over the finished work. When framing a work on paper or any more fragile items, a glazing is needed to protect the work from damage and the effects of dust, sunlight and humidity.

Nowadays, there are so many glazing options to choose from, it is easy to get confused on which type is appropriate for your needs. Here is a Continue reading →

Image of the Week

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High resolution photos are hard to find without purchasing. If you are looking for photos to use as backgrounds in your artwork, look no further. To download this week’s image, click on it. When the high resolution copy appears, right click on it to copy or save it.

Photo courtesy of Nancy Haberman
If you use our images, we would love to hear from you and see a sample of what you did with it. Who knows, we might just post your creation in a future blog…with your permission, of course! Contact us at admin@oakcreekprintworks.com.

Terms of Use: You can use this image for anything you wish (e.g. advertising, printed materials, product packaging, presentations, brochures, greeting cards, postcards, book covers, etc.) as long as you do not copyright it or resell it. Oak Creek Printworks and Oak Creek Marketplace, Inc. are not liable for any damages incurred by your use of the image. ©2010 Oak Creek Printworks

Juried Competitions: An Exciting Venue for Showcasing Your Creations

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by David Heyman

Did you ever stop to think how artists get their work up on gallery walls? As much as we might like to think that we will be “discovered” and have customers lining up to purchase our work, the reality of getting your creations in front of the public is often less glamorous. Hard work, a dedication to your craft, and marketing yourself as an in-demand “brand” at galleries are all ways to work your way up the artistic ladder.

One way to get your foot in the door is through juried competitions. Many galleries are looking for quality work to display, and are holding open competitions for artists to submit their work. These range from small regional dealers to national venues that elicit work from all over the country. You can have your work shown Continue reading →

Image of the Week

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High resolution photos are hard to find without purchasing. If you are looking for photos to use as backgrounds in your artwork, look no further. To download this week’s image, click on it. When the high resolution copy appears, right click on it to copy or save it.

Photo courtesy of Trevor Mauk
If you use our images, we would love to hear from you and see a sample of what you did with it. Who knows, we might just post your creation in a future blog…with your permission, of course! Contact us at admin@oakcreekprintworks.com.

Terms of Use: You can use this image for anything you wish (e.g. advertising, printed materials, product packaging, presentations, brochures, greeting cards, postcards, book covers, etc.) as long as you do not copyright it or resell it. Oak Creek Printworks and Oak Creek Marketplace, Inc. are not liable for any damages incurred by your use of the image. ©2010 Oak Creek Printworks

Image of the Week

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High resolution photos are hard to find without purchasing. If you are looking for photos to use as backgrounds in your artwork, look no further. To download this week’s image, click on it. When the high resolution copy appears, right click on it to copy or save it.

Photo courtesy of Candace Macasieb.
If you use our images, we would love to hear from you and see a sample of what you did with it. Who knows, we might just post your creation in a future blog…with your permission, of course! Contact us at admin@oakcreekprintworks.com.

Terms of Use: You can use this image for anything you wish (e.g. advertising, printed materials, product packaging, presentations, brochures, greeting cards, postcards, book covers, etc.) as long as you do not copyright it or resell it. Oak Creek Printworks and Oak Creek Marketplace, Inc. are not liable for any damages incurred by your use of the image. ©2010 Oak Creek Printworks