Floral Art Montages
Limited edition scanned flowers montages. These start with multiple actual
scans of flowers that assembled, enhanced and edited in Adobe Photoshop.

Abstract Art Digital Paintings on canvas
Limited edition digital images created by painting in Adobe Photoshop.

Single Shaped Floral Art Works
One of a kind scanned flowers assembled in 3D relief
CLICK HERE to see a video on how these works are constructed.

       
18"x18" one of a kind 3D relief shaped works on canvas.

   
45"x45"one of a kind 3D relief shaped works on canvas.

 Single Large Shaped Digital Painting Works
One of a kind 3D relief shaped works on canvas, most are 45"by 45".

About the ARTIST
My works have been exhibited widely both nationally and internationally for over 40 years as a photographer, mixed media painter, and more recently as a digital montage and 3D artist. FOR MORE...

FINE ART PRINTING
by Stan. Click below for info

I have been doing Giclee printing and making Giclee Prints of stunning appearance for artists and others for over 6 years. I am a perfectionist in search of the highest quality art prints. The premise of my Giclee printing business is:

"HIGH QUALITY GICLEE ART PRINTS FOR ARTISTS, 
BY AN ARTIST"

A large canvas print for local abstract painter Barbara Mink.

COMMENTARY
by Stan

DIGITAL PAINTING.
What is it?

In the art world a painting usually has meant oil or acrylic applied to canvas by hand and brush to create artworks. A painting has a unique physical presence, usually stretched on a wood frame and hanging on a wall in a gallery, museum, artist studio, or in your living room.

So it is puzzling to many to use the term "digital painting" as it suggests the unexpected inclusion of digital media and technology as part of the traditional painting process. But what is meant here is to use computers and painting software to draw images on a computer monitor much in the same way an artist traditionally has used pencils and paints to draw on paper or canvas. Once created the digital painting is then printed out as a Giclee on paper or on canvas and stretched just like a oil painting.

Some artists use digital painting software to just make art that they might make anyway if they were using pencils or paints. But what is exciting is the growing number of artists who are exploring new possibilities with digital tools, creating new ideas and images, exploring new concepts. And even more exciting is that the possibilities expand as new technology appears.

Technology is a new tool for the artist to take art beyond what we already know, beyond imagery that is familiar. The best digital artists may be using digital technology for painting but in ways that are vastly more unusual and inventive than what we have known.

ART IN 2010.
Art in the Current Economy.

For over two years some artists have been talking about the nonexistent market for artworks, the argument being that art sales have gone south as the economy has declined. Now I am not going to claim this has not happened but in actuality i see a lot of evidence that any number of artists are still doing modestly well and their art is still being bought, maybe not at the same rate as before, but they are still selling. Even more so, recently a number of big auction houses are returning to record art sales. This should be good news to the community of artists and give comfort to those who think that today it is near impossible for artists to survive.

However what is most interesting to me is that artists don't just stop making art when the economy dips. An artist makes art most often out of inner necessity, because some passion drives them. Now perhaps their art is not as salable when there is less money available in the economy but the desire to make art doesn't follow the stock market, it follows the need of the artist to keep making art. Moreover as time goes by many new emerging artists are appearing without letup, not because these people see it as a way to make a living, but because it gives them a pleasure and joy in life that no other activity can give them.

So where does it leave artists in today's world? On one hand they continue to make art without too much being different. But on the other it also means that some artists are getting more aware of the need to become better at marketing, an activity which many would rather avoid. However the more successful artists in today's art world are those that have developed a clear marketing plan and are pursuing it diligently. Many of these artists also report that in the end they must spend about half their time making art and half in marketing. Other artists may balk at this and simply hope someone, anyone, will discover them and take care of the selling of their artworks, but this rarely happens and is not something you can count on to pay the bills. Smart artists are embracing marketing, creating a sales strategy, and see it as a necessity in today's art world as well as being a part of their life of being an artist.

What does this mean for the art buying public? It means there are many talented artists still out there looking to sell their work. It means that the economy has not diminished the abundance of talented artists or the flow of new and exciting artworks. It means that the buyer has even more works to consider when choosing art for the personal spaces. It also means that this is an outstanding time to look for and buy art.

What are "Giclee" Prints?

A "Giclee" print is considered to be a HIGH QUALITY ART PRINT. It is a top quality print made on a professional ink jet printer that many regard as the best form for printing artworks today.

Four things define a "giclee" print.
1. Printing on the highest quality archival media, papers, canvas or other materials available today that are designed to produce extraordinary color, detail, and longevity.
2. Archival pigment based inks are used with high quality media to produce prints that will have an expected display life of at least 50-100 years.
3. Printing is done by a highly skilled "master Printer" professional who has many years of experience and a reputation for making high quality fine art digital "giclee" prints.
4. Printing is done on a top quality and usually wide format professional level high end printer that prints with 9 to 12 colors producing a wider gamut of colors in the prints produced.

How to choose Artwork

So you have decided to purchase some art for your home. The next step, choosing the art, can be both challenging and fun. One way to start is to look around your nearby local neighborhood and see if there are art galleries or museums you can visit. Do certain artists who you see on exhibit capture your imagination? Does their work excite you?

Another place to visit are local art fairs. Often good artists display and sell their works there and not only can you find affordable art works there you can meet and talk personally with the artists. Many buyers say that this makes the difference for them as to whether they buy art or not as they can get a true sense of the artist and their works through this personal encounter.

Sometimes talented younger artists display their works in local venues such as small local galleries, coffee bars, restaurants, libraries, bank lobbies, etc. Look in these places for some exciting works by interesting and creative artists.

Finally if you are ready to make a purchase it is helpful to have a good idea where the work will be placed. Then when you install it you will be able to see if it pleases you as much as you have hoped.

But what if it doesn't? If for some reason you are not satisfied most artists will usually accept return of the work. Hence your risk is virtually nonexistent.

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How to purchase
My Digital Fine Art "Giclee"
Art Works

If you like what you see here on this site all the works are for sale as DIGITAL FINE ART "GICLEE" PRINTS at various sizes in both canvas and Watercolor print media. Click on an image to go to a Gallery page for additional images and info.

Regarding purchases, online or in person, your satisfaction is my primary concern. If you would like to buy a Giclee print shown on this site it is my guarantee that you have the option to return the purchase in the first 60 days for either another print or for a refund. I only ask that you pay for return shipping.

Want to see my art works first hand?
Visit MY STUDIO
at 203 Pine Tree Rd., Ithaca, NY.

There are many reasons for having art in your home. First. art brings an energy into your home. It adds a richness to your environment and provides visual food for your eyes. It expands and stimulates your visual senses. Moreover it can delight and impress others who visit. such as your friends and relatives. Finally and perhaps most important it brings you pleasure. It just simply makes you feel good when you encounter it.

   What might you expect to pay?

Artwork like anything else varies in prices, and sometimes very dramatically. In large cities like New York, San Francisco, Chicago, etc., you can expect to pay higher price because the galleries there usually show works of more well established artists and just because it costs more to run a gallery there. Prices in smaller cities are often less because the artists who show there may be less well known and the operating costs are less. But don't be fooled. Many times some of the most interesting and creative works are found outside big cities and can be purchased much more reasonably.

Many artists these days have internet web sites displaying their works and offering them for sale. And many people are discovering these and considering online purchases of art.

However some buyers may still be reluctant to buy art they cannot see first hand or without actually meeting the artist. But the fact is that almost all artists are trustworthy and most will accept return of a work and refund of payment if the buyer is not satisfied, whether in person or online.