Abstract Art
Abstract Art created digitally by painting in Adobe Photoshop.
Pixel Abstract Art
Abstract Art created by zooming in on digital pixels in Photoshop.
Shaped Abstracts
3D relief shaped works on canvas created in Adobe Photoshop
Scanned flowers montaged digitally in Adobe Photoshop.
Shaped Floral
Scanned flowers assembled in 3D relief, created in Adobe Photoshop.
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...
PROFESSIONAL
GICLEE PRINTING
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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"
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A large canvas print for local abstract painter Barbara Mink.
COMMENTARY
by Stan
PAINTING WITH PIXELS
At various times in my career as an artist I did a lot of painting using oils, acrylics, brushes, rollers, sponges, squeeze bottles, etc. You name it and I probably used it. The thing for me was that I really felt like I was doing something, holding and moving a brush, squeezing paint from a tube, smearing the paint over other paint. It was an action process for me and I could either move and apply paint quickly and expressively, or I could go slowly and methodically, layering paint very carefully. One way or another I would end up feeling and acting like a painter, using my body to do the action of painting.
But I have realized I am not a one dimensional artist, or perhaps I should say NOT a one media artist. In the mid 1980's I started getting involved with computers and exploring digital imaging. I had an immediate fascination as it was on one hand a new and unexplored territory for an artist, and on the other I sensed being on the leading edge of our time.
Now many artists still have a tough time with the computer, both respecting and hating it. And many feel that it is not something they can make art with. It just does not feel ... "action" enough. Using the computer one cannot make "hand" made art, or should I say art that looks like we know that has been created by the hand. And maybe therein lies the problem. We have the whole history of western painting to show us what "hand painted" art looks like. We know how the hand can take a brush with paint and smear it on a canvas surface. Many think of that as "real painting" and digital is just not that.
So is there such a thing as "painting with pixels"? I would argue YES. But it may look and feel very different from the type of painting we have known before. It means that to understand and judge it we must develop a new set of criteria based upon a mixture of the basics of western art composition and content combined with the new technology of the computer.
Surprisingly the hand is still involved in this. The computer just sits there and does nothing unless your hand does something to make something happen, like typing on a keyboard or moving a mouse. Yes this is different than holding a paint brush. But your skills, knowledge and sensibilities are just as challenged when painting with pixels as when painting with oils. And in the end it is the skills and inspiration of the artist that comes through, whether with pixels on a display screen or paint on canvas.
BUYING ART ONLINE ...
A NEW WAY TO PURCHASE
More artists these days are creating internet web sites displaying their works and offering them for sale. And more people are looking at these and considering on line purchases of art.
However many people are still hesitant because on one hand they are not yet comfortable with making purchases on line, fearing the worst can happen. But so many web sites these days are beautifully and professionally designed to make the purchase experience delightful.
One the other hand buyers may be reluctant to buy art online as they hesitate to buy works 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 on line.
So I would urge purchasers to consider buying on line. First, it is it a very safe way to purchase art and second, it can offer a purchaser access to a much larger selection of art works.
BUYING ART
IN THE CURRENT ECONOMY.
It is often thought that when the economy is weak that it is not a good time to look for or purchase artwork. But for both buyers and artists this can be one of best times. For the buyer their are a lot of artists out there anxious to sell their work so that they can make ends meet. And for the artist they may see a surge of buyers who are considering art rather than big ticket household items or vacation trips. So from both sides of the scale this may be a really good time to consider purchasing art.
What are Giclee Prints?
A Giclee print is an ART QUALITY PRINT. It is an exceptional high quality ink print made on a high end professional wide format printer by a highly skilled print maker. Materials and inks used are of superior quality and intended to achieve both stunning appearance and excellent display life. Giclee prints are available here on both high quality canvas and watercolor paper.
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 the 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.
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.
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How to purchase
My Giclee Art Works
If you like what you see here on this site all the works are for sale as 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, on line or in person, your satisfaction is a primary concern. If you would like to buy a Giclee print shown on this site it is our guarantee that you have the option to return the purchase in the first 60 days for either another print or for a refund. We only ask that you pay for return shipping.
Want to see the art works first hand?
Visit MY STUDIO
at 203 Pine Tree Rd., Ithaca, NY.
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Why Purchase Art?
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 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 see it.
So Where Do You Buy Art?
Usually when one thinks about buying art one assumes that the place to go is an art gallery, probably in your local area. The advantage of this is that a trained professional can show you a broad variety of works by many artists whom they have carefully screened and who they have decided are of high quality. The downside is that a gallery will probably charge you more for the art because they not only are collecting for the artist but are also charging for the cost of representing the artist and for running the physical gallery space itself.
The most direct route for a purchaser of course is to approach the artist directly by making a visit to their studio. The advantage here is that you might be able to pay a bit less for the work of your choice because the artist is not paying a gallery commission that is anywhere from 30%-60%. But the downside here is that you cannot see the variety of work that is to be found in the commercial gallery, so your choices may be more limited.