Giclee Prints of Original Paintings by Abby Heller-Burnham

To order giclee prints: 1. Go to abbyhellerburnham.com 2. Click on the desired print and select either canvas or paper, then click the ‘Buy Now’ button *If you wish to order a print of any of the numbered slides in this presentation that is not yet shown on the store page, click on any of the images, select canvas or paper, and write to abby_h_b@hotmail.com with the specifications of your order. In your email, be sure to include the number of the slide you wish to print. Prints on canvas: 0 Prints in paper: To order original work by Abby Heller-Burnham, go to: www.artistshouse.com Artists’ House Gallery website: www.artistshouse.com Artists’ House Gallery 57 North Second Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 923-8440 Wed – Sun 12-5 PM or by appointment

Five Great Examples of Collectible Paintings: This Art Mimics the Economic Downturn

Internet art gallery DiscoveredArtists.com reports that art continues to mimic life and, in fact, in some instances mocks life.A growing number of paintings and fine art photos posted to the online art gallery are themed around the current economic downturn.  The artworks range in temper from sympathetic, emphatic reflections on the plight of the common man, to critical commentary on corporate greed, and on the worsening economic outlook.”We always see art that reflects the good times, but crisis, bad news and social and political controversey really seem to stir the creative juices,” said DiscoveredArtists.com’s Brian Walker.It’s no surprise that contemporary artists who by nature are gifted with hyper-awareness and a natural desire to express opinion, are reacting to the economic crisis through their art.   Along with creating new works of art, artists are culling their portfolios for pieces that reflect the recent financial crisis, and especially art that communicates their sympathetic and empathetic themes related to the common man with concerns about credit, unemployment and corporate greed.Walker explains that “We search for talented independent artists and invite them to sell their work in our gallery, so we’re actually a curated site.”But Walker adds that artists have “complete freedom” to choose the art that they add to the site, so the themes and ideas reflected in recently posted artwork are a good indication of what’s on the minds of independent artists.And clearly, based on recent postings, the current economic crisis tops the list.

Over the past few months, in sync with growing bad news about the economy, a number of artworks related to the tragedy of business failure and high unemployment, and commentaries on corporate greed and Washington politics are showing up in artists’ galleries.

Fine art photographer, Robert Hicks, recently posted No More Credit to his DiscoveredArtists.com gallery. The artist relates deeply with the plight of small town folks who are affected by financial woes.  He writes, “I have been through financial failure in the 80’s when the oil business crashed and took me with it, so I have a personal connection with the images of financial distress, failed businesses, and decaying edifices that once represented someone’s hopes and dreams.

Hicks, however, continues with a positive twist to the tragic story of survival, “… I also connect with my images of those who try to find a way to survive in tough times – as represented in No More Credit – and find opportunity in the midst of the crisis – as depicted in Cash for Titles.  I understand the rocky road of recovery from financial disaster.”

Both photographs are part of a series of black and white images depicting the edifices or other traces left by people on the side of the road, inviting the viewer to imagine the stories evoked by those structures or other mute signs of human presence.  The photos are an invitation to the viewer to use their imagination and write their own story.

A completely different temper of the times is expresssed in Politicians on Parade by American Artist, Maggie Stewart.  This might be an artwork with a generally accepted point-of-view, but we certainly can connect the thought behind the painting to recent financial bailouts, and especially to the regulatory failure that lead to them.  The artwork is a small, but powerful 5″ x 7″ monoprint on copper plate, and is a real departure from the usual decorative artwork that this very established artist typically creates.  Clearly an inspired work of art.

Unemployment Line by South African artist Grady Zeeman reminds us that the economic crisis is worldwide, and is equally or even more severe outside the U.S.  The artist comments in a description of this artwork that unemployment is at crisis level in South Africa, and that rising costs for housing and food make prospects for many South African families bleak.  The large 36″ x 24″ painting is an original oil on stretched canvas, and is one of over twenty paintings that Zeeman has posted to her DiscoveredArtists.com gallery.  The artist’s mission is to raise awareness of South African issues that affect the lives of her fellow countrymen.

Corproate Conscience by Canadian artist Mark Eliuk leaves nothing to the imagination.  The artist makes no comment about the surrealism portrait because the title, and the painting itself speak volumes about his view of big business.  The 11″ x 14″ painting is available on stretched canvas as a limited edition giclee print, signed and numbered by the artist.  The series is capped at 250 and only twenty of the prints are available for purchase online.

About DiscoveredArtists.com DiscoveredArtists.com is an online art gallery where independent artists sell work directly to the general public.  All purchases are backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee, including return shipping.  Purchase original and limited edition wall art, fine art photographs and art objects with a major credit card.  All art is shipped directly to the Buyer from the Artist’s studio.

Why Canvas Art Prints Add Modern Life To Your Walls

Wallpaper is so passé! Painting your walls is now a much more acceptable and fashionable way of making your home warm and welcoming. But blank painted walls only go half way. You have to put something on those blank walls.Small lamps, framed photos and other decorations are nice, but you need a gaudy amount to cover an adequate portion of the wall. Even a medium-size wall will “swallow” a handful of smaller decorations.Never fear, there is a solution. Canvas wall art is a fantastic way to use a minimal amount of decorations to add a maximum amount of color, warmth and excitement to your walls.For many people canvas wall art may carry a corny or outdated connotation conjuring up images of 1980s pop culture. But modern canvas wall art has evolved considerably, and vendors now offer a wide range of canvas art prints, photos on canvas, Banksy prints and acrylic-mounted art.So what’s the difference, what type of wall art fits you best? Let’s examine.Canvas Art PrintsCanvas art prints can range from contemporary art to classical art and comes in a variety of sizes, from large to really, really large.A nice, custom-ordered canvas print with contemporary art that will create a gentle and warm background image is ideal for most homes. At the other end of the spectrum, you could order a large contemporary art print that really “pops,” that will serve as an automatic conversation starter. And everything else in between.Photos on CanvasWhat if you really do want those family photos or special pictures of your loved ones on your walls, but they are just too small to work without plastering your wall with too many photos?Again, canvas art prints to the rescue.Most canvas wall art vendors will now take your photos, blow them up and print them to large canvas boards. Now you can share those special moments and display your loved ones like never before. And best of all, you can choose only the very best photos and still have enough to adequately decorate your walls.In addition to your own family photos, you can also order large canvas pictures of famous movie scenes or celebrities.Banksy PrintsBanksy art has become increasingly popular thanks to its pseudo-anonymous British-born originator who made a name for himself painting graffiti that appears to come to life, so to speak.A lot of artists have copied Banksy’s work and techniques, and now you too can have some of that unique Banksy artwork on your walls thanks to canvas wall art.Acrylic ArtThe best alternative to canvas wall art is to frame your art in an acrylic wall mount.Many of the same vendors that will create stunning canvas wall art will also take your photos or artwork, print it to high-grade vinyl and seal it in a strong clear acrylic sheet.Benefits of acrylic art over canvas prints include the ability to easily clean the acrylic mount by simply wiping it down. Same big addition of color and warmth, much easier clean-up. A no-brainer for anyone with kids or for public venues like bars and restaurants.

Creating Wall Art Through Canvas Printing

Wall arts are being used today to decorate a blank wall space. Wall arts are a great alternative to ordinary wall papers since they add a certain feel and look to the room of your choice. Through canvas printing, a finely made wall art can be made as the centerpiece of any decoration and it can also be the topic of discussion – if not the star of your show.There are other substrates available when you print your materials and use it as wall art. However, there is one material that is very capable of bringing out the best out of your prints – canvas. Yes, canvas printing is predominantly used when you are printing art and not often used when you print materials. However, due to the fact that canvas is used mainly in paintings, it will make your prints look like authentic paintings rather than being dismissed as simple copies.Canvas printing also gives you a different feel to your walls whatever your tastes maybe. They are very versatile and you can mold them into any of your needs. They can be the stars of the show or they can be the used as complimentary materials to existing designs. Any other way, your canvas prints are perfect for any single purpose that you are thinking about. The themes that you can think about is endless and the subject matter for your canvas prints are varied. You can use different designs and design inspirations in your canvas prints and you will never go wrong with them.Some of the more popular designs that are macro designs (designs that are about things painted, sketched or photographed at very close range), flowers, animals and geometric figures. There is also a recent trend that is developing today known as giclee printing. This is the reproduction of fine art through canvas and digital ink jet printing.Going more into the reproduction of fine art in canvass, giclee printing presents itself as a very nice option for young artists when they want their prints reproduced. Giclee printing, with the help of digital inkjet printing, makes it affordable to reproduce copies of their original artworks. Many artists can now send samples to art museums or even sell copies of their work at a very low price.Not only that, giclee printing also helps museums in the storage and handling of fine art. Now copies can be reproduced for showcases or for marketing purposes. They can sell the copies in their souvenir shops and they can even use copies of the original as displays when they need to cure or treat the original. The use of copies will significantly make the original fine art prints last longer and the maintenance of these prints a lot easier.With all that said, even regular people who want to try out wall art can benefit from this service since you can use copies of original art pieces as your own personal wall paper. Not only will the surroundings of your house change, but the sophistication and taste levels of your aesthetics will definitely be on display.