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A Rose…..by any other Name

Remember last weeks concept was taken over by my trials and tribulations trying to get to Ohio? Here is the blog I had intended for then….

Film vs Digital
This blog is not about a value judgment between these two methods of taking photographs. I am not going to tell whether I think one is better than the other. In truth, although I am a film photographer first and foremost, I think making that kind of judgement between methods of creation is wrong. As artists….we are beholden to our muses and what we use to create out work…is less of consequence then the work we create. Although I do acknowledge that there are artists out there whose work is self-reflective of the process that they use. And that is wonderful too.
What I am interested in discussing it the labels we use to identify work once it is produced. And how confusing this is for the beginning collector of photography. When I began my “career” as a photographer, there was no digital photography. Other than polaroids and the more archaic methods of photography like daguerreotypes, solargrams and tintypes, all “Photographs” began as images on film. Negatives and chromes (like slide film). Again, other than those other print forms, all photographic prints were created in a darkroom. So, when you said that you were a photographer, there was no question about what that meant as far as the process that you did to create your work. Most understand that at some point it was a hands on process. And although able to be printed in multiple copies….some variations due to the process made each print somewhat unique. Again, I want to be clear that this is not a value judgement…it just what we did. And for the most part, what I still do.
Sheer Cliff Face – shot on film, Gelatin Silver Print done in darkroom and scanned to computer

Enter the digital revolution! Today, more often than not, what you see when you see a photograph for sale, is a print that was made from a digital process. There are several ways that this can happen. The first and most prevalent, is that the image was shot with a digital camera, downloaded into a computer and either digitally manipulated with a program like PhotoShop or left virtually unchanged from the original shot. This image is then printed directly from the computer on either an inkjet or laser printer, or even mass printed on poster paper.

shot with digital camera and downloaded into computer ready for printing

Another format that is building in interest are images that have been shot on film and scanned into the computer. These are then altered or not and printed the same as those that originated from a digital camera. One more possibility is to scan the traditionally created darkroom print and then to print digitally from those jpegs.

Monument – jpeg image from scanned negative

So, now I ask you…do these different processes of creating photographic print, need to be identified when the image reaches the marketplace? Do we just call them all photographs and be done with it? Does the collector need to be informed about what they are purchasing? I think they do. Does the buyer of a painting want to know if it is oil, acrylic or watercolor? I think they do. Partially because of the care each medium may require, but mostly in deference to understanding the creation of that work better. And perhaps to understand the artist who created it. BUT….if this is the case….then we need to come up with universally agreed upon terms for these prints. Just calling them all “Photographs” is not enough.

Most darkroom prints are identified by the darkroom process or paper that they are printed on. Silver prints (are the same as gelatin silver prints), platinum, palladium, c-prints, cibachromes etc, all of these are darkroom prints. Unfortunately, digital prints are called by too many different names. Sometimes, I feel it seems almost to confuse the buyer into thinking that the digital print and darkroom print are the same thing. But, mostly I think it is because nobody has come up with suitable terminology. I have seen digitally created images called; photographs, archival photographs, inkjet prints, photographic prints, giclees, prints (didn’t these used to be a whole different group of processes?) and many other names.

I call the images that have been printed from scans of my silver prints, digital reproductions. That is what they are. I call the images printed directly from a negative or from a digitally created image, a giclee. Technically, a giclee is an archival image created on an inkjet printer. There are difference qualities of giclees that can be achieved, depending on the printer, ink and paper.
So, when you see a photographic image in a gallery….and the label is confusing. Don’t be afraid to ask how that image was created. Sometimes the galleries don’t even know and I think they need to be reminded that they should! They ARE all photographs. But how they are achieved is important to know. A rose, is a rose and they all beautiful. But if I am buying that rose, I want to know if it is a climber, tea rose, heirloom/vintage or wild. IT DOES MATTER!
I would love to hear your thoughts on this subject too!

Juliet

©Copyright 2010 by Juliet Harrison. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit her website.

"American honey" Now available Limited Edition of 50 Giclee Prints by Debbie Flood

Now available as a Giclee Print:
“American honey”

Limited Edition 50 Giclee Prints:
12 x 13 Signed and numbered by the artist.
One inch white border on Arches Velvet Watercolor paper.
$70.00

Open Edition Giclee Prints:
9.25 x 10 Signed by the Artist
One inch white border on Arches Velvet Watercolor paper.
$45.00�

Shipping charges separate.
Contact Debbie Flood debflood@debfloodart.com
Thank you,

Debbie

Debbie Flood, Artist. Equine, Wildlife, and the natural world.
http://www.debfloodart.com

©Copyright 2010 by Debbie Flood. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit her website.

"Grumpy draft" Limited Edition of 50 Giclee Prints & Open Editions.

Now available:
“Grumpy draft”

Limited Edition 50 Giclee Prints:
15 x 18 Signed and numbered by the artist.
One inch white border on Arches Velvet Watercolor paper.
$100.00

Open Edition Giclee Prints:
10 x 12 Signed by the Artist
One inch white border on Arches Velvet Watercolor paper.
$45.00

Shipping charges separate.

Contact Debbie Flood debflood@debfloodart.com�
Thank you
Debbie

Debbie Flood, Artist. Equine, Wildlife, and the natural world.
http://www.debfloodart.com

©Copyright 2010 by Debbie Flood. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit her website.

"Best seat in the house" New Giclee Prints available.

Happy Monday to you! Today I went to the printer’s and I have checked over the proofs of 4 paintings. By the end of the week, I’ll have Limited Editions and Open editions available for purchase.

Pictured here is “Best seat in the house”. This watercolor is available in a Limited Edition of 50, 13 x 14 with an inch white border, hand signed and numbered by me, the artist for $70.00. An Open edition of 9.25 x 10, signed by me, is also available for $45.00 each. All images are printed on Velvet Watercolor paper.You can see the other prints on my new website page: http://www.debfloodart.com/debbie_flood_016.htm

I had a great time at the local horse show on Sunday. It was so nice to catch up with friends and horses. I took lots of photos for reference. It will be a few days before I can get to scouring them over and finding the good stuff.

Talk to you later,

Debbie

Debbie Flood, Artist. Equine, Wildlife, and the natural world.
http://www.debfloodart.com

©Copyright 2010 by Debbie Flood. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit her website.

Progress on "Grazed by a draft" Watercolor and Giclee update.

Here is an update on “Grazed by a draft” Watercolor. I worked yesterday and today on the background colors. It’s getting very close to done.

“Windsor Hotel”

Four of my watercolor paintings have been dropped off at the printers. “Windsor Hotel” is there and the #1 of 50 limited editions is spoken for already. If you would like to get a low number, send me an email debflood@debfloodart.com A hand signed & numbered print with no mat is $75.00, plus shipping. I also have “Grumpy draft”, “Best seat in the house”, & “American honey” there. Those will be limited to 50 printings also.

“Grumpy Draft”



“Best seat in the house”



“American honey”

I hope your Tuesday is going great!

Debbie

Debbie Flood, Artist. Equine, Wildlife, and the natural world.
http://www.debfloodart.com

©Copyright 2010 by Debbie Flood. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit her website.

"Reaching from the Heavens" A New addition to the Belfast’s Past Series, Belfast, Maine

“Reaching from the Heavens” 8 x 10 Watercolor $800.00. This painting is the newest addition to the Belfast’s Past Series. 10% of Sales from this series is donated to the Belfast Historical Society Museum, Belfast, Maine. This Angel statue resides in the Belfast Cemetery, since the 1800′s. If you drive down or up Main street, you will see this one, along with another, just off from the street at the entrance on top of the hill. 8 x 10 Limited Editions of 50 Giclee will be professionally made of this painting. Each 8 x 10 Giclee will be printed on watercolor paper with 100% archival inks. Each Giclee is $50.00. If you would like one reserved, please contact me and I’ll put your name on them. Each one will be hand numbered and signed by me. This image is from my own camera and for some reason, it doesn’t want to reproduce that soft purple color I have going on in the sky. The yellows on the angel and cross and lower sky is soft, but brighter than what is showing here.

I hope your Monday is going well and I’ll talk with you again soon,

Debbie

Debbie Flood, Artist. Equine, Wildlife, and the natural world.
http://www.debfloodart.com

©Copyright 2010 by Debbie Flood. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit her website.

Limited Editions Running Out


‘Head Study, Acadia 10.5 x 7 ” Giclee Reproduction

I have two giclee prints available on my website and this year of 2010, the price is going up on them, as I am running out of these fine art print reproductions. They are sold in a package and are signed and numbered, printed on archival watercolor paper,ready to be matted and framed. The above giclee was done in a Limited Edition of 120. Shipping in the USA is $12.00. Inquire about shipping outside the USA.
“Head Study/ Acadia ” and “Lady In Waiting” have proven to be very collectible and grace the walls of horse lovers world wide!

This week a bit of my time will be taken in preparation for the Augusta Invitational Art Show Jan. 16th and 17th at the Augusta Civic Center. Hope to see you there! It’s all about the HORSE!

And then there is the same, old same old, of walking the dogs, mucking stalls and dealing with Maine’s lovely winter. And I am doing it all, thinking about spring. Riding come spring and hopefully driving too! Come spring!!


©Copyright 2009 by Kathi Peters. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit her website.

‘Zebra’s new day’ Win First Place at the Waterville, Maine Arts Fest in Downtown Waterville, July 19, 2009


I’m so pleased (and then some) to announce that this Oil painting, Zebra’s new day, an 11 x 14 Oil on canvas, received First Place in the oil/Acrylic division at the Downtown Waterville Sidewalk Arts Festival, July 19, 2009.
I’ve been attending this festival with my booth since the mid 1980′s and I have never placed at this show in the past.
The judging was held in the Blue Marble Gallery along the festival street. This also is where the Digital Image Works is located and my Giclee Reproductions are professionally created for me.

I want to thank those who attended my booth in Waterville and a big thank you to those who purchased my art. I hope you are enjoying your purchases. To see more of my work, go to my website Debfloodart.com

DebbieDebbie Flood, Artist. Equine, Wildlife, and the natural world.
http://www.debfloodart.com

©Copyright 2009 by Debbie Flood. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit her website.

Tucker


Tucker belonged to a friend of mine and was her constant companion for many years. A few weeks after photos were taken for this picture she lost him suddenly to cancer. I couldn’t believe it, he was so full of life that day, and then just gone.
This original 5×7 watercolor is not for sale, but I am offering 5×7 giclees for $10 plus $5 S&H. 20% of all proceeds will be donated to the SPCA of Southwest MI. Please email me at lojomjnc@charter.net.

©Copyright 2009 by Judy Johnson. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit her website.

A boy and his dog


Working a little larger, this one is about 9×12. It was challenging to paint the little boy, and I may go back and do some touchups but for now he can enjoy being with his dog.

This watercolor painting can be had for $95 plus $7 S&H to the first emailer to lojomjnc@charter.net. 20% of proceeds will be donated to SPCA of SW MI.

5×7 giclees are also available for $10 plus $5 S&H.
-Judith A. Johnson

©Copyright 2009 by Judy Johnson. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit her website.

Nitro

Nitro was found in the woods during a trail riding expedition. On our way to the park we saw this little dog at a crossroads and tried to pick him up as he was obviously lost; we were far from anywhere he might have called home. At that point he was way too scared and we were unsuccessful in capturing him. But my girlfriend was undaunted and during the next 4 days returned to the site with food and after many failed attempts was finally was able to grab him. He has turned into a great little dog with some weight gain and attention. My friend calls him a Poo Tzu, a likely cross between a poodle and a shih tzu. She thought that she had found him a new home with a family but the young son and Nitro didn’t get along so she has taken him back for good and he has a home forever with lots of company!

This original 5×7 matted (8×10) watercolor is not for sale, but I am offering 5×7 giclees for $10 plus $5 S&H. 20% of all proceeds will be donated to the SPCA of Southwest MI.

©Copyright 2009 by Judy Johnson. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit her website.

Brussels


Brussels will either grow up to be a mischief maker or turn out to be Yoda in dog form. His striking gaze takes one aback a bit, he has such presence even as a puppy. Who know whether those ears will go up or down, or how big he will get- this pup is going to be full of surprises. I believe he has found a forever home, but there are always other pups available at SPCA of Southwest MI

This original 5×7 matted (8×10) watercolor is available for $60 plus $5 S&H to the first emailer to lojomjnc@charter.net.

I am also offering 5×7 giclees for $10 plus $5 S&H. 20% of all proceeds will be donated to the SPCA of Southwest MI.

Note: If this is your dog, No. 1, I hope you recognize it! and No. 2, I will send you a free print if you email at lojomjnc@charter.net

©Copyright 2009 by Judy Johnson. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit her website.

Taking the Corner at the Head of the Lake


Last week I went to the Rolex Kentucky 3-day Event, as is tradition, with several girlfriends. It’s  all horses all day for 3 days and we have a blast. It helps to cast off winter and start fresh upon returning home. One of the most exciting days is cross country and one of the most exciting jumps is the the water jump at the Head of the Lake. This is Bruce Davidson and Jam as they took the middle portion of the jump complex.

This original 5×7 matted (8×10) watercolor is available for $80 plus $5 S&H to the first emailer to lojomjnc@charter.net.

I am also offering 5×7 giclees for $10 plus $5 S&H.

20% of proceeds from this painting will be donated to Cheff Center for Therapeutic Riding in Augusta, MI.

©Copyright 2009 by Judy Johnson. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit her website.

Steffy

Steffy is a little terrier mix that had the misfortune of having one bad eye that had to be removed. It is all healed and Steffy has found a wonderful new home where she can be totally devoted to her new master.

Other wonderful dogs are ready to be adopted at Southwest Michigan SPCA and most of them have two eyes, if that makes any difference.

This original 5×7 matted (8×10) watercolor is available for $60 plus $5 S&H to the first emailer to lojomjnc@charter.net.

I am also offering 5×7 giclees for $10 plus $5 S&H. 20% of all proceeds will be donated to the SPCA of Southwest Michigan.

If this is your dog, No. 1, I hope you recognize it! and No. 2, I will send you a free print if you email at lojomjnc@charter.net

©Copyright 2009 by Judy Johnson. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit her website.

Post Office square, Belfast, Finished

I finally have finish Post Office square, Belfast. A new watercolor on the series of the Belfast’s past series. I really like this one. The light is glowing and bouncing all over the place! And I like that ‘Maine’s’ typical moody sky. We get that sky in Spring and in Fall. Those are two transitional seasons for the weather, plus being on the coast can change the air rather quickly.

I will be taking pre-orders for a Limited Edition Giclee of this image. You can contact me through www.debfloodart.com and ask for pricing and sizes. I’m contemplating an Open Edition much smaller as well as the larger one that will be close to the size of the original, which is 18 x 11.Debbie Flood, Artist. Equine, Wildlife, and the natural world.

http://www.debfloodart.com

©Copyright 2009 by EquineArtist Admin. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit her website.

Chester


Chester belongs to my niece. She adopted him from the Joliet Animal Control.

The original 5×7 watercolor is not available but 5×7 matted (8×10) giclees are available by emailing me at lojomjnc@charter.net.
20% of proceeds will be donated to Joliet Animal Control.

©Copyright 2009 by EquineArtist Admin. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit her website.

Gretchen


Gretchen was adopted from the Humane Society here in Kalamazoo, MI, by my girlfriend last summer. She had been such a good dog for her, and a good friend to our dog. She has boundless energy (ironic word choice, as all she does is “bound”) and loves to race in our pasture with Pogo, our dog. She is beauty in motion, so athletic and fit and fast. She has won over the hearts of many who were skeptical of her pit bull breeding by her good manners and loving, gentle temperment.

This 5×7 matted watercolor painting is not available but 5×7 matted giclees can be had for $15 plus $5 S&H by emailing me at lojomjnc@charter.net.
A portion of the proceeds will go to help Kalamazoo County Animal Services in their adoption efforts.

Please share this blog address with friends and family and other animal lovers who might be interested in helping animals through art or by adoption, or by just looking.
Thanks so much- Judy Johnson

©Copyright 2009 by EquineArtist Admin. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit her website.

Giclee in my Etsy Store ‘A turn in the weather’ Watercolor

I have an Etsy store, I’ve had it for a couple months now. I haven’t had much time to really devote to it yet, but I do have a few items for sale there. This watercolor painting “A turn in the weather” has been reproduced into Giclee. These Giclee are really gorgeous on Archival Watercolor paper. I have the Giclee listed in my Etsy store, along with some other images that are Giclee on paper. I also have a few originals there too.

I also have started listing on ebay again. You can find some original Graphites on there at the moment I write this. You can also find my ebay link and my Etsy store link on the side bar to the right of this blog.
Tell your family and friends about my Etsy store too!! Thanks!
Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stay safe!
Debbie

Debbie Flood, Artist. Equine, Wildlife, and the natural world.

http://www.debfloodart.com

©Copyright 2008 by Debbie Flood. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit Debbie Flood’s website.

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