Mandarin Regal Pelargonium

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Moab Entrada Bright

Today, I made my first Mandarin regal pelargonium full size print.
When I finished the editing, I converted the image to Moab Entrada Bright ICC profile and saved it as a copy.
Since this is not an Epson paper, I needed to check on the Moab site for the proper printer setting.
On the ICC profile download page for the R3000, the Entrada Bright setting is the same as Watercolor Radiant White.
This is a thick media which needs front loading and matte black ink.
The size of the paper was not included so selected user define and entered the proper dimensions.
The print result is excellent.
In a few days, it will go into a dark-brown Virserum frame designed by Carina Bengs.

Competition

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Call for Entry

I received a notice that Valour-art is now calling for entries for a Juried art competition.
According to their home page, this is a community of artist and art lovers.
If you would like to keep up to date with this community, you can find them on Twitter as @valour_ art.

Good luck to all!

Business Cards

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Inspiration!

Found an interesting business this morning while searching for new ideas.
The site name is Moo.
They print and sell all types of cards, stickers, labels and accessories.
You can upload your own images or designs.
There are plenty of templates and guidelines to help you get started.
The advice articles alone make this site worth visiting.
While you’re there, check out the inspiration gallery.
What better way to start a new year!

Moo They Love to Print
 

Blossom Peacock

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Amaryllis

Blossom Peacock is the most-recent addition to the portfolio.Blossom Peacock Amaryllis
The light came from an East facing window.
This lovely amaryllis is my first print on Platine Fibre.
Thanks to the Canson Infinity website, my Epson Stylus

Photo R3000 was configured correctly.
Sadly, all the blooms faded just before Christmas.

See in slide show

Canson Infinity

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Fine Art Printing

After soft proofing, several brands of fine art paper I have in stock and others available from Vistek.
I discovered the Canson Infinity Platine Fibre Rag is perfect for the Colorcade Lilac prints.
I visited their site and found instructions on how best to configure my specific printer.
There is also a section on handling, printing and storing your artwork.
You can also download a Picture Framing fact sheet in PDF format.
All you need to turn your best photos into works of art!

Lights

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Indoor lights source

Did you know that you can buy studio lights from Amazon?
I did a search and found a few kits that might work for me.
During the winter months, I tend to shoot more inside.
I have lots of windows, but mother nature doesn’t always cooperate.
Having more control of the light source, would make it possible to work even on cloudy days.

See sample Studio Lights on Amazon

Colorcade Lilac

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Brushwork

The brushwork for the Colorcade Lilac is finished.
I am now in the proofing phase so prints are not available yet.

I’ve learned a great deal during this project, and you might notice the difference in my work.
I rely less on filters and more on brushes.

Take a look and see why I love these plants. Colorcade Lilac

N.B: Take note that the pixelation is from the watermark at the lowest setting.
Next time I’ll fade it.

Close Ups

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Brushwork

When people visit my home and see the Sprekelia on canvas for the first time, they move closer to see the finer details.
Close view of brushwork on Colorcade Lilac artwork
When I visit a gallery, I look at the artwork at the appropriate distance then I move closer.
I’ve noticed many other visitors do the same thing.
Now I will offer you that view.
This thumbnail is a preview of the Colorcade Lilac I am working on.