Posted on December 29th, 2009 by LexJet
Hanging a picture on a wall can take on a whole new meaning when the image is supersized, printed in panels on a wallcovering material, and installed by a professional paperhanger.
In a previous post on this blog LexJet showed an example of a restaurant mural that photographer Norman Gilbert had created for the entrance of [...]
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Posted on December 22nd, 2009 by LexJet
The year 2009 marked the 425th year of continuous operation for Hahnemuhle’s paper mill in Germany. The mill was established on Feb. 27, 1584 under the name of Relliehäusische Papiermühle and is located on a crystal-clear river in the town of Relliehausen near Dassel in Solling.
To celebrate the 425th anniversary, Hahnemuhle invited photographers from around [...]
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Posted on December 17th, 2009 by LexJet
If you are planning to visit Washington, DC anytime between now and the end of March, consider visiting the National Geographic Museum to check out an amazing exhibit entitled “Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China’s First Emperor.” The reason we’re talking about it here is because the National Geographic Imaging Department used an Espon Stylus [...]
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Posted on December 16th, 2009 by LexJet
A previous post on this blog talked about Clearcoating Inkjet Photo and Art Prints and LexJet’s Sunset Gloss and Sunset Satin Coatings. It was noted that LexJet Sunset Coatings can be applied with either a spray gun or foam roller. Below are a few tips for using a foam roller to apply a smooth, even coating.
Note that [...]
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Posted on December 10th, 2009 by LexJet
By Dustin Flowers
The newest issue of LexJet’s In Focus newsletter shines the Artist Spotlight on one of my customers, photographer and master printer Bob Tursack of Brilliant Studio and Brilliant Graphics in Exton, PA (near Philadelphia).
Brilliant Studio provides top-quality printmaking in the broadest sense of the word. While Bob can reproduce art with the utmost [...]
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Posted on December 8th, 2009 by LexJet
Now more than ever, photography careers are shaped by how quickly and clearly you can recognize emerging markets for images. Just ask Vincent Goetz, who recently resumed his photography career after taking a 30-year hiatus from the craft.
Like many of his peers, Goetz developed an interest in photography in high school, bought a lot of [...]
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Posted on December 4th, 2009 by LexJet
Whether you’re brand-new to the photography business or seeking to diversify into new markets, you can find plenty of ideas and inspiration at one of the national (or international!) photography conferences planned in 2010.
Just as it makes sense to expand your photography business in new directions, each of these conferences has been steadily diversifying their [...]
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Posted on December 2nd, 2009 by LexJet
At this time of year, most retail-store windows are brimming with gift ideas, Santa scenes, and/or brightly colored signs and posters announcing holiday sales and promotions. The creative team at Potthast Studios in Winter Haven, FL has opted to take a less commercial approach to decorating their windows for the busy holiday season.
At the suggestion [...]
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