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-Elizabeth
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How to Frame Art Prints
Do you have trouble framing art prints? Do you delay purchasing art prints because you aren't sure how to frame them? Do you have art still rolled up in the tubes because getting them framed feels expensive and overwhelming? Well, then this blog is for you! As an artist and an art collector myself, I have probably framed close to one hundread pieces over the years. I can tell you....it can be....a pain in the ass! I've come across dozens of tedious issues in that time. But you know what? I have solved these issues!
Art Museums in Paris Part 1 of 3
I had a pretty busy summer. I had the good fortune to travel through France with my boyfriend for the better part of three weeks. We had been planning and saving up for the trip for two years, and the moment had finally come. The experience was amazing, enlightening, inspiring, difficult, stressful, full of wonder, joy, and just about a million other adjectives. So much happened while we were there. We studied so much. We learned so much. We drank great wines and ate great food. We saw so much amazing art. We also got engaged! It was truly a magical time!
Spell of Ravensong
One of my favorite local art shows of the year is City Arts Factory's "Dia de los Muertos/Monster Factory". It takes place in downtown Orlando every October, and the opening is usually kicked off with a big bash. There are food trucks, dancers, vendors, music, and art. It's quite a party! The 2016 show was my third time participating as an artist. I gave myself plenty of time to research and prepare what this year's piece would be. I had done a Dracula piece the following year, and wanted to change things up this time around.
Music Connection
Anyone that knows me even a little bit knows that I’m a huge fan of music. I’m not remotely a musician, I am no engineer, and I am not even what I’d consider an audiophile. But music has always been incredibly important to me. It lifts my spirit, opens my eyes, and has a profound impact on my mood. It helps me through tough times, and lets me lose myself completely in it at others.
When I hear a piece of music I really love, I don’t just listen with my ears. Its more like my whole soul resonates with it.
