THE ART IN YOUR POCKET
Spring | Summer 2019 | MartinArts 41
By Duncan Hurd
Have you ever considered the priceless
art collection residing in your smart phone? These
are the photos that may have no real monetary
value, but the sentimental value of cherished
memories of friends, family and events is
incalculable.
And, yet, there they are - hidden, often
forgotten, fading memories. Of the thousands of
photos your phone contains, certainly some are
worth displaying.
Why don’t you find your very best, joyful
photos and print them on aluminum, acrylic, or
even canvas, and proudly hang them on your
walls? You can hang them individually, of course.
But one of your best options is to create a themed
gallery wall of multiple photos clustered together.
Prints of digital photography on
aluminum are modern, durable and lightweight.
This process produces rich colors and creates
spectacular results.
Photographs on acrylic create a
sophisticated statement on your walls. This look
affords maximum depth and richness of color in
an ultra-brilliant format.
Unique moments, captured in photos,
become beautiful works of art when printed on
canvas. You can even add a “painterly” effect with
software designed to mimic the look of watercolor,
oil or ink drawings.
Many retailers today can print your
photos in all of these formats, in a wide range
of price points. As always, there is a price versus
quality tradeoff. Be aware that for the sharpest
image possible, you will need a digital photo with
300 dots per inch.
I am happy to answer your questions,
and I encourage you to contact me at The Gilt
Complex.
Duncan Hurd is the owner of The Gilt Complex, framers and art
conservators in downtown Stuart. You can find him online at
TheGiltComplex.com.
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