tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82282258184304574792024-03-05T19:30:57.958-05:00Daniel Montoya StudioA helpful, informative, and instructional Blog about visual, digital, and handmade arts.Daniel Montoyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13263067162607041859noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228225818430457479.post-5458321384588252442010-05-25T12:21:00.004-04:002010-05-25T17:06:30.805-04:00Floating Islands : Photomanipulation and Digital Collage<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigfwBhrXuJ372Trlmur7N12QOHUi1_k9T6zO0NCotIS0MD-H-QIcSQdBiZw1LurA61FImXTxhKxgPQh7VuMKVodVPLW_TrIifFn34cevq5K3fPqj-saLxvcpnO4brt4XSotOmadsS5YbpA/s400/Migration.jpg" width="400" /></div><br />
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This is a Digital Collage from my ‘Floating Islands’ series – incorporating old black and white engravings of fish which I digitally painted, original stamps made in Photoshop, and digitally manipulated photographs of beautiful beach scenes which I took during my travels in Puerto Rico.<br />
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This series was inspired by my wife (a Puerto Rican visual artist and writer who is concerned with the concept of “Floating Communities, Islands, and Migration”).<br />
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It is also dedicated to those who are looking for an imaginary place or community of peace and harmony to call home.<br />
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This work and others from the series are available for sale at my art store <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DanielMontoya?section_id=6434810">here</a>.Daniel Montoyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13263067162607041859noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228225818430457479.post-39778378707003812962010-04-29T12:30:00.005-04:002010-04-29T12:36:28.518-04:00Grunge Ornaments ATC / ACEO Backgrounds<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzeg9cI768XIpBMFKhURBp2XSplIxDqZ5Q_f5Nx1WIT0Ab0Pu7VyX194uEPsKpxsjAP2K0Jcke2Bp4kFETVcfw7-3ab_dxBxx-kPB6FuWJPE4iX65VioArDpnlRpkfx4CRhG1gYd_YrSI9/s1600/Grunge_Ornaments_01_Web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzeg9cI768XIpBMFKhURBp2XSplIxDqZ5Q_f5Nx1WIT0Ab0Pu7VyX194uEPsKpxsjAP2K0Jcke2Bp4kFETVcfw7-3ab_dxBxx-kPB6FuWJPE4iX65VioArDpnlRpkfx4CRhG1gYd_YrSI9/s400/Grunge_Ornaments_01_Web.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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These are 8 one-of-a-kind evocative ATC/ ACEO backgrounds digitally created in Photoshop that can be used as creative foundation to add a vintage, decorative or aged look to any arts and crafts project!<br />
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You can use these images for ACEO/ ATC digital collages or print out on any kind of paper for ATC mixed media collages, scrapbooking, altered art, journaling, thank you notes, tags and any other artistic and crafty imaginative ideas you can come up with! <br />
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Print as many times as you need! <br />
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You can use and alter them with paint, glue lettering, apply vintage photographs, found objects, embellishments, stamps, hand-made stencils, etc. <br />
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Below is a sample digital collage I made using one of the backgrounds.<br />
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These and other ATC / ACEO backgrounds are available for personal and small commercial use for a very reasonable price of $ 3.00 from my design store <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45387787/8-atc-aceo-grunge-ornaments-backgrounds">here</a>. <br />
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NO Shipping Fees! This digital file will be emailed to you in high resolution 300(dpi) resizable JPEG format. <br />
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Thanks for visiting! Happy creating and Regards.Daniel Montoyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13263067162607041859noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228225818430457479.post-45192811841540751402010-03-25T08:55:00.003-04:002010-03-25T09:00:09.104-04:00Digital Collage Art Inspiration: Birds in Fall"Birds in Fall" is my latest digital collage art & creative photography series inspired by photographs I took in my neighborhood and travels in upstate New York along the Hudson River.<br />
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I hope it captures a love for nature, peace, and freedom!<br />
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Please see below photographs of before and after showing my sources of inspiration. <br />
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With a digital camera & a few collage elements manipulated in Photoshop, one can make some pretty neat images!<br />
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To see more examples from the series please visit my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DanielMontoya?section_id=6434810">Etsy shop</a> here.Daniel Montoyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13263067162607041859noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228225818430457479.post-23450670803740672192010-02-26T20:02:00.019-05:002010-03-25T12:57:18.416-04:00How to make a torn edge border template in Photoshop using FiltersLooking for a way to add a torn edge effect to a digital image? <br />
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In this Step by Step tutorial, I'll will demonstrate how to create a torn edge border template in Photoshop using <b style="color: #0b5394;">Quick Mask Mode</b> and built in <b style="color: #0b5394;">Photoshop Filters.</b><br />
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Note: This tutorial was made using Photoshop CS2 so if you have a later version some of the screenshots or steps might differ slightly. <br />
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<b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Steps:</span></b><br />
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<span style="background-color: #0b5394;"></span> 1. To begin, open an image you want to work on. <br />
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I will use this digital collage image I made in Photoshop of a Honey Bee.<br />
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2. Under Edit > Preferences > select Grid, Guides & Preferences.<br />
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3. Under Grid section and Gridlines every: enter the distance you want between each gridline (you can use pixels or inches) I used .5 inches in this case.<br />
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4. Go to View menu > Show Grid - you will see the gridlines pop up. (Make sure that 'Snap' under the View menu is checked).<br />
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5. Then use the Rectangular Marquee tool and drag along the gridlines to make a selection. You'll notice the selection will snap to the gridlines - this way it will create an even 0.5 inch border along the edge of the photo.<br />
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6. Then click the 'Edit In Quick Mask Mode button' (as shown in the picture) on the Toolbox (or press the letter Q on the keyboard). <br />
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7. Notice the area outside the selection appears with a red overlay. Think of it as red masking tape that is protecting the edge of the image. The edges where the mask and the unmasked area meet will be the area that will be affected when the filter is applied.<br />
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8. Let's apply the Spatter Filter to create a simple torn edge. Select <b>Filter</b> > <b>Brush Strokes</b> > <b>Spatter</b> from the Main Menu Bar.<br />
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Adjust the Spray Radius and Smoothness of your brush to your preference by moving the sliders. For this image I selected Spray 8 and Smoothness 4.<br />
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You'll notice the red mask has the Spatter Filter applied to it.<br />
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11. When you've happy with the results click the 'Edit In Standard Mode button' (as shown) on the Toolbox or again press the letter Q.<br />
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12. Select select [SHIFT + Ctrl + N] or then New Layer icon from the Layers Palette and create a new empty Layer above your image. <br />
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13. Then select the inverse of your selection by choosing Select > Inverse from the Main Photoshop menu or by pressing [Ctrl + Shift + I] in Windows. <br />
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14. Then select [Edit + Fill] or select [Alt + Backspace] to fill the area with color.<br />
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16. You can use this torn edge border as a template and layer over any image!<br />
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17. Here is another example using the template and filling it with a light brown color at 100 % opacity to match the image.<br />
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In the following tutorial I'll show how to use the torn edge border template to create a Clipping Mask that you can apply and reuse for any photo.<br />
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This is my finished version applying this very same technique using a combination Photoshop Filters in Quick Mask Mode. Experiment with the Built in Photoshop Filters in Quick Mask mode to see what effects you can get. <br />
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You can see more examples in my shop <a href="http://danielmontoya.etsy.com/">here</a> under Nature/Landscape section. <br />
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These are 8 evocative and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39338166">Timeless Texture</a> backgrounds for ACEO/ ATC Cards or Digital Collage that I first made in Photoshop to add an aged, ephemeral, or vintage quality to any photo. <br />
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Below is a simple mini-tutorial that shows how to easily apply existing textures over any photo to get interesting tinting, color, and textural effects. This mini-tutorial was made using Photoshop but the same idea applies to software that incorporates the use of Blending Modes and Layers.<br />
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Below are 8 more original backgrounds made in Photoshop incorporating some geometric designs. <br />
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The use of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39340485">Timeless Vintage Textures</a> is similar to the first tutorial posted above, but this one incorporates the use of Layer Masks in order to pin-point certain areas in the photo where you want to show the texture.<br />
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These textures and other digital paper designs are now available for sale for personal and commercial use at my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DanielMontoyaStudio">Design Store for Arts & Crafts</a>. <br />
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Please stay tuned for more simple and artful Photoshop tutorials. <br />
I hope it was useful to you. Thanks for visiting!<br />
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Introducing the multi-purpose <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38400936">Felted Flower</a> scrapbooking Collection.<br />
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These original images are also ideal for personal digital scrapbooking or can be printed and easily cut with a pair of scissors to create beautiful decorative accents and embellishments for photo frames, journals, invitations, cards, and many other stand alone personal creative projects!<br />
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They can also be incorporated into mixed media collages, handmade jewelry, journaling, ATC and ACEO embellishments, decoupage, and anything your imagination can come up with!<br />
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This Customizable <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37516935">Butterfly Mandala Printable Project</a> consists of 12 original designs to make one-of-a-kind 2-sided Gift Tags or Bookmarks. <br />
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You may print this creative project on your inkjet as many times as you need on a bright white card-stock or any kind of paper, cut it out, punch and add pretty ribbon or a tassel or maybe some ink or glitter!<br />
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To see other printable projects please visit <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DanielMontoyaStudio?section_id=6605244">Gift Ideas / Printables</a> section in my shop. <br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1. All you have to do is visit my Etsy Store by clicking <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DanielMontoyaStudio">HERE</a> and leave a comment and a link back in this blog post letting me know which is your favorite item in my store. That's it!<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Thanks for participating! You are welcome to follow my blog as well, I will reciprocate. <br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Entries close Christmas Day December 25th at midnight. The 3 winners will be announced next day. Good luck to all and Happy Holidays!<br />
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS !</span></b><br />
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</div><div style="color: #990000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Merry X-mas! The 3 lucky participants drawn by random number generator are</span> <b style="color: #0b5394;">Felicia</b>, <b style="color: #0b5394;">Enid</b>, <span style="color: #783f04;">and</span> <b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Aleda</span></b>. <span style="color: #783f04;">Congrats to you and my appreciation to all who participated! I wish you a great New Year to come full of creative inspiration. </span></span><br />
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</div><div style="color: #783f04; font-family: inherit;">To the winners - I will be contacting you via email to verify the FREE digital collage sheet of your choice and where to send it.<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DanielMontoyaStudio">Digital Collage Sheets</a> are digital resources for creative people (artists, crafters, jewelry designers, etc) who love and make tangible do-it-yourself arts & crafts projects. <br />
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</div>These carefully crafted digital high resolution (300 dpi) quality images come in a variety of themes, styles, sizes and formats and generally measure 8 ½ by 11 for ease of use and printing. <br />
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</div>They can be used to make an unlimited and wonderful array of arts & crafts such as mixed media collage, altered art, paper goods, bottle cap jewelry, scrabble tile pendants, domino tile pendants, microscope slide pendants, scrapbook embellishments, journaling, ATC/ ACEO cards, and they can even be matted and framed for display as a work of art.<br />
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<div style="color: #990000; font-family: inherit;">Gummed linen hinging tape is a safe, water reversible, acid-free tape with a water activated adhesive. The adhesive dries strong and will not warp.<br />
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</style> <span style="font-family: Arial;">My latest digital artwork is a series of Yoga Asana or (Yoga Postures) now available from my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DanielMontoya">Etsy</a> store as <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DanielMontoya?section_id=6434799">Limited Edition ACEO Prints</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DanielMontoya?section_id=6433771">Bookmarks</a>, and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DanielMontoya?section_id=6434808">Wearable Art Pendants</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I've always admired dance, sports, acrobats, and the human body in various postures and states - not only because of the endless possibilities that it allows to play with form, but also because the figure is so able to translate energy and inner states of being. So naturally, while watching my wife practice her daily Yoga routine I took some pictures with my digital camera and thought how best i could capture this beautiful and dynamic form of exercise. <br />
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</div><div style="font-family: inherit;">The circular designs are based on the idea of the Mandala. Mandala in 'Sanskrit' can be translated as "completion" and represents wholeness and how we are connected to the environment that surrounds us. In addition, the circles inside some of the figures suggest energy centers or "chakras" that run along the spine. I also used symbolic color harmonies to match the title of each piece.<br />
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To see the complete Yoga Asana series please visit my online studio at: <a href="http://danielmontoyastudio.com/">DanielMontoyaStudio.com</a><br />
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This is a 2.5” x 3.5” inch Limited Edition ACEO Print from a Series of 10 Diptychs (Double-paneled oil paintings) titled “Inner Dualities”. <br />
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This is the third diptych in the series titled “Sacrifice & Hope”. <br />
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They are based on the idea that the essence of human life consists of opposite forces and inner states of being that need to be united within the human soul to move towards individual wholeness. <br />
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The subject matter in these pieces is mostly inspired by the human form, and include art history, portraiture, still life, nature, ordinary objects, and personal symbols. In addition, these diptychs use symbolic color and shapes.<br />
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To see all 10 Diptychs and learn more about them please click <a href="http://www.danielmontoyastudio.com/diptychs-oil-paintings/">HERE</a>.<br />
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Thanks for visiting!Daniel Montoyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13263067162607041859noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228225818430457479.post-44005614979974176452009-10-21T21:00:00.001-04:002009-10-21T21:04:27.660-04:00Why do Flowers make great subject matter?<div style="color: #990000; font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>"Each flower is a soul opening out to nature."</b></span><br />
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1. They come in an array of colors, shapes, and textures. <br />
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<a href="http://www.danielmontoyastudio.com/flowers-oil-paintings/">Flowers</a> is a series oil paintings on wood now available from my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32610312">Etsy</a> store as artful mini-cards or gift enclosures.<br />
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Thanks for visiting!Daniel Montoyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13263067162607041859noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228225818430457479.post-74120544092577489382009-10-09T09:13:00.023-04:002009-11-21T19:37:54.276-05:00DIY Tutorial to frame ACEOs and small works on Paper using Photo Corners<div style="font-family: inherit;">Here is a simple and affordable DIY tutorial that <span style="color: #990000;">anyone </span>can do!<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: inherit;">On the <span style="color: #990000;">backside</span> of the mat board measure 8" inches wide and 10" inches high with your ruler and draw pencil lines as cutting guides. <br />
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</div><div style="font-family: inherit;">Cut the mat board with a utility knife along the cutting guidelines using the ruler or straight edge.<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #990000;"> </span><span style="color: #990000;">Remember</span>:<b> </b>to use a piece of cardboard or foamboard underneath the mat board to protect the surface you will be cutting on.<br />
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</style> Before you insert the mat board into the 8" x 10" frame make sure that the glass is smudge and debris free. Clean the glass with a damp cloth and a little Windex and let it dry for a few minutes.<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: inherit;">There a unlimited ways to display art and 2D work, have fun with it!<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: inherit;">With this technique you can mount more than one work and make interesting visual arrangements, like a diptych, triptych or create geometric shapes. Let your imagination run free. Enjoy!<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: inherit;">These are the photo-corners I use, made by Canson. <br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.danielsmith.com/Item--i-159-130-004" target="_blank">http://www.danielsmith.com/<wbr></wbr>Item--i-159-130-004</a><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: inherit;">You can also find a whole range of styles and colors on Amazon.<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: inherit;">Canson Website: Here you can find retail shops near you that carry this item. <br />
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</div><div style="font-family: inherit;">I would try to look for them in retail shops where you live first - it's not worth paying the online shipping for such an inexpensive item - Scrapbook - Photography Stores - Arts & Crafts stores and even Office Supply Stores might carry them. <br />
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</div><div style="font-family: inherit;">I find photo-corners are a great way to preserve cherished art, memorabilia, and photographs. <br />
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</div><div style="font-family: inherit;">I hope that helps. If you have any other questions don't hesitate to ask. Thanks for visiting!<br />
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Daniel Montoyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13263067162607041859noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228225818430457479.post-16664510103824911122009-09-29T09:10:00.007-04:002009-09-30T08:20:58.256-04:00Share your favorite media or materialHave you ever thought about why you gravitate towards working in certain media or materials? <br />
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1. What media or material(s) do you use? Do you work primarily with one media/material or do you combine or use several? <br />
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2. When choosing a media or materials what factors come into play when making your decision? (expense, ease of use, space requirements, audience, aesthetics, safety, etc). <br />
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While these 3 questions are basic, they are an interesting start in understanding the creative path and why one makes certain choices? <br />
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1. I use oil paint. This is the primary material i use. <br />
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2. I use oil paint because it has a rich, creamy, and malleable texture and it doesn't dry readily and can be mixed while working. It does not need to be covered under glass if a varnish is applied and it can be applied to almost any prepared surface. Also, you don't need that much space to store it and to use it. It has a long life span once applied. <br />
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3. I think i use oil paint because i feel i am in control and can get the level of detail i need, you can work slowly at your own pace, and it is easy to set up. Being able to reproduce a range of colors by blending a few basic hues has always fascinated me.Daniel Montoyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13263067162607041859noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228225818430457479.post-82652605580606343072009-09-25T17:21:00.013-04:002009-09-29T23:10:05.085-04:00Still Life Oil PaintingsMy latest work in oils is a series of <a href="http://www.danielmontoyastudio.com/still-life-oil-paintings/">Still Life</a> oil paintings. <br />
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I am attracted to still life because involves putting together an assemblage of household objects, color, and form into a thematic compositional arrangement. <br />
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</div><div style="font-family: inherit;">In many of my still life paintings I use a glass of wine as the main character to personify the human spirit. In addition, I like the reflective qualities of glass and how it distorts shape, color, and light. I am also interested in the interplay of dramatic chiaroscuro (light and shadow) on shapes and objects.<br />
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<div style="font-family: inherit;">A number of my still-life paintings are concerned with the simple joys of life, leisure, and contemplation. <br />
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For example "Wine Glass, Pear, and Pansy"- is concerned with nature and can suggest spiritual growth or ephemeral beauty.<br />
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It suggests the importance of fun and games or the random or not so random (roll of the dice) experiences in one's life. <br />
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In some of my still-life paintings I also allude to other artists or art forms to touch upon a specific theme.<br />
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These still life paintings are meticulously painted with fine haired brushes and take approximately 4 weeks to complete depending on the complexity and detail of the composition. They are painted on wood panel or art board to ensure the works longevity and they range in dimension from 8.5" x 10" to 20" x 16" inches.<br />
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Daniel Montoyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13263067162607041859noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228225818430457479.post-57780341862914604132009-09-23T17:33:00.010-04:002010-02-23T08:58:36.825-05:00About ACEOs<span class="status action"><b><br />
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ACEO stands for <span style="color: maroon;">"Art Cards, Editions and Originals"</span>.<br />
The standard format is 2.5" x 3.5" inches in dimension - the size of a sports trading card.<br />
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ACEOs can be either one-of-a-kind originals using various art media or can be made as ACEO limited edition prints.<br />
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These wonderful and affordably priced miniature works of art can be collected, traded for, or simply framed for display.<br />
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ACEO Print buyers and collectors appreciate the value of a limited edition, thus they are generally made in small editions [10-50]. In addition, they are customarily signed and numbered on the back (for example 1 of 50 or 1/50 for example).<br />
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All my ACEO Prints are printed with a <span style="color: maroon;">Certificate of Authenticity</span> on the back of the card and include the title, date, edition number/size, and signature. <br />
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They are printed on acid-free museum quality paper with highest quality archival inks.Daniel Montoyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13263067162607041859noreply@blogger.com1