“Times they are
a-changing”, is a quote running through my head. (I don’t know who
said it or when) It is so true here in the twenty-first century!
Cellular telephones are everywhere! How could one have gotten by
without them? Our new cell phones (yes, Ed and I now have our own
personal cell phone) not only operate as great telephones, but also a digital
camera, alarm clock, appointment reminder, and more functions than we will
ever figure out how to use, and the minutes roll over.
Computers command our diligence daily
at work or play. We have instant communication any where we wish
to “visit” around the globe via the internet. I marvel at the sights
and sounds sent to Earth from the Hubble telescope. (You can see
the pictures in full color online). Technology seems to indicate
that the Future is now here!
“Cellular telephones are everywhere”
In my computer room, the changes have been
multiplying (no pun intended). We have installed two new custom
designed state-of-the-art computers. Mine is for color management
and scanning of original artwork. It’s configuration takes full advantage
of the capabilities of the sophisticated photo management software that
we use. Ed’s is for the documentation, layout, and all the backup
for the art.
We purchased a new 13” Epson printer.
The wider format allows me to print 13 inch wide canvas that will be gallery
wrapped to a 10 inch width by up to a 40” length. A wider printer
is being ordered that is 17” wide giving us a viewable canvas 14” wide.
The next step will be a 24” wide printer.
A new, comprehensive color management software
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ordered which will allow more flexibility for
printing on a variety of substrates. We will be able to develop profiles
for the digital cameras (used for research and publicity material), scanners
(used to digitize my artwork, monitors (used to digitally view the artwork),
and printers (used to create limited edition archival prints on a wide
range of substrates).
As mentioned earlier, we now offer archival
prints on canvas as well as on a variety of paper substrates.
Archival prints are created using Epson Ultrachrome K3 archival inks with
improved print permanence characteristics that provide lightfastness ratings
of up to 108 years. Canvas prints are printed on Epson water resistant
canvas then coated with a protective spray to seal and protect the
artwork from moisture, UV light fade, humidity, atmospheric contaminants,
abrasion, and fingerprints.
The new prints on canvas are recommended as
“accent” pieces that can be hung framed or unframed in smaller spaces in
bathrooms, kitchens, hallways, family rooms, children’s rooms and more.
“The new prints on canvas are recommended as ‘accent’ pieces”
Designing the computers,
acquiring the printers, scanners and software is just the beginning.
Now the learning begins. Ed will be spending most of his time installing
software and equipment and making it all work. I’ll be painting and
writing. Then it will all come together and new artwork will be scanned,
color managed, printed, and made available to the most discerning collector.
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