Updates from the KmBerggren Studio — art & business

First, let’s talk about margins. What are margins on an art print? Margins are the white space around the image on a paper print. All art prints, unless they are digitally created, are created from an original piece of art that was created onto board or paper or fabric or canvas (or whatever else the artist works with!). The artist will photograph the finished piece, hopefully with an excellent camera and excellent preparation. The size of the image on the print will vary depending upon the size of the finished artwork and/or if the artist has decided to carefully crop the image...

  When you are looking for high-quality frameable fine artwork for your home, and you connect with something that really moves you and you intend to have that artwork around for a long time (compared to say, a greeting card or receipt), you want to look for the words "archival" and/or "acid free" in the description of the art. Preferably "archival". Which implies the finished piece is stable enough for library or museum standards. This is your best bet for your money, giving your art print the best chance of survival down the road. How long do Art Prints Last? And do they...

We've all had photographs, kids artwork or paperwork turn yellow with age. Especially if it has hung or sat in the sun for any amount of time. Say, left in the backseat of the car? Craft supplies for kids are notoriously created for quick art that doesn't age well. Which is a bummer because we sometimes want to keep ALL the art pieces our kids make! Be sure to take photos of them!       Construction paper, when I was a kid, was probably filled with acid and thus yellowed and faded quite quickly. You can purchase acid-free construction...

  Today is the FINAL DAY to pre-order Silent Story for $50 which includes a Limited Edition Signed 5x7 print (a $25 value) of the final page of the book.   Starting Wednesday, Silent Story books will be $44 each & DO NOT include a print. Limited Edition Signed 5x7 signed prints of the final page of the book will no longer be available.   Pre-order your book here, if you want the limited edition signed print in your package   EU or UK delivery? Pre-order your book here     On Friday I spoke with my printer, Steve, whom I’ve been working...

Dear Katie, It's day THREE of the Earth & Spirit Collection ♥ Today's two paintings are named Cradle and Soundless.   BONUS! I have a bonus painting release today! Faith, Hope, Love & Luck is being re-released TODAY during the Earth & Spirit Collection for the Collection price of $266 (regularly $325). ALSO: 20% of the purchase price will be donated to the charity of the buyer’s choice. This special price will be available for a limited time.   *********************     Also, Love In, Love Out has sold, and you can find prints of her.   Love Light has sold, let...