Updates from the KmBerggren Studio — art prints

    When I create an archival print from one of my paintings on canvas or paper, I am often blown away by how it looks like the texture of the painting can actually be touched IN THE PRINT!! Of course, the print is smooth, but the Visual Texture comes through. The true texture of that piece is touchable only by he or she who owns the original painting, of course. And texture, I tell you, is delicious to the touch. I have collectors who tell me of how much they love to touch their original paintings. Some have placed...

Artists want and need to protect the integrity of their art pieces and image files online. Adding a watermark is one way to do that. So, when you see art on a website, an online marketplace such as Etsy, or on social media, it is perfectly natural and acceptable and expected (in my opinion) for that art image to have a watermark. What is a watermark, you ask? Personally, mine is my website link, simple as that. Some artists use their full name with the copyright symbol © (alt+0169). Watermarks are sometimes near the bottom of the image, and sometimes...

  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...

August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, and this final week of the month is considered Black Breastfeeding Week. Isn't that beautiful?     Thus, I'm offering 20% off all breastfeeding original paintings and prints in my Online Studio Shop, OR Etsy shop (EU & UK buyers), through next Thursday. Use code BF2022 in both shops.   I will also be throwing special extras into all packages for the next week: glass art pieces, stickers, flat magnets, greeting cards. I love to give extra treats, as you know ♥ USE CODE: BF2022, to save 20%   Have a wonderful week's end!...