Investing a little more in high-quality print is worth it. Many art reproductions on the market today suffer from no restoration or poor restoration. The flaws are often not apparent unless you closely examine the image. We analyze a print to show you examples of poor techniques. Next time you'll know what to look for.
The print is faded, dull and shows signs of yellowing. When examined closely, there are many visible imperfections including damage and blemishes. The images blend together and are blurry.
This is a close approximation of the correct color. However, the highlights are too bright, causing a loss of the original skin tones and details in lighter areas. The hair colors are duller than they should be. The overall tone of the print is also cool relative to the original which has more warmth.
The highlights are too bright; almost white. The image is faded and figures start to blend together. The hair color on many of the women is muddy and the skin tone is unnatural. The image has a cool bluish tone vs. the original warm, lively scene. The sides of the print appear to have been cropped altering its proportions.
The warm shades are overly rich, disrupting the composition. The reddish and pink hues now overshadow the ceiling which would draw the viewer to the center of the activity. Some ladies have lobster skin and the grey hair of the man in the foreground has turned white. The chairs in the background are pink compared to other images where they are lilac. Parts of the image have been cut off.
Blue and orange are complementary colors, meaning they work together to create a balanced and harmonious effect. By altering the color to green, the scene has lost its vitality and energy. Even the gentleman in the lower left now has green hair. The image is also blurry.
The image is overly saturated and there is a degradation of image quality. The figures and colors are in competition with one another. Some of the skin tones are carrot shades. There is also too much room around the print and it gets lost in the frame.
We know—prints are everywhere, and you've probably seen them online for $10. And then there are the prints for $100, even $200. So, where do our prints land?
We know—prints are everywhere, and you've probably seen them online for $10. And then there are the prints for $100, even $200. So, where do our prints land?
Understanding and choosing art is a skill that grows with practice and curiosity. In this guide, you'll find three things you can do to sharpen your artistic eye, along with...
Understanding and choosing art is a skill that grows with practice and curiosity. In this guide, you'll find three things you can do to sharpen your artistic eye, along with...
The concept of a nook has been around for centuries, but mid-century design reimagined it with clean lines, cozy corners, and functional charm.
The concept of a nook has been around for centuries, but mid-century design reimagined it with clean lines, cozy corners, and functional charm.
Turn a small corner into an artistic retreat! Explore inspiration for creating a Victorian art nook, with more ideas coming soon.
Turn a small corner into an artistic retreat! Explore inspiration for creating a Victorian art nook, with more ideas coming soon.
