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Friday, May 22, 2009

Village Frame Shoppe just got Greener!

In an effort to continue bringing you the latest and most unique in framing and fine art printing products, the Village Frame Shoppe has introduced a new paper to our line of print media. Hahnemuhle Bamboo. This natural, warm toned paper is made of 90% bamboo fibers and 10% cotton. Developed by the traditional paper mill Hahnemuhle, this is the first fine art inkjet paper manufactured from bamboo fibers.

In addition to its classy feel, the Bamboo paper possesses the image quality associated with Hahnemuhle. A wide color gamut, extreme color density and sharpness as well as good contrast. The paper's natural basic tone makes it ideal for fine art prints with a warm hue.

This paper is a perfect fit for the environmentally conscious artist or photographer.

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Artaissance Makes an Impression at Gourmet Magazine’s “Wine Cellar” Event



Chicago (May, 2008) – Artaissance participated in the 2008 “Gourmet Wine Cellar” event which attracted more than 400 epicurean enthusiasts to the Field Museum in Chicago, Illinois.
Artaissance’s inviting and interactive vignette welcomed guests with wines paired perfectly to the showcased Artaissance artwork. Michael Green, Gourmet wine and spirits consultant specially selected the wine and art pairings for the event. Wine Expert, Jill Gubesh shared her professional insights of art and wine pairings with Artaissance guests while they experienced the interactive computer station.
Each guest received tasting notes, which allowed visitors to bring the experience home and take note of their favorite wines and artwork. One popular art and wine pairing at the Gourmet Wine Cellar event was the artwork entitled “Edge of Happiness XI” by Sheryl Westergreen. The bright, abstract was paired with a 2004 Vina Izadi Crianza from Roja, Spain; the wine delivers an earthiness, spice and complexity reflective of Westergreen’s work. Another exciting art and wine pairing was the Artaissance artwork titled “Best Present” by Rodney White, matched with a 2007 Saintsbury Vin Gris from Carneros. The pairing worked perfectly because the painting and wine have similar color qualities and the positive messages portrayed through White’s artwork mirrors the depth of the rose` wine. A third pairing was between an Artaissance piece by A. Pell, entitled “I” and a 2006 Hopler Gruner Veltliner from Burgenland. Because of the autumnal feel and Austrian vineyard look of the piece, “I” works with the wines’ distinct aromas of pepper, peach and spice.
For more information about Artaissance, please visit vfs.artthatfits.com

Saturday, May 16, 2009

Your Local Artaissance Dealer



The Village Frame Shoppe is now your local Artaissance Dealer. If you are looking for custom sized artwork for your home or office you have come to the right place! With 1,000's of images to choose from, you are sure to find just the right piece of art-that-fits your space.

Here are just some of the artists that you will find:

David Marty

Buddhi
Ann Christensen
Jane Gibout
Martin Henson
K.L. McKenna
A. Pell
Many More