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All about Prints!

16 Mar 2009

Print making is often associated with its role in the advent of literacy and distribution of knowledge that shaped the modern world. Today, contemporary artists are drawn to this rich artistic medium because of its unique and distinctive qualities, often blending very advanced modern technology with ancient techniques.

Elinor Olisa from DegreeArt.com gave Own Art the lowdown on the current market for prints.

Nathan James, Nouveaux Riche, 60cm x 40cm £195, Cellulose transfer print on 300 gram snowdon paper. Signed and numbered by the artist. Limited Edition of 50

Over the last 6 months we have observed not only an increase in the trend for buying limited edition prints, but a growing interest in print making by fine artists. Its status as a discipline within fine art continues to expand as more and more established and upcoming artists take it up as their main medium.

Limited edition prints provide a great opportunity for investment as well as being an affordable way to start or add to an existing collection. An 'edition' refers to the amount of prints created from an original plate or digital image that is later destroyed or no longer used. One of the main contributing factors in an artist's career development is notoriety. If there are 10 prints created rather than one, the likelihood of familiarity through circulation is greatly increased.

Her advice - 'Picking up prints by recent graduates from the UK's leading art universities is an especially good way to develop any collection - don't miss out on these opportunities to acquire great art at affordable prices and invest in the artists of the future!'

10% of print purchases with DegreeArt.com

DegreeArt.com has generously agreed to give 10% off on any print purchases to subscribers of the Own Art Bulletin until 15 April 2009.

Print purchases can be made at the gallery or online. For online purchases the gallery will contact you directly to take payment details. If you would like to make a purchase using Own Art, the gallery can facilitate the application over the telephone with you.

If you would like to take advantage of this special offer please quote OA/DA when making a purchase.

DegreeArt.com
30 Vyner Street
London E2 9DQ
T: info@DegreeArt.com

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Monday and Tuesday by appointment.

N.B. Please call ahead if you wish to view a specific piece of artwork or work by an artist.