Wander along the garden path at Tuscan Garden Works

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Bronze Cleaning and Maintenance


To maintain the original applied patina finish, a periodic light waxing will help retard the oxidation process. It is recommended that any dirt be cleaned of before waxing. Hard water spots or oxidation can be removed by rubbing gently with very fine steel wool (#0000). Spraying the area with a good wax spray first will make this even easier. A Carnauba Car Wax blend or AmourALL wax are both good waxes and are readily available. We have found that WD-40 works well also-as both a polish and cleaner. (That is what is used to maintain the Statue of Liberty.)

Then wipe the area clean and wax again. The rate of oxidation and necessary waxing will vary depending on location and climate.

Artwork

Monday, April 20, 2009

Follow the Latest Trend with Collectible Photography


Fine art photography as a way of decorating with art has recently gained mass appeal across the country. This is largely due to the popularity of photography as a collectible, rather than following traditional arts such as paintings. However, paintings and photographs have similar attributes, perhaps the most significant being the act of artistic interpretation - a quality which both photography and paintings achieve. These new works of art in photography fulfill the creative vision of the artist in exactly the same fashion as great painters.

Fine art photography is about creativity and craftsmanship and is a talent that not all people are privileged to possess. It takes a special eye and a keen mind for composition to be able to capture in film the story of the scenery. Decorators and collectors from across the world have come to appreciate this, which is why investors in art are looking to fine art photographers in order to express the elements necessary to bring any wall to life. There is now a thriving collectors' market and art photographers are producing high quality archival prints in limited editions. One who appreciates art understands that all artworks are valuable and worth the price.

With annual trips to europe, the owners of Tuscan Garden Works have captured some of the most exquisite photographs of the Italian countryside. With careful attention to detail these have been framed to enhance each image individually and result in breath taking works of fine art photography. consider giving these collectibles for your holiday gifts. For more information you can call us at (801)233-9434 or visit us at our store located at 468 W 9160 S in Sandy.

Decorating with Fine Art Photography

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