Archive for category Fine Art
Corn Water Fine Art
The history of Cornwater fine art dates back some 25 years in total. Having initially commenced life as International fine arts; a humble art gallery/framers on the outskirts of Nottingham.
The proprietor, learnt remarkably quickly the work that was highly regarded and sought after as an investment as opposed to decorative paintings and prints that many galleries were selling, and still do sell.
The success of the business led him to move closer into the city, and a gallery, still named International fine arts was opened opposite the Victoria centre.
In providing the best possible work by renowned and well established artists such as L.S.Lowry, David Shepherd and Sir William Russell Flint; International fine arts soon built up a great reputation for quality paintings. Several exhibitions were held… some of the most popular were an exhibition by Gordon King, one of the countries finest watercourists, with the artist in attendance, and the exhibition by the world renowned wildlife artist, David Shepherd, who attracted a local audience of over 500 people…
The demand for fine quality paintings and signed, limited editions, led the company to move to the centre of Nottingham city, in the Market square, to a large and beautifully prestigeous gallery. Business boomed, even through the 1990′s recession, and with the help of two staff, we eventually found ourselves working seven days a week… The gallery’s reputation grew not only through the public, but in the trade, and International fine arts enjoyed a well respected position in the art world. Read the rest of this entry »
Different Aspects of Fine Art Nature Photography
They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but there are still encompassing aspects that differentiate fine art from simply taking pictures in nature photography.
First and foremost, the photographer interested in producing art needs to accept the fact that he or she will usually need to take a hundred pictures for every one that may be a contender. Often times, there is precious little a photographer can do when the subject matter is organic and unpredictable beyond having a stockpile of patience and the reactive reflexes of a stalking spider. The first aspect of fine art in nature photography then is capturing the natural moment when it happens. Anyone can photograph lions sleeping in the grass or a storm pelting a reservoir, but it’s the patient and focused photographer who can immortalize the airborne moment before a pounce, or the first of a thousand spreading raindrop ripples.
Another important aspect of creating fine art nature photography is to be sure one has the proper equipment for the job. A tripod, for example, is essential when shooting in nature not only to ensure the consistency of the shots, but also to minimize photographer movement as much as possible as to not disturb the immediate environment. The proper lens for the type of photography one is doing is also important, for a 300/4 lens will produce a much different effect than will a wide angle 20mm.
Lighting is another aspect that carves canyons between fine art nature photography and the Sunday shots at the zoo. Natural light is usually most abundant, and in fact best, but only if it isn’t too harsh as it is midday. One should also be familiar with not only the source of light, but also the ability to control it. The use of white boards and reflective foils, umbrellas and the like may not be necessary for all nature photography depending on the time of day and the composite of the landscape. Again, here it is important to know what equipment is necessary and what is not in order to produce the effect one desires. A photographer who is able to master lighting techniques, including not only how to find the right source, but how to manipulate it if need be, is far ahead of the pack in the quest for creating fine art. Read the rest of this entry »