All Mindfuel Stories
Giclée meets the artist’s hand: Adding value to digital prints with analog art techniques
The artist’s hand, from brush strokes to train of thought, gives an artwork a personal and unique quality, making it truly one-of-a-kind in the eyes of collectors. Maybe this is what makes an artwork truly exciting to collect: when it allows people to feel a part of the artist’s journey creating it. As giclée artists, there's a thrilling world of mixed media art techniques we should be exploring. By bringing new layers of analog skills into the creation of our works, we might find the value of our fine art prints elevated in more ways than one. Here is my experience doing so, using Canon’s PRO-300 printer and professional design software.
How my giclée printing process has evolved with Canon’s PRO-300 printer
I remember reading that if you’re an artist who wants to create prints, you should outsource: this keep costs low while letting experts handle all aspects of production. As attractive as this may seem, one thing tipped the balance for me in favour of printing my own prints at home, and that’s knowing I could learn and grow from the process as a print artist. Here’s how my home studio giclée printing process has evolved, using Canon’s professional range.
The transformative power of textiles and fabric: In interview with Yvette Kissi
Yvette Kissi is a London-based textile designer and visual artist who creates stunning abstract compositions, influenced by her equally rich and vibrant cultural heritage. She shares what she believes makes textile and fabric such a unique medium, as well as her ambitions as an experimental creative.
Chromakane studio tour: Resetting my energy with a revamp
Hey, dear reader! You may not know it but Chromakane was on a short hiatus until recently. Relaunching with new collections this year – what better way to clear my energy than with a complete reset of my studio space? Read on if you’re curious about the thinking that went into it…