After being stored away for over 30 years, I am offering ROSE CABIN as a limited-edition, fine art giclée print, or as a gallery-quality canvas print. I captured this image in the 1970s along the Northern California coastline, far north of San Francisco. This is the first time it’s being seen by the public and offered for sale. continue reading >>
This is something I’ve been hounded about for quite some time, and it’s finally taken shape. Prints for purchase will now be in one place, and the print house I selected can custom-frame and ship world-wide.
This new gallery will showcase only the photographs and photo-illustrations that I currently have available for sale. My prints can be purchased without framing, but I believe you’ll see the savings and simplicity of ordering your print custom-framed, and ready-to-hang.
I will create a separate opt-in mailing list for the gallery, which will cover only information related to prints and limited-time specials on prints. The specials will only be available to those on the mailing list … so, when I have the mailing list form completed, I will announce it on this list.
The new gallery is located at: http://Gallery.Matre.com
The Guggenheim | Bicycle in Soho Snow
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UPDATE Aug 13: I have come to realize that even though this was successfully executed on my PCs (Macs), even some Mac browsers do not display it correctly.
So, I’m including a few static images for those who see something other than what this thumbnail shows. I’ve also included a reduced view of the entire image above … which is a smidgen under 3000 pixels wide.
The 360°-version of this photo appears twice on GOOGLE EARTH and GOOGLE MAPS.
One is looking due north … the other due south.
See them now on GOOGLE MAPS
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This just sort of made me laugh when I found it, so I just thought I’d take a moment and share.
I sure do hope this didn’t cause you to miss your bus.
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The following post falls directly into the category of shameless self-promotion.
This is a closely monitored category by the Special POC Police Force. The POC consists solely of police cadets who failed training in any other police program — this is a group you do not want to mess with.
Those who break the rules concerning self-promotional activities are usually snatched-up, without warning, as they walk out their door, exit their car, or are just taking care of business in a public rest room. They are immediately blind-folded, and taken to the special venue established for public humiliation. At that point, only the unspeakable remains.
So, to play it safe, I just checked the Big Book of Rules, sub-category Self-Promotion, sub-section Shameless or Flagrant, and there it was — it would appear that I am no where near my quota. Actually, I’m in a credit status, telling me that I need to do more of these.
In any event, you can comfortably breath a collective sigh of relief.
WAIT! Don’t go yet. We haven’t arrived at the start.
Sorry about all that — just taking care of business (not as in the way used above).
OK, here’s the start:
MSNBC.com has a sub-section in the Travel sub-category titled Picture of the Week.
A photo that was exposed in the camera I was holding, loaded with Kodachrome 64, back in 1983, while shooting a Honda commercial in Arches National Park, is in this week’s finalists for Picture of the Week. I would guess the idea now is to be the highest vote-getter.
So, to make it easier to find my photo on the MSNBC Web page, I created a focused version — simply click on the Web page thumbnail and you’ll see where my image is.
As it looks now, I don’t have a chance in hell of winning. But, if you take the time to look at the page, and feel just a bit of pity … that’s good enough, as I’ll gladly accept a vote of pity. And sharing this info with your closest friends (down to distant acquaintances) would be acceptable, too.
Just think how great you’ll feel as being part of a group that really made a difference — or, consider how you’ll feel if you don’t.
Lastly, please feel free to use any or all those little tiny buttons right there … see them? … just below these last few lines, for your added convenience.
Ready to Vote? MSNBC’s PICTURE OF THE WEEK
Gracias … Thank you … Obrigado … Вы … 감사하십시오 … Merci
Dank u … 谢谢 … Σας ευχαριστούμε … ありがとう… Danke
FINE ART PRINTS
This photograph is also available as a high-resolution, gicleé print, with many sizes to choose from. Custom framing is also available.
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I recently switched printing and framing fulfillment companies — from one in Seattle to a very proactive POD (print on demand) and high-quality operation, known as Fine Art America.
I call it a buyers’ gallery since a buyer has nothing to risk — if they are not happy with their purchase, they can return it within 30 days for a FULL refund — including reimbursement for shipping both ways. I know of no other POD offering such a guarantee.
With over 13,000 artists represented, I was humbled to be mentioned three times in a newsletter which seems to come out about once a year. My artist-colleague from England, Elizabeth Edwards, was also mentioned for an article she wrote.
Clicking on the FAA logo will open a window highlighting the my attributions, as well as showing (along the right side) how long the newsletter is — very long.
My FAA Gallery Store is easily found by clicking Store in the menu above. My article referred to in the newsletter is about Digitizing Paintings for Making Prints.
And Ms. Edwards’ great interview is truly worth the read.
The Fine Art America home page.
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I’m sorry, but this promotion has expired. If you would like to be notified of upcoming promotions (maybe 1-2 emails per month) I welcome you to join the First-to-Know list, in the right-hand column.
For a limited time, get 20% OFF Lar Matré prints, AND 20% off custom framing.
From now through January 5, 2009 10PM PST, receive 20% off any size of Matré prints through ImageKind, as well as 20% off the framing itself.
On each of my prints, I have chosen a size, and selected a custom mat and frame combination. I suggest you begin by viewing my suggested framing, since it is classic gallery framing, simply, and not very expensive to begin with. The samples at right show my suggested framing.
One thing to keep in mind, though, is that if you choose a larger or smaller print size, you will need to adjust the mat size accordingly — it will not change based on the print size. I have included a link on most of the pages of prints, in the right hand column, helping you figure that.
But I would be more than willing to calculate it for you. Simply contacting me using the mail form under the Contact menu above, include the print name and size. I will get back to you with the specifics.
PLEASE NOTE: The print prices have already been reduced, but you must add the Promo Code Groove20 to see the frame discount appear.
Thank you for your continued patronage.
View all Matré Prints
. . . or, go directly to the photos shown:
Frank’s “Eyesore” (top) — SPEED (middle) — Business District (bottom)
And remember there’s always a 30-day money back guarantee
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – If a woman wants to drive the men wild, she might want to dress in red.
Men rated a woman shown in photographs as more sexually attractive if she was wearing red clothing or if she was shown in an image framed by a red border rather than some other color, U.S. researchers said Tuesday.
The study led by psychology professor Andrew Elliot of the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York, seemed to confirm red as the color of romance — as so many Valentine’s Day card makers and lipstick sellers have believed for years.
Although this “red alert” may be a product of human society associating red with love for eons, it also may arise from more primitive biological roots, Elliot said.
Noting the genetic similarity of humans to higher primates, he said scientists have shown that certain male primates are especially attracted to females of their species displaying red. For example, female baboons and chimpanzees show red coloring when nearing ovulation, sending a sexual signal that the males apparently find irresistible. continue reading >>
For a limited time, save 25% off “Planet Farmland” — the fine art print by Lar Matré … and get free shipping as well.
The 25% off applies only to the selected prints, and not framing. But the framing at Imagekind has been recognized for superior quality, while typically costing less than your local framing shops. I highly recommend having Imagekind mount the print in a simple, gallery-style frame, such as the one I suggest below.
Here are the details to remember:
- Promo code [promotion over] must be entered at checkout.
- Promotion expires October 14, 2008 at 10pm PDT.
- This promo cannot be combined with another promo code.
- One order per customer.
- More details available at the site.
View Planet Farmland LARGE.
The following links will take you to Imagekind …
The print in a custom frame designed by Matre.
The print only (with no frame).
NOTE: This promotion has expired, but there will be more. Register on my “First-to-Know” list and be notified of all future promotions. Never any spam, your privacy is assured, cancel anytime.
For a very limited period of time (in this instance, just until late tonight), I will reduce the price of this specific print by 50% … no matter what size is purchased. I can only control the price of my print, not the cost of the frames.
But what I can do is run my print specials to coincide with framing promotions. And that’s what I’m doing right now.
Until tonight ONLY, September 23 at 10PM PDT (1AM EDT), the custom framer is offering 20% off custom framing, and I’m offering 50% off The Business District (pictured above). Although we has over a million framing combinations, I prefer straight gallery framing — and that’s exactly what you see here. A black wood frame, with one off-white mat. The mat sizes I specify are wider than most people are accustomed to, but that’s what you’ll typically see in galleries. What also balances my mats are the sizes: three sides are equal (left, top, and right) but I always make the bottom mat just a bit wider.
50% off the print and 20% off custom framing — you must enter discount code FALL2008
Displaying photography is the primary visual aspect of my Web site. I’ve tried many different methods and technologies over the years, yet I’ve never been satisfied with the results. They’ve been tedious, cumbersome and slow.
For the visitor, viewing my photos should be a pleasant experience that can be customized to their liking, not one hampered by constant clicking, waiting for pages to load, etc. One that automatically adapts to different screen sizes … and even has a full-screen option.
For me, the gallery should permit simplified changes and updates of images as needed, without turning it into a big project … continue reading >>
Other than the description in the subject line, I can think of no other reason for this post.
Sorry if this caused you to miss your bus.
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