Visual Graphic Arts

Battle of the Techniques: Raster Vs Vector – Who Wins?

Now that even novices know the power of vector graphics they prefer to use them always. In fact they recommend it to all the regular and potential clients. But a seasoned designer knows that there are areas where the two can be used together. Yet, this is one more area where the basic vs advanced, pros vs amateurs, unsheathe their swords. Even though there are major differences they can be used amicably in churning out some images. The end product can be really unique. The raster images can be drawn from Corel draw. Their pixel stretches when the image is… Continue reading

How to Determine the Condition of Antique Prints

Antiques are all unique in their condition and no two are exactly alike. Antique prints are especially fragile to the vagaries of time. Many have perished in fires, floods, under a child’s marker, were trimmed down or most often thrown away.

Old prints that have survived could have been passed down several generations and have been stored or displayed in different environments. Unique conditions such as dampness, heat, sunlight, dust, old framing can each damage the print in different ways.

Here are the things you need to consider:

First is dampness or humidity. Old prints hate moisture. Moisture from humid… Continue reading