When you’re a professional artist who also provides custom framing and printing services, you get asked a lot of questions about the business of art. That includes everyone from novices to professionals who want to take their business to the…
By Michael Damico I’m a painter and I use stretched canvas exclusively. I used to get so frustrated with the way my easel locks onto my canvas. It would never clamp just right. It always seemed to let go, no…
By Michael Damico It might sound strange, but one of the best purchases I ever made was a 2006 Chevy Express panel van. If you’re moving art for shows and galleries or just have a lot to haul for work and…
by Michael Damico I’ll get to it later. Wait until tomorrow. We all procrastinate. I’m an offender myself. Especially with things I think are going to cost too much or take too long. But the funny thing is, they almost…
by Michael Damico As a fine artist, I’ve participated in my fair share of art shows, gallery exhibits, and the like. I landed in the perfect business as a custom framer, too. Because I’m constantly immersed in the world of…
Blog post by guest artist and photographer, Emerald Estock The other day I was at Damico’s discussing some framing options with Mel and John for a couple of my new pieces. Michael was passing through and stopped to see how…
by Tiffany Vance-Huffman com·mod·i·ty kəˈmädədē/ noun noun: commodity; plural noun: commodities a raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold, such as copper or coffee. “The President in Washington sends word that he wishes to buy our land….
Are you about to frame a piece of art? Are you deciding on the best place to hang a photo? Well, whether you’re thinking in terms of home, office, hospital, or museum, there are a few art tips and photo…
by Michael Damico I’m an artist and so is my wife. I always thought two of the same thing would be a tough relationship. I’m not sure why. I mean, whenever I heard anyone say something like, “Yeah, we’re both…
by Michael Damico Whether you’re a budding artist who is toying with selling your work or a seasoned professional, there are just some things every artist should know for success. These tips apply to those who want to start an…
