Price for Digital Captures – $65 for art up to 3’x4′; $85 for art larger than 3’x4′

The first step in the process of fine art reproduction is to evaluate the original for the best possible method of digital image capture. We find that most often, it is a high resolution photographic digital capture that is required. Our method does not touch, squish or press the piece, unlike scanners or other capturing methods. This is especially important for fragile, textured or framed pieces.

What can we expect regarding color matching? Most of the time we get very close in color. Some shades of color are more challenging than others since paint and printing inks are very different and reflect light very differently. 

Color matching is an art rather than a science with numerous variables. What is good or acceptable color reproduction is a subjective evaluation. In fact, different people perceive color differently. We take the time and effort to deliver a reproduction that most people agree is an excellent color reproduction.

What colors are the most challenging to match – Certain colors of paint are “out of gamut” of the printing inks, meaning that they just can’t be reproduced perfectly by today’s printing inks. Our printer uses eleven ink colors and does a better job of color reproduction than other printers in the marketplace. Other printers may have only four or six colors.

Metallic colors (silver/gold) often look flat when reproduced since the original is viewed with slight movement of the painting or movement of the viewer which cause the metallic colors to glisten.

How does daylight vs. indoor lighting affect color? Daylight is full spectrum (all colors). Indoor lighting (tungsten, fluorescent, halogen) do not contain all the colors and can cause the original and the print to appear differently under different lighting.

When a painting has varnish on it – how does that affect the digital capture and reproduction of art? When the art is very shiny and has texture, there can be problems with specular highlights (shiny reflections). We have techniques for compensating for this that take additional time. If possible, we prefer to photograph the painting before it is varnished.

What is the effect of texture on a painting or photograph to the process of digital capture? Deep texture in a painting can be lost with flat even lighting (which is preferable in most cases). If we want to capture the effect of deep texture where shadows appear below the thick paint, we will adjust our lighting to be from above and more directional.

Texture in photographs will appear in the reproduction. In enlargements, the texture will be more prominent the larger the reproduction. The texture in large enlargements may become undesirable. This should be taken into account when deciding how large to make a print.

What is considered a “larger piece” and how is it different capturing a larger piece – e.g.  3ft x 4ft. Larger pieces than 3 ft x 4 ft may require more lights. Instead of two lights, we go to four or more lights so that we get even lighting across the piece. This takes more time to set up requiring the use of  a light meter and moving the lights until it is even across the piece. Depending upon the size, we may charge more for oversized digital captures (complex capture: see below).

What is the difference between exact color matching and reasonable color matching. One can make a large number of successive color adjustments and proofs consuming much time, paper and ink to attempt exact color matching. Truth be told – some colors just can not be reproduced. There reaches a point where the color is close enough and most people agree that it is an excellent reproduction. This is the point that we call reasonable color matching. 

Why do you charge to copy files to a USB thumb drive. We provide three different files: large, medium and web sized. We name the files with the name of the piece. If we email them to you – then there is no charge. If you bring us your USB drive – there is no charge. If we give  you a USB drive we paid for – we will charge you..

What size files should I have? We provide a full resolution file produced by the camera or scanner for full-sized giclee reproduction, a print file for magazine or print production and a web sized file for websites or emailing. We can provide other sized files as requested to meet the specific requirements of juried shows or other uses.

What if I need retouching / cleanup of a digital capture? There are a variety of techniques and tools to clean up an image, including: image cloning, spotting, digital painting, color enhancement, color adjustment, brightness/contrast, color painting, etc. 

Once we see the original, we can estimate how long it will take to clean up an image and see to what degree the client wants it restored. Many times a client will ask us to spend a certain number of hours and then evaluate the image to see if more enhancement is desired. 

Do I have to pay for proofs and if so, why do I have to pay for proofs? Proofs take time and material to create. Not everyone wants a proof, so we keep our price for digital capture lower by not including the cost of a proof with the digital capture.

What size file can be delivered? If a larger reproduction is required, let us know upfront as we will photograph the artwork in sections and the pieces can be seamlessly stitched together resulting in much larger files. The size of the file depends upon the size of the sections captured and stitched.

File Sizes

We save files in three different sizes:

Big – full size capture saved as in jpeg and tiff formats

Medium – 6” on the longest side @ 300 dpi saved jpeg format

Web – 1000px on longest side @72 dpi saved in jpeg format

Can I supply you my digital file? Yes – you have the option of supplying us with a digital file, the original work or a transparency of the original piece. Client supplied, high-resolution, digital files of the work may be subject to an additional “proofing” charge if you want us to color match it with the original. If we do not create the initial digital capture, we must charge to create a color proof. The charge is $15 a test proof. This is because of the time and materials involved in the creation of such a proof from someone else’s files.

Do you Color Calibrate with Artists / Photographers? – Yes we do. We appreciate when any artist is willing to go through the very simple process of color calibrating with our system – as that streamlines our ability to reproduce your work quickly. Just ask us and we’ll explain the process.

ICF has been serving the design community since 1988. Interior designers, architects, decorators, artists, photographers and galleries choose to work with us because we deliver exceptional framing and customer service. We specialize in the ‘difficult’ to frame artwork.

We are sensitive to your project budget and will recommend appropriate art and framing so you are offering your clients unique and affordable design choices.

We also provide custom framed mirrors, framed designer bulletin boards, white boards, framed newspaper articles, and framing for all documents, blueprints, maps, and photographs.

Do you Color Calibrate with Artists / Photographers? – Yes we do. We appreciate when any artist is willing to go through the very simple process of color calibrating with our system – as that streamlines our ability to reproduce your work quickly.

Just ask us and we’ll explain the process.

What can we expect regarding color matching? Most of the time we get very close in color. Some shades of colors are more challenging than others since paint and printing inks are very different and reflect light very differently.

Color matching is an art rather than a science with numerous variables. What is good or acceptable color reproduction is a subjective evaluation. In fact, different people perceive color differently. We take the time and effort to deliver a reproduction that most people agree is an excellent color reproduction. Multiple proofs are made per image to help with the correction of the color- depending on the difficulty of the painting’s color.

What colors are the most challenging to match? –Certain colors of paint are “out of gamut” of the printing inks, meaning that they just can’t be reproduced perfectly by today’s printing inks. Our printer uses eleven ink colors and does a better job of color reproduction than other printers in the marketplace. Other printers may have only four or six colors.

Metallic colors (silver/gold) often look flat when reproduced since the original is viewed with slight movement of the painting or movement of the viewer which cause the metallic colors to glisten.

How does daylight vs. indoor lighting effect color? Daylight is full spectrum (all colors). Indoor lighting (tungsten, fluorescent, halogen) do not contain all the colors and can cause the original and the print to appear differently under different lighting.

When a painting has varnish on it – how does that affect the digital capture and reproduction of art? When the art is very shiny and has texture, there can be problems with specular highlights (shiny reflections). We have techniques for compensating for this that take additional time. If possible, we prefer to photograph the painting before it is varnished.

What is the effect of texture on a painting or photograph to the process of digital capture? Deep texture in a painting can be lost with flat even lighting (which is preferable in most cases). If we want to capture the effect of deep texture where shadows appear below the thick paint, we will adjust our lighting to be from above and more directional.

Texture in photographs will appear in the reproduction. In enlargements, the texture will be more prominent the larger the reproduction is. The texture in large reproductions may become undesirable. This should be taken into account when deciding how large to make a print.

What is the difference between exact color matching and reasonable color matching? One can make a large number of successive color adjustments and proofs consuming much time, paper and ink to attempt exact color matching. There reaches a point where the color is close enough that most people agree that it is an excellent reproduction. This is the point that we call reasonable color matching.

Do you Color Calibrate with Artists / Photographers? – Yes we do. We appreciate when any artist is willing to go through the very simple process of color calibrating with our system – as that streamlines our ability to reproduce your work quickly. Just ask us and we’ll explain the process.

What is the difference between RGB and CMYK?

Many people talk to us about the difference between typical offset printing (books, magazines, brochures) and the types of printing we do – which is Fine Art Printing.

One of the biggest differences is how the images reproduce. The purpose of this post is to help educate to maintain expectations.

When you look at a TV, cell phone, monitor, digital camera, what you see is lit from behind and produced with three colors red, green and blue (RGB) light to display the image.

When you read a magazine, newspaper, book, most brochures – they have been produced on a commercial printing press using four colors – cyan, magenta, yellow and black (CMYK) ink, called process printing.

With many colors, and images – especially if you’re looking at large expanses of color, If you look at the same image as an RGB image vs. a CMYK image – it will differ.

Sometimes there are tricks that can be employed to bring it closer. Sometimes it is simply impossible to reproduce exactly. This is part of the difference between “Exact Color Match” and “Pleasing Color Match.” It is good to know this.

What can we expect regarding color matching? Most of the time we get very close in color. Some shades of color are more challenging than others since paint and printing inks are very different and reflect light very differently.

Color matching is an art rather than science with numerous variables. What is good or acceptable color reproduction is a subjective evaluation. In fact, different people perceive color differently. We take the time and effort to deliver a reproduction that most people agree is an excellent color reproduction.

What colors are the most challenging to match –Certain colors of paint are “out of gamut” of the printing inks, meaning that they just can’t be reproduced perfectly by today’s printing inks. Our printer uses eleven ink colors and does a better job of color reproduction than other printers in the marketplace. Other printers may have only four or six colors.

Metallic colors (silver/gold) often look flat when reproduced since the original is viewed with slight movement of the painting or movement of the viewer which cause the metallic colors to glisten.

How does daylight vs. indoor lighting affect color? Daylight is full spectrum (all colors). Indoor lighting (tungsten, fluorescent, halogen) do not contain all the colors and can cause the original and the print to appear differently under different lighting.

When a painting has varnish on it – how does that affect the digital capture and reproduction of art? When the art is very shiny and has texture, there can be problems with specular highlights (shiny reflections). We have techniques for compensating for this that take additional time. If possible, we prefer to photograph the painting before it is varnished.

What is the effect of texture on a painting or photograph on the process of digital capture? Deep texture in a painting can be lost with flat even lighting (which is preferable in most cases). If we want to capture the effect of deep texture where shadows appear below the thick paint, we will adjust our lighting to be from above and more directional.

Texture in photographs will appear in the reproduction. In enlargements, the texture will be more prominent the larger the reproduction. The texture in large enlargements may become undesirable. This should be taken into account when deciding how large to make a print.

Standard Capture

What size file can be delivered? Our camera captures 5616 x 2744 pixels resulting in a 60Mb file. We can print a 30” x 40” reproduction from this. If a larger reproduction is required, we do what is called a “complex capture” (see below).

Complex Capture

What size file can be delivered? If a larger reproduction is required, the artwork can be photographed in sections and the pieces can be seamlessly stitched together resulting in much larger files. The size of the file depends upon the size of the sections captured and stitched.

CD Files

We save files in three different sizes:

Big – full-size capture saved as jpeg and tiff formats

Medium – 6” on the longest side @ 300 dpi saved jpeg format

Web – 1000px on longest side @72 dpi saved in jpeg format

What is considered a “larger piece” and how is it different capturing a larger piece? – e.g. 3ft x 4ft. Pieces larger than 3 ft x 4 ft may require more lights. Instead of two lights, we go to four or more lights so that we get even lighting across the piece. This takes more time to set up requiring the use of a light meter and moving the lights until it is even across the piece. Depending upon the size, we may charge more for oversized digital captures (complex capture: see below).

Why do you charge to copy files to a CD or a thumb drive? We provide three different files: large, medium and web sized. We like to name the files with the name of the piece. When we create a CD, we custom print on the CD so that everyone can identify the CD by name, job number and date. This takes time to create the different sized files and custom printed CDs.

What size files should I have? We provide a full resolution file produced by the camera or scanner for full-sized giclee reproduction, a print file for magazine or print production and a web-sized file for websites or email. We can provide other sized files as requested to meet the specific requirements of juried shows or other uses.

What is your process regarding the cleanup of digital capture? There are a variety of techniques and tools to clean up an image, including image cloning, spotting, digital painting, color enhancement, color adjustment, brightness/contrast, color painting, etc.

Once we see the original, we can estimate how long it will take to clean up an image and see to what degree the client wants it restored. Many times a client will ask us to spend a certain number of hours and then evaluate the image to see if more enhancement is desired.

Do I have to pay for proofs and if so, why do I have to pay for proofs? Proofs take time and material to create.

Not everyone wants proof, so we keep our price for digital capture lower by not including the cost of proof with the digital capture.

Standard Capture

What size file can be delivered? Our camera captures 5616 x 2744 pixels resulting in a 60Mb file. We can print a 30” x 40” reproduction from this. If a larger reproduction is required, we do what is called a “complex capture” (see below).

Complex Capture

What size file can be delivered? If a larger reproduction is required, the artwork can be photographed in sections and the pieces can be seamlessly stitched together resulting in much larger files. The size of the file depends upon the size of the sections captured and stitched.

CD Files

We save files in three different sizes:

Big – full-size capture saved as jpeg and tiff formats

Medium – 6” on the longest side @ 300 dpi saved jpeg format

Web – 1000px on longest side @72 dpi saved in jpeg format

Choosing the right frame can be a lot of fun! If you’re uncomfortable, then we’re happy to help you. We always feel that the artwork ‘tells us how it wants to be framed.’ How? Look at the subject matter. What predominant colors stand out? Is there a subtle saturation of a particular color that is throughout the Art? How would a complimentary or contrasting colored fit a aesthetically? We have a wide selection of frame choices and are happy to work with you to create an art piece that makes your heart happy.

We have a wide selection of choices from which to choose – in a wide variety of price points. Beachy, rustic, traditional, classic, modern, ornate … We Have the Perfect Frame for You.

Our selection also includes Canvas Float Frames – a specialty frame that creates the illusion of your art “floating” within the frame. They are perfect for a finished, yet minimalist look.

The choices we have are examples of what we can get from local suppliers (We Support Local Suppliers!) and we can typically receive the materials within the week.

Are you in a hurry?

We always have a wide selection of ‘ready mades’ and moulding in-stock to be able to assist with any Art Emergency!

If budget is your number one concern – but you want quality custom framing – we offer a Special Framing Package that includes one mat and your choice from our special selection of frames. As the selection is always being updated – we recommend your stop in to see the choices. Some examples of pricing include:

Up to size……………Price
11″ x 14″……………$39.95
16″ x 20″……………$59.95
18″ x 24″……………$69.95
22″ x 28″……………$79.95
24″ x 36″……………$99.95

We’ll always show you what we think works best with the art first. If it doesn’t fit your budget, we can adjust the design. Keep in mind that you’re going to be looking at this art for a long time. Going with what you really love can actually save money since you won’t want to re-frame it down the road.

The cost can vary depending on the materials you choose to work with! If you bring in your work we will give you a free quote on a specific design. There is no cost to you to come into our shop and speak with one of our highly qualified framing specialists.

Based upon customer comments, our prices often are less than the large craft stores even AFTER their 50% off coupons.

Turn-around time is typically two weeks for moulding that must be ordered. Though- we have an extensive amount of frames in house and ready-mades that can be chosen and can be turned around in less time! We usually can beat that projected delivery, especially if you pay our $20.00 rush fee- only useable for inhouse and readymade frames. We can provide one day turn-around under special circumstances if in stock materials are selected.

Stop in and check out our “Wall of Frame”– Tons of beautiful frames already made!

Framing canvas art can look good in any environment – traditional through contemporary. It is also a great way to display and preserve your art. Liners are to canvases what a mat is to a paper print when choosing framing. Both serve as a border that provides a breathing space or area of visual relief so the frame doesn’t crowd the art and the art can be focused on without distraction from other elements in the decor. Most liners today are fabric-covered but the first liners were gilded.

A float frame allows you to present the art without covering the edge as a standard frame will. When used alone, a float provides the most minimal frame design. Additionally, stacking a float frame with a regular frame can give you several exciting options to choose from, and provide a whole new look for the Artwork.

The possibilities are endless when working with a professional custom framer. Let us know what is important to you and we’ll make it simple and easy to decide.

Originally mats were neutral in color and used to provide visual relief between the art and its surroundings. One of the most important function of mats is that it separates the glass from the art or document being framed. This is important because any condensation that develops on the inside of the glass can be transferred to the piece if they are not separated, resulting in water damage, mold or mildew. Photos should also be separated from the glass because the surface of photographs is easy to damage. Additionally, some types of art, such as pastels or chalk pictures, can smudge easily and should be separated from the glass for that reason.

A second but key rule is that all framing and matting should have one goal – to draw the viewer’s eye to the focus of the image being presented. To that end – choices of mats and frames are made that build on this principle.

We are happy to print anything that belongs to you. Any artwork that is the intellectual property of someone else, you need to get the rights to reproduce their images, and usually you must pay for the copyright release. This includes if a photographer shoots a session and you’ve not bought the rights to reprint on your own. However, you can give them our contact information and we can assist with getting print size files.

There are many images that are a part of public domain and you do not need to worry about those. Here is a great resource as an example:

Another option is Creative Commons.  If you’re looking for content that you can freely and legally use, there is a giant pool of CC-licensed creativity available to you.

Image Creations of Florida (ICF) a part of My Favorite Art Place is ready to assist you with your corporate framing needs, large or small. We can frame just one single piece to an entire location. Complete re-framing and repair services are available as well, as some artwork does not need to be replaced but just needs a refresher. We can provide the prints need for framing too- We have a large selection of fine art prints that can be used in corporate / office spaces!

ICF has been serving the design community since 1988. Interior designers, architects, decorators, artists, photographers and galleries choose to work with us because we deliver exceptional framing and customer service. We specialize in the ‘difficult’ to frame artwork.

We are sensitive to your project budget and will recommend appropriate art and framing so you are offering your clients unique and affordable design choices.

We also provide custom framed mirrors, framed designer bulletin boards, whiteboards, framed newspaper articles, and framing for all documents, blueprints, maps, and photographs.

To Bottom Weight or Not To Bottom Weight – there seems to be many strong opinions on this topic amongst framers.

Let’s look at where this “rule” of matting originated. During the 19th century, rooms in homes had high ceilings. It was the fashion at the time to hang framed art high up on the wall. For a time, it was even fashionable to hang the art tilted out from the wall on a long wire so when someone was looking at it from below they could better see it. When viewed at that angle, however, the framing appears to be out of balance. The top of the frame is more prominently exposed than the bottom. Thus – bottom weight was born.

We tend to be more practical. Our client loved this art piece and needed it to fill a space much larger than the art – thus the bottom weight of the mat was decided. (by the way – they also loved this mat color – it wasn’t available in oversize so we printed it for them – exactly the color they wanted!)

Most of the time, work on paper looks very grimy because of the accumulation of dirt on the glass itself, which could easily be cleaned. You might decide to further protect the piece by changing the mat to an acid-free mat. Be sure to know what kind of glass you have on your piece as higher quality glass uses different cleaning solutions. If your frame needs dusting, a dry feather duster is preferred. Depending on the type of frame

A slightly damp cloth will work to take away the dirt – we can not stress “slightly damp”. Not all frames are made from the same material. You can test the top outer side of the frame, which is not seen as often to be sure you are not going to damage the frame.

If a poly/plastic or glossy / lacquer finish on your frame you can use ammonia-free Windex. Spray onto cloth – NEVER directly onto the frame – and wipe clean.

Regular glass – use Windex and you can spray directly onto glass, but not suggested.
UV glass – Windex, spray onto a rag, wipe glass clean.
Non-glare – Windex, spray onto a rag, wipe glass clean.
Museum Glass – microfiber cloth with no solution. If it is absolutely needed, spray either ammonia-free glass cleaner or a mixture of 50% water and 50% alcohol or distilled water onto a lint-free cloth and wipe clean.

Yes, we offer a number of options for conservation framing. Glass, mats, and backing all have the most impact on the preservation of a framed item. The glazing (glass or acrylic) must be UV-protective to help filter out ultraviolet light. Beyond that, the matting, mounting materials, and backing must also be conservation-grade (acid and lignin-free to prevent yellowing, fading, and deterioration). With the combined magical forces of complete front and the back protection, your art—in all of its original glory— will beautify your space for years to come! Our standard conservation materials are as follows, but is by no means an exhaustive list:

UV-Filtering Glazing of Your Choice (from 78%-99% filtering) protects against environmental factors such as light, heat, pollution, and humidity—all of which can quickly fade and discolor your artwork.

Conservation Mat board is free from acid that will cause yellowish-brown stains to appear around the edges of your object and can also make the paper brittle, weak, and cause it to lose its value.

Archival Acid Free Foam Core Backing, much like acid-free matting, protects artwork from the corroding acids found in regular foam core board.

For More Information, Visit our page on Conservation Framing

Collectibles tend to be three-dimensional objects. Quite often, framing a collectible involves building a shadowbox that can accommodate the object’s size. A shadowbox means there is depth to the frame display, usually achieved by using a tall frame moulding and lining the insides with matboard.

Mirrors are great ways to decorate a room – reflect the light be it from a window or a candle – creating a beautiful ambiance. It can also reflect your decor, opening up a room and make the space look bigger.

Image Creations of Florida is here to help you to create the look that fits your space. We have the Fairest Prices for the Largest Selection. Helping Tampa Bay decorate with art for over 20 years. We look forward to working with you!

Here are a few Feng Shui tips regarding the use of mirrors:

Do hang mirrors to bring in beautiful views of nature from the outdoors, amplifying them and activating Mother Nature’s healthy Chi energy indoors.

Do use mirrors where they’ll add light and movement to your space. A large mirror in a long dark hallway, for instance, will draw Chi energy down the hall, helping it circulate throughout your home.

Do hang mirrors so that everyone in your home can see their full head (at least) reflected in the mirror.

And if you’re in need of custom size custom framed mirrors – let us know and we’ll be glad to help you.

Biophilic design is an art concept to help people connect to the natural environment through the use of direct nature, indirect nature, and space and place conditions. One great way to do this is through Moss Art – artwork that is made with Moss. We create this – in a manner that needs NO Maintenance! Wall art made with moss is a great way to add beauty, color and personality to spaces. Encourages relaxation and reduces stress! Beauty + Function!

Contact us for more information.