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Our new line of Matboard is almost complete.

Hampton Photo, Arts and Framing is creating a new and original “value line” of matboard. These less expensive Decorative Matboards will give our customers another option when choosing mats. The colors of our line have been hand selected and are in the process of being named. These new 4-ply, 32×40 matboards will sell in the range of 8.95 and 9.99. Here is a “sneak-peak” at the new matboard line. (We will be showcasing our new line of matboard and new pre-cut mats at the Thank You art show early next year at Ashawagh Hall in East Hampton.

Hampton Photos Arts Hosts ‘The Thank You Art Show’

Hampton Photos Arts Hosts ‘The Thank You Art Show’
By Eileen Casey
from Hamptons.com

East Hampton - The “Thank You Art Show” held this past weekend at Ashawagh Hall in East Hampton was an opportunity for Hampton Photos Arts (located in Bridgehampton) to acknowledge and thank the artists who have used their services throughout the year, and who are loyal customers to the business that can be an artist’s best friend.

Owner of Hampton Photo Arts David McHugh, along with his son Ben McHugh, coordinated the exhibition, which featured one piece each from approximately 100 artists who have not only relied on the myriad of materials an artist may require such as stretchers, film, paintbrushes, portfolios, computer imagery, and frames available at Hampton Photo Arts, but the skills and experience both David and Ben have rendered to artists who work in the photographic/digital medium in particular.

Well known as a printing resource for conventional film and digital prints, Ben handles much of the framing requirements, and has been known to make himself available to assist artists in their sometimes ‘offbeat’ requirements, and certainly when the pressure is on for upcoming shows.

Both David and Ben are the perfect blend of good businessmen with an artist’s mentality, and the numerous artists they work with count on that sensibility to assist them in presenting work at its best.

According to Ben “We felt that this was an interesting and creative way to show our customers how much we appreciate their business, especially this year with this economy.” Ben, an artist himself, mentioned that he did not exhibit any work in the show because “We had so many artists that wanted to participate that we had to turn some away, and I didn’t think it was fair to take up any wall space with my work as this show is for the artists who frequent our business.” Ben may not have had any work on the walls but he certainly does exhibit a connection and understanding of the sometimes difficult path being an artist can mean.

David was seen carrying an enormous camera and moving about the crowd creating his own art - photographs. In business for 21 years, David has used the windows at his location to also exhibit works by local artists - yet another avenue this friendly, and intuitive businessman offers his customers.

The group exhibition was held at Ashawagh Hall on Saturday and Sunday, and was filled to capacity with not only interesting and beautiful works of art, representing black/white and color photographs, sculpture, oil paintings, digital work, mixed media - even a film was played - but also with artists who were happy to be included, and who were happy to be part of an event that gave many the opportunity to meet for the first time.

Some of the participating artists were Aubrey Grainger, Joe Strand, Ruby Jackson, Terry Elkins, Scott Hewett, Peter Waldner, Joe Chierchio, Oliver Peterson, Molly Weiss, Gary Lovelace, Grant Haffner, Bethaney Peters, Joan Tripp, and many, many more. Catering was by Damn Good Cooking, and floral arrangements by Sag Harbor Florist. A raffle was held, postcards, jewelry and prints were available for purchase, and the musical entertainment was provided by exhibiting artist Wiliam Falkenburg.

This was a fun filled evening provided by a local business whose clever acknowledgement of their customers certainly deserves a big “Thank You Too.”

Hampton Photo Arts is located at 70 Bridgehampton Commons in Bridgehampton at 631-537-7373, or www.hamptonphotoarts.com

New Pre Cut Mat Shipment

Framing MatsNew shipment of pre cut mats have arrived. Lots of new colors and sizes.

BIG Pre-Cut Mat Shipment In Today.

Today Jeff and Ben unpacked 11 boxes of pre-cut mats. Jeff did most of the work (with a price sticker on his back), while Ben complained about the sketch book and drawing pad order that was delivered around the same time. Dave was printing large format art prints for artists Allan Ryan and Casey Anderson so he missed out on most of todays pre-cut fun.

Ben would like to thank The Gingrichs for the bottle of Champagne. Good Luck Danielle!…”I hope we get an A”

Canvas Printing

Printing on canvas is incredibly versatile and a great way to create a ready-to-hang image or artwork. Every canvas that we print  is protected with a UV coated acrylic finish to guard the print from dust, moisture and fading. Do you want your canvas stretched on bars or non-stretched? Framed or unframed? Customize the work to make it truly your own.

 
Art of Photography

Art of PhotographyPhotography is an amazing art form. A photograph album is a catalogue of life's history as seen through the camera. People, animals, nature, holidays, celebrations and even disasters are captured instantly and recorded as part of history. It is through the powerful presentations of photography that we better understand the progression of time and life. Hampton Photo Arts has over twenty years of experience working with photographers as they seek to capture and preserve the history of families and communities.

When families get together, both children and adults love to look through photograph albums. They enjoy seeing the childhood photos of older family members and compare themselves to ancestors who lived a hundred or more years ago. Photos are among the most important treasures of every family. They should not be faded and dull. They contain the smiles, tears and emotions of generations. The staff members at Hampton Photo Arts display excellence in the art of photography reproduction. They work with the highest quality materials. They know how to create family memories that will be just as beautiful one hundred years from now as they are today.

 
Learning to Paint Watercolors

Watercolor is an easy, fun medium for creating art.  Color theory, composition and design can be explored freely with watercolor paint, paper, and brushes.  Several techniques may be used with watercolors for varying effects including painting wet on wet, wet on dry, layering washes, and more.

Watercolor paper comes in cold press, hot press, and rough.  Rough paper has the most texture, and its hills and valleys can result in interesting effects when paint is added.  Hot press is the smoothest and has the finest texture.  Cold press has a moderate amount of texture and is the paper most commonly chosen by watercolor artists.

Watercolor paper comes in several weights ranging from 90 lb. to 300 lb. based on the pounds per ream of paper.  Most artists prefer to use at least 140 lb. paper.  Papers vary somewhat between manufacturers, so sampling different papers is advisable.  Paper can be purchased in pads, in blocks or in large sheets.  The large sheets are usually the most economical and can be torn into whatever size is desired.

 
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