A photo in hand is worth two on your hard drive…

Categories: Art & Photography
Thursday, November 11th, 2010 | Article by: Jason

If I’ve learned one thing as a framer it’s that photos are precious. If I’ve learned one thing as a computer junkie it’s that hard drives will eventually fail. Knowing these two things why is it that so many people (myself included) leave our precious and memorable photos stuck on a hard drive that will eventually crash? Printing your photos isn’t a difficult task, and with the quality of today’s inkjet printers you can print photos from the comfort of your own home that will look just as nice as photos you order from a photo lab. Easier still is printing photos off your iPhone – it can all be done wire free! This video details the quick and easy process.

Keep in mind, you don’t need an Epson printer to do this. Any wireless printer will work. Photos from your iPhone should produce crisp and clear 4″ x 6″ prints. Now you don’t have any excuses not to print out all your favorite photos.  Just don’t forget to frame them afterward!

Hope this helps. Enjoy your photos!

The Art of Princess Kaʻiulani

Categories: Art & Photography
Wednesday, November 10th, 2010 | Article by: Jason

Kaiulani 011 150x150 The Art of Princess KaʻiulaniMuch is known about Princess Kaʻiulani’s grace, intelligence, beauty and determination. What many people don’t know is that she was also a very talented artist.

Under the tutelage of Joseph Dwight Strong (a landscape painter in the court of her uncle) and Isobel Strong (a lady in waiting to her mother), Princess Kaʻiulani first picked up a brush and began to paint. It soon became evident that she was a gifted painter. She went on to study art in Scotland and France.

Few of her paintings still survive today. Below is one of her paintings that is part of a private collection. It’s an oil painting on canvas simply entitled Poppies. Enjoy.

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"Poppies" by Princess Kaʻiulani. Oil on canvas ca.1890.

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Instore Virutal Framer

Friday, November 5th, 2010 | Article by: Eddie

Having trouble picking out what frame and mat you want for your images? Then come to one of our stores and try out our virtual framer! You can literately choose any combination of frames and mats to make your perfect picture frame! Stop on by today and let any of our frame designers help you! This service is FREE of charge!

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Dennis Mathewson @ DHG Waikiki : Nov. 5

Categories: Events
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010 | Article by: Eddie

November WDHGflyer Dennis Mathewson @ DHG Waikiki : Nov. 5

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Live Demos by Wayne Takazono

Categories: Events
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010 | Article by: Eddie

Untitled1 Live Demos by Wayne Takazono

Live art demonstration by artist, Wayne Takazono.  Turn an old photo into an heirloom.  Wayne can paint a live portrait or work off of one of your photos…no matter what kind of condition it’s in!

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At Pearl Highlands
Saturday, November 6th and 20th
From 12-3pm

Ward Warehouse
Saturday, November 13th and 27rd
From 12-3pm

Kahala Mall
Friday, November 12th and 26th
From 5-9pm

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UH Warriors Basketball: Framed Jerseys for Inspiration

Categories: General News
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010 | Article by: Eddie

uhframedjersery UH Warriors Basketball: Framed Jerseys for Inspiration

Here is a great article we’ve found on yesterday’s Warrior Insider.  Warrior’s Basketball coach, Gib Arnold shows off some framed jerseys of some UH’s players that made it to the pros.  He explains that he has these frames up to inspire his players to work hard.  One framed in particular has a jersey with the number 1 on it with a plaque stating “Who’s Next” as in who will be the next of his players to make it big.  We got the order for the framed jerseys and it is great to see that these will give inspiration to future pros starting it here in Hawaii!  Want to have something like this for your sports memorabilia? Come to any of our stores and see samples of what you can do!

Check out the full article and video on Warrior Insider.

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Speaking of Photography…

Categories: Art & Photography
Monday, November 1st, 2010 | Article by: Eddie

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Ever since I was able to work and earn money, I’ve always loved spending it on electronics.  I would blissfully spend my paychecks on numerous consumer electronics from iPods to the latest cellphones.  One consumer electronic that I’ve always loved was cameras. read more…

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Latest Photo Challenge Entries I

Monday, November 1st, 2010 | Article by: Eddie

Here are some few photos we got over the weekend!  Looking great folks! Keep em’ coming!

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