Some Fast Facts about our amazing scarves…. The ink used for the charmeuse scarves is called HDR (high dynamic range) pigments. These inks have been tested to last over 200 years. We recommend hand washing and steam ironing the scarves. Donnalee Dunne, our printer, is an artist and retired faculty from the California State University Fresno who and taught computer […]
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RSS feed for this section9 Secrets Hidden in Every Map (Almost)
01
Sep
It should come as no surprise that often times there are hidden secrets in great works of art, if you know where to look. For instance, the great artist Caravaggio painted “David with the head of Goliath”, featuring his own head in place of Goliath’s as a way to atone for his past crimes. While […]
Introducing…The Vault
27
Aug
Lisa and the team at Great River Arts are thrilled to finally have a way for you to explore her unpublished maps! These are maps Lisa has restored and found great potential in, but hasn’t had the chance to paint them. Please browse and let us know if you have any questions. If one speaks […]
All New Wallpaper Murals!
27
Aug
We are so pleased to partner with one of the best printers of quality wallpaper available in the US! You can order directly from the manufacturer using Lisa’s designs. To Order your free sample you can email Lisa at [email protected] or call us at 406-471-7563! 1) Select your map design 2) Measure your wall allowing […]
3 Ways a Hand Painted Historical Map Can Help Your Business Grow
24
Aug
That hand painted historical map on your wall could be working for you. It could help you generate a healthier bottom line. It not only gives your office a more prestigious look but it can actually improve your bottom line by using the intimacy phenomenon! Let me show you how Great River Arts can help you […]
Artist with local ties enlivens Historic Maps
16
Jun
Re-tracing lines of journeys: Artist with local ties enlivens historic maps By Abby Eisenburg Winona Daily News Artist Lisa Middleton, pictured at Blooming Grounds in Winona, discusses the work involved in creating an artistic reproduction of a map whose original dates back to 1604. June 13, 2015 5:03 am • ABBY EISENBERG Daily News Artist […]
The Story Behind Ribbon Maps
16
May
Mississippi River Ribbon Maps from an article by Bob Mullen, for The Paddlewheel newsletter published by the Golden Eagle River Museum, St. Louis, Missouri Imagine a map of the Mississippi River that shows all of the cities and towns along the river and all the landings where a steamboat might stop. Make the map about three […]
April Raffle Winner
01
Apr
Congrats to our Newsletter reader KELLIJAE You have won an 18×24″ UV resistant giclee of your choice valued at $125! Please browse my maps here and let me know which one you’d like! Please sign up for my monthly newsletter here to be eligible to win. (And yes…I use a random integer generator to choose the […]
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