You've already got the perfect gift.

Today marks the beginning of a pretty hectic few weeks. This year, which was a tough year on everyone, is probably going to be a little more stressful than usual. We're all counting our pennies and trying our hardest to make good decisions with the resources we have.

To help ease the stress, we want to remind you about something we've been talking about all year. We've been making one specific suggestion to you over and over again:

Don't bury yourself in your studio, surrounded by an inventory of prints you haven't quite figured out how to sell. Give those prints away. Let people see your work. Once you do, you'll be surprised by how quickly you start hearing from people who want to see more. You'll also be giving a very special gift, a gift that only you can give.

We're celebrating 30 years in business this year. We first published the image featured above in 1982. It's a picture of my Dad and my brother, Chris. Although the picture is old & dated (note the antique light meter in my Dad's hand), the message still rings true.

You've spent a lot of time creating beautiful images. You've poured your heart and soul into your work. This holiday season, when you're thinking of all the people you're thankful for, consider giving them a little bit of yourself. Nothing could be better.

Happy Thanksgiving!

This holiday season, the thing we're most thankful for is you.

We know this year has been tough and that everyone can use a little help making their dollars stretch further. Starting today and running through December 23rd, we're offering Free FedEx Ground Shipping on any order totaling $30 or more. (NOTE: This offer is only valid on orders shipped within the United States.)Thank you for your continued support of iPrintfromHome.com. It's been a pleasure working with you and we look forward to continuing to do so for years to come.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanks,
the iPrintfromHome.com team

What, How & Why: A Closer Look - Featuring Chris Lazzery

At iPrintfromHome.com, we work with artists and photographers from across the United States and Canada. We're inspired everyday by the images that they send to us and by the stories they share.

In our "What, How & Why" interview series, we take a closer look at some of these fascinating people.

We've asked each participating artist or photographer three simple questions:

1. What do you do?
2. How do you do it?
3. Why do you use iPrintfromHome.com?

Please read on to find out more about Chris Lazzery.








Chris Lazzery
Photographer
Boston, MA


What do you do?
I'm a hobbyist photographer living outside Boston, Massachusetts. I've only really been interested in photography for a couple of years now, but it has easily become my favorite pastime. I love to photograph anything and everything, but I think I've found that my favorites are landscapes and cityscapes, especially during sunrise and sunset.

There aren't many weekends when I'm not out and about searching for something to shoot in the area. Or out of the area, for that matter.

I will often times get in my car to explore a lighthouse or waterfall hours away, just to spend some time with camera, relax, and shoot the beauty around me.


How do you do it?
Well, I've been drawing pretty much since I have been alive, and I went to school for graphic design, so I'd like to think I have a good eye for composition. Photography just seemed like another fun creative outlet with which to express myself. I currently shoot with a Canon 5D, very often with a wide angle lens attached, and an array of useful filters.

I often like to use rich, eye-catching colors and contrasts in my photos, really striving to make the viewer wish he or she was alongside me when I shot the scene.






Why do you use iPrintfromHome.com?
Short answer: Because they are awesome. They offer incredible quality, reasonable prices, and a myriad of printing styles and products. I've yet to hand a print to someone and didn't receive a "Wow" in regards to the quality. Turnaround is lightning fast and their customer service is among the friendliest and most personable I've encountered, which are key components in having a satisfied client in myself and, more importantly, those interested in my photography.

Contact Information:
Chris Lazzery
onefiftyeightphotos.com
flickr.com/photos/onefiftyeight

Pictures Make Great Presents

It might feel like Christmas is a long way off, but Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away.

And, you know what happens the day after Thanksgiving - the madness begins.



This year, which was a tough year on everyone, is probably going to be a little more stressful than usual. We're all counting our pennies and trying our hardest to make good decisions with the resources we have.

To help ease the stress, we want to remind you about something we've been talking about all year. We've been making one specific suggestion to you over and over again:

Don't bury yourself in your studio, surrounded by an inventory of prints you haven't quite figured out how to sell. Give those prints away. Let people see your work. Once you do, you'll be surprised by how quickly you start hearing from people who want to see more. You'll also be giving a very special gift, a gift that only you can give.

We're celebrating 30 years in business this year. We first published the image featured above in 1982. It's a picture of my Dad and my brother, Mikey. Although the picture is old & dated, the message still rings true: Everyone knows that pictures make great presents.

You've spent a lot of time creating beautiful images. You've poured your heart and soul into your work. This holiday season, when you're thinking of all the people you're thankful for, consider giving them a little piece of yourself. Nothing could be better.

November Art Show Listing

We are featuring artists from all over the United States in our November 2009 Art Show Listing. Click here to see the Art Show Listing.

If you have a show coming up and would like it listed, please send us the details so that we can include your show. Click here to learn how to submit information for our Art Show Listing.



About the Artwork Above

Artwork by Jude Welter
Canvases and Paper Art

What, How & Why: A Closer Look - Featuring Lynn Cyr

At iPrintfromHome.com, we work with artists and photographers from across the United States and Canada. We're inspired everyday by the images that they send to us and by the stories they share.

In our "What, How & Why" interview series, we take a closer look at some of these fascinating people.

We've asked each participating artist or photographer three simple questions:

1. What do you do?
2. How do you do it?
3. Why do you use iPrintfromHome.com?

Please read on to find out more about Lynn Cyr.









Lynn Cyr
Oil & Watercolor Artist
Fort Kent, ME


What do you do?
I'm mostly a self-taught artist, working primarily in Oil and Watercolor. I like to challenge myself by painting different subjects, whether it’s a portrait, still life, or landscape. But no matter the subject or medium, it’s no question that my work follows a consistent theme: color and simplicity.

Although my online store is based in Fort Kent, ME, my working studio and gallery is situated on a peaceful lake in Quebec, on the border of New Brunswick and Maine. In addition to selling my work online, I also participate in art shows on a regular basis, because I love the human interaction between me and my collectors.



How do you do it?
Depending on the painting, I either paint from life or from my own photos and sketches, using various reference images to create my own composition. It could be a combination of colors and shadows I see reflected on a bowl of fruit, or the unique way I compose a design to make my simple subjects tell a story. I generally don’t confine myself to small details, and prefer to let loose and allow my work to have a realistic, yet painterly feel.

Why do you use iPrintfromHome.com?
Why wouldn't I? :) Since opening my shop on Etsy, I thought it would be the perfect venue to sell Giclees of my original paintings. They're easy to ship, a fraction of the cost of my original pieces, and allows for more collectors to own one of my creations.

I had three requirements: A) my Giclees had to be created professionally, not from my home printer; B) the quality had to be top-notch; C) it had to be from a company that was big enough to do the job well, yet small enough that I could just pick up the phone and talk to a real person. IPfH met all the criteria!! :) I couldn't be happier with their prints... they're so incredibly accurate in terms of color and texture, you'd swear they were originals. And the service I get there is just outstanding - really something you don't see often in businesses nowadays! I've highly recommend them numerous times to my artist friends!!

Contact Information:
Lynn Cyr
www.lynnlovesart.com
lynncyrart.etsy.com
lynncyrart.blogspot.com

Free 11x14, 16x20 or 20x30 Photographic Print: You Choose!

We're bringing back our most popular Tweet Treat of all time - Free 16x20 Photographic Print - but we're adding a little twist.


Because this is the last official Tweet Treat of the season, we wanted to make sure that everyone could take advantage of it, so we added a couple more print sizes to the deal.

If you just love the Tweet Treat program and can't stand to see it go, don't you worry - we've got a couple surprises up our sleeves that we'll unveil in the coming weeks. :o)


This Week's Tweet Treat (valid through October 30th-November 6th): Free 11x14, 16x20 or 20x30 Photographic Print: You Choose!**


Do your walls look like this?

Well, what are you waiting for?

Put those walls to work!


The walls in your home are the walls of your own private gallery. You are both curator and artist. Seize hold of every opportunity you have to show the world what you can do.

Display your images and spark conversations about your work instead of the weather at this year's holiday party.

You've already done the hard part. Now it's time to show off. Let us help you image your imagination.

Your Tweet Treat offer will be based on your order total (not including shipping), with the following breakdown:

$10 order total - eligible for one Free 11x14 Photographic Print
$20 order total - eligible for one Free 16x20 Photographic Print
$40 order total - eligible for one Free 20x30 Photographic Print

**Offer includes Photographic Prints printed on Lustre, Glossy, Matte or Metallic Kodak Professional Photographic Papers**

Instructions:
1. Place an order at iPrintfromHome.com that totals $10 or more by midnight on Friday, November 6th. Be sure to add the corresponding Tweet Treat Photographic Print to your order, but remember that the Tweet Treat Print does not count towards your order total. (NOTE: Your Tweet Treat offer will be based on your order total, not including shipping or the Free Photographic Print)
2. IMMEDIATELY after placing your order, send us an e-mail (here) with "Tweet Treat – Free Photographic Print" in the body of the e-mail.
3. Once we receive your e-mail, we will adjust your order total to account for your Free Photographic Print.
*Offer does not include shipping.
**Limit: One Tweet Treat order per customer/shipping address.
***Tweet Treat orders are not guaranteed to be completed within our standard turnaround times, but every effort will be made to do so.


Click here to read more about Photographic Prints.

What, How & Why: A Closer Look - Featuring Jodi Ohl

At iPrintfromHome.com, we work with artists and photographers from across the United States and Canada. We're inspired everyday by the images that they send to us and by the stories they share.

In our "What, How & Why" interview series, we take a closer look at some of these fascinating people.

We've asked each participating artist or photographer three simple questions:

1. What do you do?
2. How do you do it?
3. Why do you use iPrintfromHome.com?

Please read on to find out more about Jodi Ohl.









Jodi Ohl
Mixed Media Artist
Aberdeen, NC



What do you do?
I am a largely self taught mixed media artist, currently residing in Aberdeen, NC but originally from Dunkirk, NY.

My work is known for it's distinct texture, bold colors & color combinations and often whimsical subjects. I've been published in a variety of issues of national mixed media magazines, such as Somerset Studio and Cloth Paper Scissors. This year, I've also embarked on a variety of teaching engagements both locally and online.

While finding a sense of home and community tends to be a central theme in most of my work, I also incorporate the triumphs and struggles a woman faces finding balance while still pursuing her dreams.



My work can be found on Etsy: www.lucysweetlucy.etsy.com. To follow my artistic and personal musings, please visit my blog Sweet Repeats: www.sweetrepeats.blogspot.com. I also welcome emails and commission orders at johl3@windstream.net.

How do you do it?
My technique involves incorporating a variety of acrylic mediums and assorted ephemera to build the base of most of my paintings. Then I finish them off with journaling, charcoal and pen enhancements. I typically work with a limited color palette within collections of 5-10 pieces.



Why do you use iPrintfromHome.com?
As an artist, iPrintfromHome.com has been a great partner in expanding my available inventory of artist goods. Not only is it affordable, the customer service is top notch. The partnership forged with each of their customers is truly a great asset the iPrintfromHome team offers to each and every one of their clients.

Contact Information:
Jodi Ohl
www.lucysweetlucy.etsy.com
www.sweetrepeats.blogspot.com
johl3@windstream.net

Free 4x6, 8x10 or 16x20 Giclee Fine Art Print: You Choose!

We're back with our popular Tweet Treat program from this summer!!

REMINDER: We've only got two more weeks of Tweet Treats before we retire the program for the year. Take advantage while you can!!

This Week's Tweet Treat (valid October 23rd-30th): Free 4x6, 8x10 or 16x20 Somerset Velvet Giclee Fine Art Print: You Choose!!**

You've spent hours, and days, and weeks working on your paintings and now you're ready to turn them into prints.

But, I bet you're a little nervous about how much it's going to cost and you may be worried about managing an inventory. You've probably heard that many Giclee printers will charge a setup fee in addition to holding a minimum order requirement.

You don't have to worry about any of that stuff when you order from us. No minimum orders. No set up fees. And, our prints are always 100% guaranteed.

(Sometimes we have minimum order requirements associated with promotions like this one, but there are never minimum order requirements on standard orders.)

To help you get started, we're offering you a free Giclee Fine Art Print with your order this week. So go ahead and take that leap. We promise, it's not that complicated.

Your Tweet Treat offer will be based on your order total (not including shipping), with the following breakdown:

$10 order total - eligible for one Free 4x6 Somerset Velvet Giclee Fine Art Print
$20 order total - eligible for one Free 8x10 Somerset Velvet Giclee Fine Art Print
$75 order total - eligible for one Free 16x20 Somerset Velvet Giclee Fine Art Print


Instructions:
1. Place an order at iPrintfromHome.com that totals $10 or more by midnight on Friday, October 30th. Be sure to add the corresponding Somerset Velvet Giclee Fine Art Print to your order, but remember that the Giclee Print does not count towards your order total. (NOTE: Your Tweet Treat offer will be based on your order total, not including shipping or the Free Giclee Print)
2. IMMEDIATELY after placing your order, send us an e-mail (here) with "Tweet Treat – Free Giclee" in the body of the e-mail.
3. Once we receive your e-mail, we will adjust your order total to account for your Free Giclee Fine Art Print.
*Offer does not include shipping.
**Limit: One Tweet Treat order per customer/shipping address.
***Tweet Treat orders are not guaranteed to be completed within our standard turnaround times, but every effort will be made to do so.

Click here to read more about Giclee Fine Art Prints.

About the Artwork Above

Artwork by Lynn Cyr
lynncyrart.etsy.com

50% Off Invitations/Promo Prints**

We're back with a few of our most popular Tweet Treats from this summer!!

Check back with us each Friday in October for a new treat.


This Week's Tuesday Tweet Treat (valid October 16th-23rd): 50% Off Invitations/Promo Prints - Kodak Pro Photo Papers: Metallic, Glossy, Lustre or Matte**

Looking to cut through all the clutter with your promotional materials and invitations, but not sure how to do it?



Make something extraordinary.

Using Photographic Paper to make your promo prints, invitations and greeting cards can help you do just that.




Many times, your promotional materials and invitations will be a prospective client's first introduction to your work. Make sure you give them something that demonstrates what you're capable of.

Send your promo prints out to your best contacts. Hand deliver your 8x10s or slide your 5x7s into envelopes and send them to work. Get people excited about what you're doing and entice them to ask to see more.

Go ahead and WOW people with your handouts. Give them something that belongs on display, not in a pile of junk mail.

Instructions:
1. Create a digital file to use for your Promo Print. As a requirement of the Tweet Treat, your file must contain both images and text and fit one of the following print sizes:5x7, 8x10, 8.5x11. For information regarding file preparation, please click here.
2. Place an order for 5x7, 8x10, or 8.5x11 Photographic Prints from your Promo Print file at iPrintfromHome.com by midnight on Friday, October 23rd.
3. IMMEDIATELY after placing your order, send us an e-mail (here) with "Tweet Treat – 50% Off Promo Prints" in the body of the e-mail.
3. Once we receive your e-mail, we will adjust your order total to account for your Tweet Treat discount.
*Offer does not include shipping.
**Offer is valid on the following photographic print sizes: 5x7, 8x10, 8.5x10
***Limit: One Tweet Treat order per customer/shipping address.
****Tweet Treat orders are not guaranteed to be completed within our standard turnaround times, but every effort will be made to do so.

Click here to read more about Photographic Prints.