“Canson Infinity encompasses a range of digital fine art media that exceeds the ISO 9706 museum grade standard and that has been developed to meet galleries and museum’s longevity requirements. Canson Infinity Digital Fine Art papers and canvases have passed all five Wilhelm Imaging Research (WIR) print permanence tests in all conditions: light stability on display, stability in dark storage, resistance to atmospheric ozone, resistance to high-humidity environments and water resistance.”

“For 450 years, Canson® has invited artists, amateurs and professionals to freely express their creativity on high quality papers … Canson has made a commitment to offer high quality products that reflect the values of the brand … Creativity, Innovation, Trust, Quality and Proximity.”

Dan and I have spent the last couple of months researching and testing fine art canvas media, with special attention given to weave pattern and print longevity – we are particularly impressed with the Canson® brand of digital fine art media!

The selection Juror was Amy S. Hammond, Exhibitions Manager/Preparator at the Susquehanna Art Museum. Ms. Hammond has also curated exhibitions for the Handprint Identity Project at Elizabethtown College and for the DOSHI Gallery of Contemporary Art at The State Museum of Pennsylvania.

The exhibit guide offers a brief history of the Rottler Award for Excellence in the Visual Arts:

“The Rottler award for Excellence in the Visual Arts is made possible throught a bequest to the York Art Association by the late E. Kurt Rottler, a devoted member and President of the Board of Directors from 1965 through 1970.

Thank you to all of the artists who submitted the outstanding entries for this exhibit, and congratulations to our five winners of the Award for Excellence in the Visual Arts. We look forward to their group exhibit in 2011.”

Vulcania Graphics & Fine Art joins the York Art Association in saluting the 2011 winners of the Rottler Award for Excellence in the Visual Arts:

Carol Galligan for “Wind Merges with the Rain” & “Amid Thousands of Mountaintops” (Ink/Gesso on Arches Paper)

Leslie Jones for “Sara” (Acrylic/Paper on Tile) & “Searching for Thomas” (Acrylic/Paper on Glass)

Randy Maxey for “H2O” & “Tall Tale” (Mixed)

Patricia Thomas for “Tug Boat Greenport LI, NY” & Family Outing, May Day, Central Park 1949″ (Acrylic)

Daniel Vangeli for “Outside Looking In” & “All or Nothing” (Watercolor)

Support the arts and artists of south central Pennsylvania. Do not miss this outstanding and exciting exhibit now through July 10, 2011 at York Art Association, 220 South Marshall Street, York, PA 17402.

The gallery is open from 9 AM to 3 PM Monday through Friday and from 2 PM to 4 PM on Sundays.

Peace,

I am exceedingly elated to announce my very first solo exhibition. Susquehanna Simpatico is a collection of images that are both an exploration of and a meditation on the life of and on the Susquehanna River in and around Wrightsville, Pennsylvania.

Water covers nearly 71% of the Earth’s surface and the human body is approximately 60% water. Water is essential for all known forms of life. It is one of the four classical elements and is widely regarded as the basic substance of the universe. It is a symbol of purification in literature and in most religions. Water is indeed the life’s blood of the Earth. It purifies and sustains. It is timeless and eternal and it connects all things in the cycle of life.

I have printed all of the images on canvas, stretched them on 3/4″ stretcher bars (back stapled) and finished them with hand crafted poplar “floater” frames. All of the frames are finished with a variety of water based Minwax stains and Minwax water based Polycrylic. The canvases have also been coated with a satin UV acrylic.

Susquehanna Simpatico will be exhibited from May 21 through June 12, 2011 at Jonal Gallery, 653 Locust Street, Columbia, PA 17512 (across from Mt. Bethel Cemetery between 6th and 7th Streets). The opening reception is from 5 PM to 9 PM on Saturday, May 21, 2011.

Gallery hours are 10 AM to 5 PM Saturdays, 12 PM to 5 PM Sundays and 5 PM to 9 PM for Columbia’s Fourth Friday events each month.

For a sneak preview, visit Jonal Gallery this Thursday evening, May 19 from 7 PM to 9 PM for “A Night at the Gallery” featuring Harrisburg poet Gene Hosey as he shares his stylistic poetry on the Main Gallery stage. $10.00 per person pre-paid admission is required. Jonal Gallery accepts Visa, Mastercard and Discover.

Contact Dale Weibley or John Novak at 717-681-9400 to reserve your seat or for more information.

I am looking forward to seeing you at Jonal Gallery!

Peace,

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The utterly distinctive look of Sunset Photo Metallic Paper comes from a combination of a subtle sheen infused in the base paper and a high-gloss reflective finish. Sunset Photo Metallic Paper will enable you to add new levels of dimensionality and depth to your fine art prints that stand out from the others.

Sunset Photo Metallic prints are only $14.00 per square foot! If you would like to see samples or to discuss other paper options for your fine art images, please Contact Us.

Vulcania Graphics & Fine Art LLC
300 Hellam Street, Wrightsville, PA 17368
717-252-1085
vgafa@comcast.net

Both Dan and I wish everyone a Happy Holiday’s!

Art Association of Harrisburg (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania)
http://www.artassocofhbg.com

Lancaster County Art Association (Lancaster, Pennsylvania)
http://www.lcaaonline.org

York Art Association (York, Pennsylvania)
http://www.yorkartassociation.org

YorkArts (York, Pennsylvania)
http://www.yorkarts.org

York County Camera Club (York, Pennsylvania)
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/yc-cameraclub/

New customers who are members in good standing will receive a 25% discount on their entire first invoice! This includes Fine Art printing, photography, scanning, color correction, file manipulation (sizing and print optimization), archive CDs/DVDs. Please see the About Us page for more information about our services.

Thereafter, members in good standing will receive a 15% discount on all Fine Art printing orders. Additional digital services (photography, scanning, color correction, file manipulation and archive CDs/DVDs) will be billed at our standard rates. *Discounts cannot be combined with other offers or promotions.

Please Contact Us if you have any questions or need more information!

Shawn and I are excited and pleased to announce the addition of Sunset Select Gloss Canvas to our line-up of Fine Art (Giclée) printing media/substrates and the addition of standard and pro gallery wrap services to finish your fine art canvas prints.

Standard Gallery Wraps are 1.25″ thick and are suitable for framing as well as hanging on their own. Pro Gallery Wraps (pictured above) are 1.75″ thick. Gallery Wraps by Vulcania Graphics & Fine Art include a clear UV acrylic coating prior to stretching and are finished with screw eyes and wire so they are ready to hang!

Standard Gallery Wraps are available up to 24″ on the longest side (or square) and Pro Gallery Wraps are available up to 40″ X 60″ (or 40″ square). Wrapped edges can be white, black or mirrored from your image for a continuous image look. For a true continuous image wrap, contact us to discuss digital file preparation and stretcher bar frame sizing.

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The traditional Hahnemühle paper mill has developed the worldwide first Fine Art inkjet paper made from bamboo fibers. The natural white paper with a warm tone combines spiritual photography with environmental considerations. “Bamboo 290” consists of fibers from highly renewable bamboo grass… a premium, soft Fine Art paper from ultra-pure bamboo fibers and pure spring water. This paper opens up a whole new artistic and spiritual dimension in Fine Art printing.

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I’m particularly impressed with the deep rich blacks this paper yields and I feel it is a great choice for hand-drawn fine art reproductions!

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Vulcania Graphics & Fine Art, LLC
300 Hellam Street
Wrightsville, PA 17368 USA
web: http://vgafa.com
email: vgafa@comcast.net
phone: (717) 252-1085

Mahalo and Aloha!

Why “Vulcania”? When we first began to experiment with having a virtual business in Second Life, our island region was already named “Vulcania”. It seemed appropriate as the island was tropical and included a volcano. We also felt connected to this land because of our personal interest in Hawaiian mythology, particularly the volcano goddess of creation, Pele. As we created and developed our virtual art gallery and studio we began to notice synchronicities happening with our real life business. Hence, our real life business was also being transformed.

Conducting business using two different names has been confusing for us as well as our customers. Realigning our business to include virtual endeavors will help to encompass the many different forms artists choose to display and market their artwork.

During the next couple of weeks you’ll notice a modified website and web address (domain name) as well as a new email address. We’ll forward the current web address to the new web address but you’ll eventually want to update any of your bookmarks to this site after the change has occurred. We’ll also post our new email address and send out an email notification to everyone.

Both Dan and I are very excited about the transition and we’re grateful to all those who have helped bring about Vulcania Graphics & Fine Art.

Mahalo!