Art Ink Print

12/02/2024

"Good artists copy; great artists steal." This notion captures a profound truth: creation is never ex nihilo. We craft by translating and reshaping what we've already seen, felt, and understood. Can we truly envision something that has no precedent, no shadow in our collective experience? Did gravity not exist before we recognized its pull, or was it always there, unseen yet unyielding?

Our reality is a tapestry woven from exposure, shared knowledge, and learned behavior. Every stroke of creation, every spark of insight, is a synthesis—a convergence of what has come before. To create is not to invent from nothing but to see the world anew, to connect disparate fragments into something resonant, something timeless.

11/28/2024

This Canada Post strike is hitting artists hard. Contact your local MLA, CBC or your local newspaper and let them know how this hurts your small business.

11/27/2024

🎨📦 Attention Artists! We've Got You Covered Despite the Canada Post Strike 📦🎨

We know this is the busiest and most critical time of the year for you, and the ongoing Canada Post strike has made things incredibly stressful for small businesses and creatives alike. It’s disheartening to see how the inconsiderate loss of these essential services is deeply impacting our community.

But don’t worry—we’ve found reliable alternative shipping solutions to ensure your work reaches you safely and on time! 💌 Your art and creativity deserve to shine, especially during the holiday season.

✨ What You Need to Know:

1. Our new shipping options are fast and secure.
2. We're here to help you navigate this disruption and keep your income flowing.
3. Don’t let the strike dim your creative spark—let us handle the logistics so you can focus on your art.

If you have any questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out. Together, we’ll get through this challenging time. 💪

💖 Thank you for trusting us with your art. We’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.

10/31/2024

🎨 Artists! The Holiday Season is Coming – Let’s Get Your Prints Ready! 🎨

The holiday rush is just around the corner, and at Art Ink Print in Victoria, BC, we’re here to make sure your artwork shines. Whether you’re preparing for holiday markets, fulfilling online orders, or planning a winter exhibition, now’s the time to bring your vision to life with precision and expertise.

10/31/2024

Live in Alberta? We have a great option for getting your paintings captured in Calgary. If you are looking for high end digitizing of your work, check out Dan's new service. Two thumbs up! Read on for more info...

I’m reaching out with a recommendation for Daniel Quinton, who worked with us for 8 years, photographing artwork and helping manage our print shop. He relocated to Calgary last year, and has recently opened his own business, Creative Focus Imaging. Based on the same methods he honed with us, Daniel offers art photography services that capture your work with precision, color accuracy, and detail.

What makes Creative Focus Imaging truly unique is Daniel’s additional focus on hypnotherapy and mindset coaching tailored for creative individuals, helping artists unlock new levels of confidence, clarity, and inspiration. Daniel is currently accepting new clients, whether in person or via mail-in options for art reproduction.

If you’re interested in his services, you can reach him at [email protected]

08/26/2024

"Hey artists! We know you work on a different timeline, but your calendars don’t! Before you find yourself frantically painting snowflakes in September or squeezing Easter eggs between Halloween pumpkins, remember: time waits for no one, especially when it comes to printing! Let's make sure your masterpieces actually makes it to the wall before the year ends!"

08/28/2023

The poor office plant missed getting watered on Friday. After a big drink this morning she's a much happier camper at 4:30. May we all be so resilient!

08/22/2023

Congratulations to Claire Victoria Art + Illustration on the launch of her first Canadian coin to go into general circulation (her designs have appeared previously on collectible Canadian Mint silver coins). We're looking forward to finding one in our change soon!

Holy smokes… it’s so strange to see one’s own illustration on a new shiny Canadian Loonie. Thanks to the Royal Canadian Mint engravers for doing such a great job… the coloured Hawker Hurricane looks so cool. I just LOVE how they turned out!

08/17/2023

Is anyone else thinking of Christmas during these dog days of summer? Christmas printing has begun!! We know, we know - we don't want summer to end either, but we do know that the early bird gets the holiday season sales.....

08/15/2023

It's always a pleasure to have Kimberly Thompson Art in the house, pictured here wrapping up her original after we captured it. Her dog Eddie, desperately trying to help.....