Reproduce your art - Scans of original art, canvas/paper prints, custom framing, books, restoration
Old or new paintings, prints and photos of any size reproduced in my studio or other location. Prints up to 44" wide, by any length on archival canvas or fine art paper. Digital retouching of damaged work. Art book creation and publishing. Photography for art school, show and grant applications. Photography of jewelry, crafts, commercial subjects, food, people.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
I have photographed thousands of works, for more than 500 artists, individuals, colleges, museums, churches and corporations, over the past 35 years.
What is your primary product or service?
Scans and photography of 2D and 3D art, archival prints on stretched canvas and art papers, custom framing, digital restoration, design and publication of art books and catalogs, family histories.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I started out as a fine art photographer, and have always enjoyed helping my artist friends by photographing their art for art school applications, grants and portfolios. After college and photography school, I worked as a freelance photography assistant for dozens of Boston commercial photographers. Freelance work gave me time to build my own client base till it was possible to start my own studio. I use the highly technical skills required for complex commercial shoots when photographing art. I've always printed my own work, so printing and framing was a natural fit.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
I have photographed art for my entire career, and I know how passionate artists are about their work. I know that anything I deliver has to meet their high standards. I feel I know those standards well after all these years, and I am passionate about meeting and exceeding their expectations. My focus on excellence my entire career may be one of the reasons I get frequent referrals from my clients and the Boston MFA.
My reproductions of original art often have a must-touch realism. This is possible due to the enormous capture files I create using special techniques, and custom lighting which highlights surface details. All clients are also asked to review and approve color proofs before final print are made.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
I currently have one location with two studios and a gallery.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Artopia Giclee, 99 Washington Street, Suite 205, Melrose, Massachusetts, 02176
PH.781.665.1122. info@artopiagiclee.com
Directions can be found on my website http:/www.artopiagiclee.com.
Helpful note: My studio is located at 99 Washington Street. This is a block long, two story building. The only way to get up to the second floor is via a door and stairway on the right side of the building. There is no access to the front of the building from the front. The right side of the building has plenty of free parking. My old business name Artopia Art Imaging is on the sign. Take the stair to the second floor. My studio is the third door on the right.
Here are directions from Boston
Studio is located at 99 Washington Street, 2nd floor, Suite 205, Melrose, MA. 781-665-1122.
1)Take Route 93 North towards Somerville and Medford.
2) Get off at exit 33 - Rt 28 Fellsway West - at top of ramp stay to your right, don't go back onto highway!
3) Follow Fellsway for 1/8 mile or so (runs parallel to Rte 93 N) till you come to a blinking light Turn right here onto Elm Street.
4) Follow Elm Street up a long hill till you get to a rotary with a Mobil Station.
5. Enter rotary, pass one street, and exit left onto the tree-lined, divided-lane parkway (Woodland Road in the Middlesex Fells). This is basically a left hand turn from where you entered the rotary. You'll see a skating rink and parking lot on your left after exit the rotary.
5) Follow Woodland road about a mile. You'll see a fairly large lake on your left and then a medical complex on your right. Take the second right turn after this complex onto Pond Street.
6. Follow Pond Street down the hill to a stoplight. Pond Street becomes West Wyoming Avenue at this point. Continue straight ahead on West Wyoming Avenue for about a mile till you come to a little business district and then railroad tracks. Don't go over the railroad tracks! Take the right turn immediately before the tracks onto Pleasant Street.
7. Drive down Pleasant Street approximately 6/10's of a mile till you see a long, two-story brick building just past the new Alta Stone apartment complex. If you are facing this building, the Marty's Furniture Company is on your left, and my studio and other businesses are located on the right. The entrance to the right end of the building is on the right end. I'm on the second floor, three doors down on the right.
What type of payments do you accept?
Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, cash, checks.
Which areas do you service?
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, New York. Located just north of Boston inside Rte 128.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Steve Gyurina
What are your hours of operation?
9 to 5 by appointment only.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That I'm a perfectionist who doesn't stop working on a project till it is just right.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Hindu saying: "If God wants to create a great human being, he tries them in every way possible till they come out triumphant."
"90 percent of success is just showing up" - Woody Allen
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