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- Jun 7, 2008 5:52 pm
- Forum: Framing, Caring For, & Displaying Your Asian Artwork
- Topic: framing scrolls
- Replies: 3
- Views: 18673
Thanks Gary. i actually like the look of scrolls but i do worry if they can withstand heat and humid weather conditions without the frame and glass. then again - i also notice that with my framed pictures can get mouldy after a few years. would you have any tips or personal experience to share? than...
- Jun 6, 2008 3:11 pm
- Forum: Framing, Caring For, & Displaying Your Asian Artwork
- Topic: framing scrolls
- Replies: 3
- Views: 18673
framing scrolls
hi Gary,
i am interested in a couple of your scrolls although i would prefer them if they were not mounted on scrolls but regular framing instead.
can this be done and will i have to pay more?
thanks
su
i am interested in a couple of your scrolls although i would prefer them if they were not mounted on scrolls but regular framing instead.
can this be done and will i have to pay more?
thanks
su
- May 30, 2008 3:02 pm
- Forum: Misc. Questions
- Topic: One of a kind?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 11177
One of a kind?
hi, (1) i'd like to know if the art pieces are "one of kind" as i noticed at the forum page that many "repeat" orders are made for a particular piece of work. do the artists make exact copies of their previous work? i was quite interested in the philosophy art pieces but discovered that many of your...
Asian art
I am a lover of Chinese art and have recently been searching for items to decorate my home in an classy Chinese theme which is hard to do because most items I have stumbled on look like they belong in a cheap restaurant, lol. I was so pleased to stumble on to your web site. You have some amazing pie...
- Apr 8, 2008 9:20 am
- Forum: Misc. Questions
- Topic: Placing an Order
- Replies: 1
- Views: 7491
Placing an Order
Hi Gary, Have looked at your website and don't think the answers to my questions are there. Many apologies if they are! I am thinking of purchasing Three Philosophy pictures for a particular place in my Chinese Brush Painting room. I have placed the following in my cart - 1 Go Fishing in the Mountai...
- Apr 6, 2008 3:16 pm
- Forum: Asian Calligraphy: Other
- Topic: What are Chinese Letters?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 13391
What are Chinese Letters?
When somebody talks to me about Chinese Letters I get confused. What is a Chinese Letter, and what is a Chinese character or symbol or whatever. And what is the difference between Chinese and Japanese?
Jake.
Jake.
- Apr 6, 2008 5:24 am
- Forum: Misc. Questions
- Topic: Potential Custom Project
- Replies: 3
- Views: 10801
Potential Custom Project
Hi Gary, I visited your website while looking for a calligrapher and wanted to find out if you do any custom projects. I am getting ready to test for my black sash in Kung Fu here in San Diego and wanted to give my instructor a symbolically special gift. One poem in particular has kept me going thro...
- Apr 4, 2008 7:01 pm
- Forum: Customer Praises
- Topic: Thank you
- Replies: 1
- Views: 12092
Thank you
Gary, The artwork I ordered arrived 2 days ago--amazingly quickly!! I absolutely love it. Thank you so much. I went to Michael's yesterday to get it framed. Another customer saw what I had and asked where I got it, so I gave her your web site address. The art is truly everything you said it would be...
- Mar 12, 2008 10:52 am
- Forum: Asian Calligraphy: Other
- Topic: Different calligraphy styles for different regions of China?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 10106
Different calligraphy styles for different regions of China?
I've found it very interesting going over all the tattoo images on your site. Also, your comments on the different scripts are very helpful. I've got it narrowed down to a few choices but would like to ask you a question, if you don't mind. Are there any particular styles/scripts specific to a geogr...
- Feb 2, 2008 11:39 am
- Forum: Asian Calligraphy: Other
- Topic: Wedding Guestbook Wall Scroll
- Replies: 1
- Views: 9798
Wedding Guestbook Wall Scroll
Hello, I was looking at your website for the asian custom scroll with "I love you". I have 2 questions. 1. Are you able to have our names and wedding date written on the scroll in english? 2. I would like to use this as my signing guestbook at my wedding. Can I have guests use some kind of marker (e...
- Dec 25, 2007 11:43 pm
- Forum: Asian Artwork Mounting & Wall Scroll Making
- Topic: Two-months for custom wall scroll mounting not realistic...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 12829
Are you getting out of the custom mounting altogether?
Are you getting out of the custom mounting altogether?
- Dec 13, 2007 10:31 am
- Forum: Framing, Caring For, & Displaying Your Asian Artwork
- Topic: Do I need to open my wall scrolls immediately?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 15006
Do I need to open my wall scrolls immediately?
Gary, I received the package yesterday, which is awesome that I got it so soon. I opened the box but didn't take the scroll out of its bubble wrap, so it's still taped up. My concern is with humidity and all that stuff. Would it be safe to leave it wrapped up like it is in its box for another week? ...
- Nov 21, 2007 4:59 am
- Forum: Asian Calligraphy: Other
- Topic: Question About Traditional Japanese
- Replies: 1
- Views: 11407
Question About Traditional Japanese
Hi, I would like to customize the writing on a wall scroll using traditional japanese script. I saw some examples of script in the customize section but was unsure which script style would be considered traditional japanese. Also is it possible to add a touch of artwork to a caligraphy scroll or to ...
- Nov 21, 2007 3:51 am
- Forum: Artwork Inventory Inquiries & Custom Requests
- Topic: Birds and Lotus blossoms
- Replies: 3
- Views: 13443
Birds and Lotus blossoms
I am interested in a 3-part screen or tryptic of art similar to the birds and lotus blossoms. Finished size could be up to 65"-72" wide, and 30"-36" high. What might you have available?
Thank you. J. McGrath
Thank you. J. McGrath
- Nov 21, 2007 3:36 am
- Forum: Please Add My Special Phrase or Title for a Custom Wall Scroll
- Topic: Custom Calligraphy
- Replies: 3
- Views: 12313
Custom Calligraphy
I'd like to purchase a wall scroll or picture in Japanese calligraphy, but I'd like to use my own quote:
Pursue Your Dreams...Discover Yourself
Is this something you can do? Thanks
Pursue Your Dreams...Discover Yourself
Is this something you can do? Thanks
- Nov 21, 2007 3:00 am
- Forum: Please Add My Special Phrase or Title for a Custom Wall Scroll
- Topic: Name in Japanese
- Replies: 1
- Views: 9397
Name in Japanese
Hello, I would like to order the scroll with my brother's name, Gregory. But I would like it to be translated in Japanese. I believe the website order was showing the translation in Chinese. Can you please tell me if I can order with a Japanese translation? Thank you so much for your help! Jill Hill...
- Nov 21, 2007 2:59 am
- Forum: Please Add My Special Phrase or Title for a Custom Wall Scroll
- Topic: Simple Quality
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8851
Simple Quality
I am interested in placing an order and wonder if you can create a customized scroll with the chinese characters meaning "simple quality"? Please advise of cost and time frame. Thank you - Julie
- Nov 5, 2007 2:13 pm
- Forum: Asian Artwork Mounting & Wall Scroll Making
- Topic: Searching for silk brocade
- Replies: 1
- Views: 10737
Searching for silk brocade
I am an arts conservator with the constant problem of finding a silk brocade supplier. We restore Japanese and Chinese screens, scrolls, and much more. It is a problem when the silk needs to be replaces with new brocade to match existing brocade. Any leads you have on suppliers would greatly be appr...
- Nov 5, 2007 9:31 am
- Forum: Asian Calligraphy: Other
- Topic: Shaolin Temple Scrolls
- Replies: 1
- Views: 9534
Shaolin Temple Scrolls
I am interested in finding out if it is possible to get copies or replica's of shoilin temple scrolls or something or the like.
- Nov 5, 2007 9:16 am
- Forum: Asian Calligraphy: Other
- Topic: Japanese Kanji Scroll
- Replies: 3
- Views: 14327
Hi Gary: Thank you for your quick answer. My husband and I have been looking all over for a scroll that has the Kanji characters on it, in a scroll form. Can the scroll be made to custom fit a niche? The niche is approx. 54"x36" but I would have to verify the exact measurements. We would like to hav...
- Nov 5, 2007 9:13 am
- Forum: Asian Calligraphy: Other
- Topic: Japanese Kanji Scroll
- Replies: 3
- Views: 14327
Japanese Kanji Scroll
My husband and I have a niche in our home that would be a perfect place for a Japanese Scroll in Kanji (I am 1/2 Japanese).
Could we order a custom Kanji scroll with some art deco such as bamboo?
Thank you!
Terri Acedilla
Could we order a custom Kanji scroll with some art deco such as bamboo?
Thank you!
Terri Acedilla
- Nov 5, 2007 9:07 am
- Forum: Can't Find The Word I Want for My Custom Calligraphy Wall Scroll
- Topic: LOOKING FOR THE ORIENTAL SYMBOL OF "VALLEY"
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8688
LOOKING FOR THE ORIENTAL SYMBOL OF "VALLEY"
LOOKING FOR THE ORIENTAL SYMBOL OF "VALLEY" THE OPPOSITE OF HILL OR MOUNTAIN. THANK-YOU
- Nov 5, 2007 9:04 am
- Forum: Artwork Inventory Inquiries & Custom Requests
- Topic: QUESTION
- Replies: 1
- Views: 9198
QUESTION
I HAVE A GREAT INTEREST IN YOUR SOLD LARGE KOI YIN-YANG "PICTURE". IS THERE ANOTHER ONE AVAILABLE?
JWL
JWL
- Nov 5, 2007 8:59 am
- Forum: Chinese Character & Japanese Kanji Tattoo Questions & Advice
- Topic: Tattoo design
- Replies: 1
- Views: 9098
Tattoo design
I am in the process of designing a tattoo of chinese symbols. I have a good idea of what I want but I want it written in traditional chinese calligraphy. I am in San Francisco and was hoping I could find someone in China town to do this for me. Where are you located or how can we go about this? Kevi...
- Nov 5, 2007 8:52 am
- Forum: Delivery Timeframes & Shipping Info
- Topic: Question About Waiting Time
- Replies: 1
- Views: 13359
Question About Waiting Time
Hello Sir, I have been looking into ordering a Dao De Jing / Tao Te Ching Chapter 33 calligraphy wall scroll from you. I live in the UK and wondered if you could tell me how much shipping would be and how long the wait would be as you are very busy at the present time. I hope to hear from you soon. ...