melissel Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 There were a couple of great suggestions in this thread, but it looks like one doesn't make them anymore, and the other, while a great concept, is smaller than I'd like the pictures to be. I'd love to have 8x10 sized prints, if possible. Does anyone happen to know where I could buy something like this? I did some Googling but couldn't come up with anything. TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three4me Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Subbing... I was on Costco's photo website the other day and they have many famous prints that you can order directly from them in whatever size you choose. And they're pretty inexpensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeves Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 you can also try this website: http://www.artrenewal.org/ we've gotten prints from there before and they are really nice quality. This is also where I have copied from the site to Word to make up my own artist study pages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_in_Switzerland Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 The Costco idea is genius. Thank you so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caitlinsmom Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Subbing... I was on Costco's photo website the other day and they have many famous prints that you can order directly from them in whatever size you choose. And they're pretty inexpensive. Perfect! They have the artisits I had planned for next year. Thanks for mentioning this. I would never have looked at Costco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydusk Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 There were a couple of great suggestions in this thread, but it looks like one doesn't make them anymore, and the other, while a great concept, is smaller than I'd like the pictures to be. I'd love to have 8x10 sized prints, if possible. Does anyone happen to know where I could buy something like this? I did some Googling but couldn't come up with anything. TIA! Have you seen the Simply Charlotte Mason Picture Study Portfolios? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BinahYeteirah Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 One suggestion I have heard before is to buy art calendars. You can often find calendars devoted to particular artists and subjects, and they're a great deal after the start of the year when you can often find them deeply discounted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendag Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 I never even thought to look at Costco! I need to keep that in mind when we start picture study! Thanks so much! Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendag Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 The ones from Simply Charlotte Mason are nice too! I'm always for supporting small businesses if I can. Costco gets plenty of our money already! :001_smile: Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classical Katharine Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Try these: I Googled "Van Gogh" in order to find again these sites which I'd stumbled across before. http://art.com http://allposters.com http://icanvasart.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 There were a couple of great suggestions in this thread, but it looks like one doesn't make them anymore, and the other, while a great concept, is smaller than I'd like the pictures to be. I'd love to have 8x10 sized prints, if possible. Does anyone happen to know where I could buy something like this? I did some Googling but couldn't come up with anything. TIA! Our library allows us to check out high quality reproductions of famous artworks. This works great for us, due to limited space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Have you seen the Simply Charlotte Mason Picture Study Portfolios? These are nice! Wish they had more artists! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 OK, that Costco site is a huge win--I didn't even know they did photos and prints! That is pretty much exactly what I need, just the right balance between quality and economy :D I have also seen the SCM portfolios, and really, they're exactly what I'm looking for, but like ScoutTN, I wish they offered a wider selection of artists. I will probably buy one or two from them, but I'm looking for a broader representation of eras and styles. The Costco option will get me part of the way there, and then I can maybe frame them afterward to use around the house too. Thank you all so much! I'm well on my way to planning our artist study for the coming year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydusk Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 These are nice! Wish they had more artists! I bought the Rembrandt one and it's great. They started them last summer with four or so and have produced four more. I hope they keep going and prepare some better-known artists as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I got to the used bookstores and look for older editions of coffee table books of art. That is what I use for art history/appreciation because P-cards are too darned small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anna~ Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 To order prints from the Costco website, do you have to be a Costco member? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three4me Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 To order prints from the Costco website, do you have to be a Costco member? Yes, I think you do. But if you don't have a membership then maybe a friend can order for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 To order prints from the Costco website, do you have to be a Costco member? I don't know, because I am a member, so I just put my number in when I registered and they asked for it. I looked on the site but didn't see anything. There's an option for mailing the prints to you, so maybe? I know BJ's allows you to order from their site if you're not a member--you just pay a surcharge. The best thing to do would probably be to email them and ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 I got to the used bookstores and look for older editions of coffee table books of art. That is what I use for art history/appreciation because P-cards are too darned small. You know, as I was cleaning out the bookshelf yesterday, I came across a big one on the Impressionists that I'd forgotten I'd bought at a yard sale in the spring. I also found one on European paintings I'd bought at the Metropolitan as well. If I can just pick up one or two more from different genres/eras, I should be well set. Thanks for the idea about the used bookstores! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I got to the used bookstores and look for older editions of coffee table books of art. That is what I use for art history/appreciation because P-cards are too darned small. This is what I do and I have been able to pick up all sorts of wonderful books and museum catalogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monalisa Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Have you seen the Simply Charlotte Mason Picture Study Portfolios? I highly recommend these! I bought two of them at the Midwest Homeschool Convention (Turner and Constable), and they are really nice and priced very well for what you are getting (several high quality 8x10 reproductions and a paperback book with a short biography of the artist). My dd9 has really liked them, and asked to have the pieces in her room in a frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyerin Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I'm not sure it counts as "high quality" but I have gotten calendars of the artist we wanted to study and cut them apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Crystal Art Resources also sells prints: http://www.crystalproductions.com/cpnew/Items.aspx?code=PP&key=cat. They have neat stuff in general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking-Iris Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I second http://www.art.com and http://www.allposters.com. We've bought from allposters before and I've used art.com to find an online picture to show the kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoVanGogh Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Our library allows us to check out high quality reproductions of famous artworks. This works great for us, due to limited space. Some art museums have a lending library for teachers, including homeschool teachers. I have not used this resource yet, but have been able to tour the lending library at a local art museum and it is drool-worthy! (Search out art museums that have a heavy focus on education, as they are more likely to have a lending library.) Also, if your local art museum offers homeschool days, be sure to check them out. We attend homeschool programs at two different museums and they always load us up with goodies. Yes, generally it is older books, prints and such that have not sold in the gift shop... But it is has always been awesome stuff. And... Like others have mentioned: Be sure to look for coffee table art books at used books stores and the local library's used book sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 Our library definitely doesn't have anything to lend, unfortunately. We have a local museum, but I don't think they have anything either. We take art classes there, so I'll be sure to ask. To order prints from the Costco website, do you have to be a Costco member? I asked tonight when we picked up the our test print (a Degas ballet class), and they said yes, you do have to be a member :( I highly recommend Costco in general though, so it might be worth the membership anyway. For anyone who was wondering, the print (photo? not sure what to call it!) is lovely, very crisp, with very true colors, and nicely done. DD6 is eager to have it framed in her room already, and DD9 surprised me by naming the artist right away :hurray: The online process is very simple. The only hitch is that they don't scale the image of the painting to fit the size you choose--you have to choose a size and then play with the orientation/cropping to get as much of your painting in there as possible. You may have to opt for a different set of dimensions than you originally wanted (and possibly a different price), depending on the dimensions of the painting you want. I lost a smidge at the top and bottom of my picture but no detail, so it won't affect it for study purposes. It was $2.99 for a 12 x 12 print. I could have gotten an 8 x 8 for $1.49 and still fit as much of the painting in it. Thanks again for all the input, everyone! You really helped me think through what my plan will be for the coming year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I'm not sure it counts as "high quality" but I have gotten calendars of the artist we wanted to study and cut them apart. That's what I do. http://www.calendars.com often has the previous year deeply discounted. Last year I bought several Impressionist calendars for 99 cents to $5.00. Amazon also clearances their old calendars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Some art museums have a lending library for teachers, including homeschool teachers. I have not used this resource yet, but have been able to tour the lending library at a local art museum and it is drool-worthy! (Search out art museums that have a heavy focus on education, as they are more likely to have a lending library.) Also, if your local art museum offers homeschool days, be sure to check them out. We attend homeschool programs at two different museums and they always load us up with goodies. Yes, generally it is older books, prints and such that have not sold in the gift shop... But it is has always been awesome stuff. And... Like others have mentioned: Be sure to look for coffee table art books at used books stores and the local library's used book sales. The National Gallery of Art lends their items as well; you just pay return shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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