How to Be Art Smart

by Heather Green

Who wouldn't love to own affordable fine art that looks identical to the originals made by local and world-renowned artists? Well, now you can. From Montague to Monet, The Southern Palette Gallery in downtown Cary offers a wide variety of local and national art reproductions at a fraction of the cost of original art through a process called giclée.

Producing artwork so close to the original that you would swear it was the real thing, giclée art replication, which is inkjet-based digital reprinting, has gained popularity with many artists who now offer their paintings through this process. With expert equipment to make exceptional reproductions and skilled technicians to oversee each painting, The Southern Palette Gallery makes it easy to start an art collection of your very own. These replicas can be customized according to the color scheme and size of your choice, and reproduction prices range, on average, from $100 to $300 each.

This unique art gallery stemmed from the need to have North Carolina artist Allen Montague's artwork in galleries and art stores. Work by other local artists, instructional DVDs, mini-kits to create your very own paintings and Allen Montague's personally designed paint palette are also available. Whether you are looking for a DaVinci for the den or a Picasso for the playroom, The Southern Palette Gallery can help give you a jump start on fine art.

For more information, visit The Southern Palette Gallery at 220 West Chatham Street in downtown Cary or call (919) 388-1173.

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