Photo Blog- "Find your Latitude..."

Lately we are hearing the same thing from gallery customers. "We just finished remodeling, its all shades of gray and white and it's... nice... but we need some color!" Is your monochromatic space feeling a little bland? It's a common problem. People see the rooms that are on trend right now and think: "That's what I need! I need to feel relaxed and less stressed. That will do it!" But there is looking at a room and living in a room. Once the reality on living in a monochromatic space sets in, it may not be the sweet spot you...

We often get asked how to properly light our artwork. When artwork is lit well, it becomes the focal point of the room and can look lit from within. There are many ways to light art, this is the method we prefer. Distance from art: Based on your ceiling height and artwork hanging height, angle the light down at a 30° angle to reduce glare. Spread of light: Cross directional lights mean wider spread of light, less hot spots, more even coverage. Once you have determined the distance from the art to install your lights, you need to determine how...

In the design world, often bigger is better. Personally, I have always had a house that was full and my passion was organizing everything so that it stayed in it's place. So when the KonMari method kept popping up in conversation and online, I shuddered. For some of us, minimalism is uncomfortable. But after reading the book, "The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up", and implementing her practice, I am indeed a convert. It isn't about minimalism after all. 27"x40" "Blue Sky Palms" Wrapped Canvas Print Marie Kondo believes that if we simply sort through our belongings and only hold...

30"x60" "Seaside Sunset" Wrapped Canvas, in a living room. Seaside photography can quickly transform your space into a peaceful escape, no matter how far from the shore you are! "Good Life" by Stephanie Hogue Beaches, marine life, and wave photography are some of our very favorite subjects and we have many to choose from to suit any taste. 40"x60" "Strie Seas" Wrapped Canvas, over a King size bed. "Delicate Grasses" by Stephanie Hogue Ranging from abstract waves, to shores that feel like you could stick your toes in the sand, to palm trees swaying in the sunset skies, we have...

40"x60" "Foamy Flute" Artisan Wood with Horizontal Slats As art consultants, we are often asked what is possible in our gallery. Each week we will highlight a FAQ on our blog to help you get the most out of your art shopping experience. Q: How do you get the images on wood? A: We have a local wood artist carve and shape the foundation. The edges and surface are prepped and the image is printed with a specially formulated ink, directly onto the finished wood foundation. Yes, it is a big printer! 30"x72" "La Playa Pier" Artisan Wood with Vertical...

The Latitudes family is thrilled to announce the introduction of our newest medium, metal. It is visually comparable to acrylic, is long lasting under various conditions, durable, and looks great with water and wave shots. Koloa Landing, a beautiful resort and spa located in Poipu, Kauai chose to enhance the walls of their high end resort with local photographic art from Steve and Stephanie. Steve Munch and Stephanie Hogue, owners of Latitudes Fine Art Gallery, have a secondary gallery located in the Kukui'ula Village. Let our images take you on a journey throughout time and space. Across the ocean and...