VIDEO INTERVIEW by TAIKO.FI
Here are my interviews in English & Finnish by TAIKO - a Finnish online gallery which sells only original art.
They just expanded their delivery to all European countries.
However, if you live outside of Europe, please contact me vesa.loikas@gmail.com(or SKYPE, GOOGLE HANGOUTS also possible if you prefer to talk to me in person) and I'll arrange it for you.
ENGLISH VIDEO:
FINNISH VIDEO:
I personally know the people behind TAIKO: Pia & Patrik - and they are delivering a great product for Finnish artists. Below is their story in short (text from their WEBSITE Taiko.fi )
What is Taiko
Taiko is an art webshop for original Finnish art. It is the natural meeting place for the professional artist and buyers in all of Finland. Taiko offers a wide variety of paintings, prints, photo art and sculptures in different price categories. You may filter your searches through a versatile search function, for instance by price, size, theme and technique. Through Taiko's unique picture service Taiko Test you can visualize how an artwork fits in your own home or office before buying the object.
Taiko serves in three languages: English, Finnish and Swedish. ...
Taiko does not sell so called print art, only authentic artworks. This means, that a painting or sculpture bought on Taiko is unique. Even if graphic prints and photo art may be produced in series, they are unique in the sense every artwork is signed and numbered.
Taiko only offers art by professional artists. To guarantee the quality of the selection, every Taiko artist has been approved based on certain criteria.
Taiko may, thanks to its concept, offer a limitless amount of artwork. All artworks are stored by the artists, which means that Taiko does not have any storing limitations.
My passion for printing my own photographs started in the 1990s, a pivotal time in the evolution of printmaking, when the first color inkjet printers became available. However, during those early years, there was a significant drawback: the inks didn’t last and faded in just a few years. This all changed dramatically with the introduction of carbon-based pigment inks. These inks offered longevity that was previously unattainable.
Now, the long-lasting prints I produce can endure more than a lifetime, showcasing colors that are not only lifelike but also reflective of my artistic vision. Through my journey in printmaking evolution, I have created numerous fine art prints, each telling its own unique story.