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Are you trying to find a perfect gift for a budding artist? Then you simply can’t go wrong with something that will help him something that will allow preservation through mounting of created artwork. Even if the artist uses digital media to create artwork, preserving hard copies of created art will make those last really long. Speaking on that line, here are a couple ideas that you can consider when trying top buy a gift for such individuals:

Custom cut mats – These work great if the artist has a habit of creating artwork on canvas, or getting hard copies of digital art printed on paper. A custom cut mat board will help the artist mount artwork on a strong, flat surface, thereby preserving it for long term storage. Not just that, a few custom cut mat boards in unique shapes can add a lot of value to the interior decor of the artist’s studio. So, on the next birthday of the artist, consider gifting him custom cut mat board to help preserve and display created artwork.

Custom picture frames – If the artist usually creates portraits, then custom picture frames will help preserve the best artworks created by him. Find out what size portraits he usually paints. That will help you get a clear idea of how large the picture frames need to be. Otherwise, if the artist creates pictures of variable sizes, ask him discreetly about the size he prefers his portraits to be. Then you can place an order and get some custom size frames built for his new portraits. If the frames have engravings or designs on those, then it is even better. He will be able to mount his portraits on those and use those to improve the decor of his studio.

Custom cut mat boards, custom picture frames and custom size frames are among the best gifts for budding artists. Not only will these acts as enhancements to the decor of a studio, but may also serve as inspirations for the artist, urging him to create something to fill the empty frames and boards.

If you are looking for high quality custom mat boards and custom picture frames, be sure to check out online stores first. You will come across great deals that you may not be able to find otherwise.

By: Alice Shown

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Times have sure changed in the Christian music scene. With new artists like Brandon Heath, Rush of Fools, and Lincoln Brewster topping the Christian Adult Contemporary charts recently, it may be easy to forget artists like 2nd Chapter of Acts, White Heart, and Leslie Phillips. In an effort to keep the past alive, here is an objective look back at the Christian music artists of the 1980’s.

Using CCM magazine’s Adult Contemporary Airplay charts, data was collected for every song charted by every artist during the decade. The following formula was used:

1. Points were earned for each song’s peak position (#1 = 40 points, #2 = 39 etc.).

2. One point was awarded for each week a song was on the chart.

3. Finally, one point was given for each week a song was at #1.

To get the artist rankings, the total points that each song earned were added together.

Of the 254 artists whose songs made the charts in the 1980’s, Amy Grant came out on top. Fueled by 21 top tens (5 of which went to #1), Grant ended the decade with 1488 points. The Imperials charted 25 songs during the 80’s and finished in second place. Sandi Patty’s five #1 songs helped position her in third. Twila Paris reached the top spot 6 times during the decade, placing her fourth. To the surprise of some, Wayne Watson came in fifth place. Michael Card edged out Michael W. Smith by a point for the #6 spot. Dallas Holm came in eighth. Steve Camp, whose song “He Covers Me” was the top song of 1987, finished the decade in ninth. Petra, with their five #1’s, rounded out the top ten.

Go to http://www.topchristianhits.org to view the top 100 artists of the 1980’s and the top songs of each year.

By: Nate Ohman

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