FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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Choosing a work of art is a very personal matter. It is naturally easier to choose a painting for your own space and needs than as a gift. If you know the recipient, their interior design, and their favorite colors, a carefully selected gift is sure to delight them. If, on the other hand, you are unsure of the recipient's preferences and colors, you can resort to a gift card and let the recipient choose their own painting. See Gift card.
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Consider where the artwork will be placed: at home, at the cottage, at work, in a public space, in the living room, bedroom, kitchen, etc.
What is the existing interior design of the space like? This will determine what type of a picture is suitable for the space. Of course, the interior design can also be planned based on the artwork, specifically to match the style and colors of the image.
What colors exist in that room? Any color will go with white walls, but what other colors are present in the room? The colors in the picture could echo those colors.
For single-color walls, you can choose colors that match the wall color or colors that clearly stand out from it, such as complementary colors, depending on the atmosphere you want to create.
Walls covered with colorful wallpaper usually work well with images that at least partially match the color of the wallpaper or are black and white.
Cool colors can bring a pleasant coolness to a hot kitchen, and warm colors can bring a pleasant warmth to a bedroom. Of course, the opposite is also true if you want to emphasize the warmth of your kitchen or like to sleep in a cooler room.
Which product is suitable for damp areas?
For example, Silisec® panels are best suited for kitchens, bathrooms, or unheated summer cottages. Silisec® print, as it is easy to clean grease stains from it and it is more resistant to moisture. The impressive Silisec® is naturally also suitable for other rooms too.What would suit a classic interior?
An oak veneer coated aluminum frame would look great in an old log cabin, for example. This so called Aluwood-framed picture (also available in black) would go well with classic interior design. You can always buy just the print and frame it in a decorative frame and museum-quality glass. On the other hand, a glossy Silicec® would bring an exciting contrast to the space.
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Choosing the subject for your painting is the fun part! For those inspired by nature, Taskurapu Shop offers a range of options from landscapes to plants and animals. For those who appreciate personality and boldness, there are also several other themes available, from rusty ship wrecks to weathered concrete. Explore the selection and find the right piece to create the atmosphere you desire!
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Warm colors are colors that lean toward yellow, orange, and red, while blue and green colors are cool. For example, purple can be warm or cool depending on whether it has more red or blue in it. Primary colors, such as red, can also be warm or cool depending on the degree of blue in them.
Different colors affect us in different ways. A little more about that Rays of Color set/series of images .
Below is a simple color wheel that illustrates the properties of colors. More on that below the color wheel.
In the center of the wheel: Pastel hues
On the righ side of the wheel: Cold colors
On the ourhermost ring: Muted shades
On the left: Warm colors
Need help choosing an image?
Choosing an image is a matter of preferences and desires. Would you like a large print for your living room or a set of small prints that can withstand steam and grease for your kitchen? Think about the kind of atmosphere you are looking for. What makes you feel happy and good? Do you need a boost, or would it be better to calm down? Do you feel energized by nature's color palette or rougher subjects? What kind of picture would bring unique energy and personality to your interior design? Harmony and contrast are the factors to consider.
With these points in mind, you can start choosing the right, individual image theme for your own space. Below are some more tips to help you make your decision. Find your dream picture!
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To put it simply: harmonious combinations are adjacent colors and different shades of the same color. Contrasting combinations, on the other hand, are combinations of complementary colors and different shades of different colors. Combining very different colors and shades requires a keen eye. Black and pure white go well with all colors.
The primary colors of color pigments are red, yellow, and blue. They cannot be mixed from other colors, but mixing two of them produces intermediate colors: orange, green, and purple.
If these colors are placed in a circle (like above) so that the main color and the intermediate color formed from them are in adjacent segments, the order is: red, purple, blue, green, yellow, and orange. The opposite segments of the circle then contain the complementary color of each color. The complementary color of red is green, the complementary color of orange is blue, and the complementary color of yellow is violet.
When white is mixed with a color, pastel shades are created. Mixing black or its complementary color creates muted shades, such as different shades of brown. The closer the colors and shades are to each other, the more peaceful and subtle the combination will be, and the more different the colors are, the more striking the combination will be. Many different combinations can work well. Try combining different colors using color swatches cut from magazines, advertising mail, etc. This will help you create your own favorite color palette, which will make it easier to decorate your home and choose pictures.
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Click on the image you would like to have printed for you. This will open the product page. Then click on the menu to select the type of print you want. All images can be ordered as long-lasting museum-quality paper prints, which you can frame yourself or have framed in existing frames or frames you select from a frame shop. Prints are mailed in a sturdy cardboard tube.
All images can also be ordered as ready-to-hang prints. The options are a oak or black wood veneer-covered aluminum frame without glass, or a strong, protective Silisec® acrylic glass print without frames. The Silisec® panel has hanging strips on the back that make the picture "float" a couple of centimeters away from the wall.
On the product pages, you will notice that some images can also be ordered with a white border resembling a passe-partout. The border features stylish text, such as the location and time of the photograph or the animal or plant species.
Next, select the size. The size options are: 20x30 cm, 40x60 cm, 60x90 cm, and 80x120 cm, either horizontal or vertical depending on the image. If you would like a different size, please contact us through the Contact us page. Special sizes are agreed upon and their prices are calculated separately.
You can order multiple products at once. For more information about product options, see the Information about the prints section at the bottom of the website. You can also access this section by clicking on the following link at the top of the website: About the products .
The products are delivered worldwide.
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The images for the Taskurapu Shop are printed and framed by hand in Dialab, Helsinki, Finland. The prints are long-lasting, as they are printed with museum-quality pigments on sturdy Hahnemühle FineArt Natural Line Hemp paper.
Archival-quality, acid-free Natural Line Hemp paper conserves natural resources and is smooth and neutral white.
The top quality of the prints has been proven during more than 30 years of cooperation. Like Taskurapu Shop, Dialab also focuses on Finnish know-how and quality.
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Aluwood-framed prints can, in fact, also be ordered with either regular glass or museum-quality glass, which protects the image better than regular glass. Museum-quality glass does not produce as many distracting reflections as regular glass.
However, glass is a challenging material to transport. It is packed in sturdy packaging and transported with extra care. You can order prints protected with regular or museum-quality glass by contacting us through Contact us page.
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Order a Gift card by selecting the appropriate amount from the Value menu on the gift card product page. The amounts correspond to the prices of the products in the store, and the gift card can be used as a means of payment in Taskurapu Shop. The gift card will be delivered by email. It can be given to the recipient by email or as a printout, for example inside a folded card or an envelope.
The products are delivered worldwide, but the delivery fee is payable by the customer, as the size and weight of the selected product cannot be known in advance. Alternatively, the print can be picked up in Helsinki, Finland without a delivery fee.
The Gift card is valid for six months.
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The product comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist. Certificate of Authenticity.
The Certificate of Authenticity states that the image is the work of Elina Nuortie. It also states the name of the work, the material used for the print, its size, and the date of printing.
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Copyright © protects all photographs sold in the Taskurapu Shop as well as physical products purchased from the shop. They can be hung on the wall and resold. However, they may not be scanned, copied, published, or reproduced in any way without prior written permission.
The use of images in printed materials or marketing by responsible companies and brands that value nature must always be agreed upon in writing by contacting throug Contact us page.
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If the product is damaged or lost during transport, it will be replaced based on the information received. In this case, please send an email immediately through Contact us page.
Taskurapu Shop´s products are always handmade and made to order, so they cannot be returned or exchanged without a very compelling reason, which will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.