The sky's the limit. Digital imaging technology has revolutionized the way we communicate. Not since the invention the Gutenburg printing press has such a wholesale change occurred and with such a profound effect.

When it comes to digitizing images, the very act itself reveals an incredible range of possibilities to change, enhance, repair and improve upon the original.

However, just because you "can" manipulate digital files, doesn't mean you need to go overboard with these techniques. In fact, some of the best digital imaging has but one objective: "To clearly represent the artist's original intent".

Take for example the botanical artist. In many cases the flora is created as a floating object on the original substrate. The background color of the paper is not part of the composition, except as in negative space. Also common among botanical artists is a very light and subtle touch when it comes to the fine detail of the plants edges and tiny fibers. In some cases white is utilized in highlights representing a lighter tone in the object than the tone of the substrate. Challenging indeed.

Sandy Koons has developed an art of her own — color matching and object silhouetting. Her clients rely and rave.