Just what are these prints, anyway?
I offer 3 different kinds of prints. I scan each image from my original artwork, taking great care to make sure the scans are perfect.
“Archival Quality Fine Art Print, Limited Edition”
I create these original prints myself, with archival pigmented inks printed on textured fine art, archival papers. The manufacturer of the printer, papers and ink promise a longevity of 200+ years, “worthy of museum display.” I take a great deal of time and effort with each print to make sure the colors, values and sharpness of detail match the original artwork as closely as possible.
(This type of print is sometimes called a giclée. “Giclée” is a French word that means “that which is sprayed” and refers to the process of spraying the inks onto the paper. When this technology first became available, it was extremely expensive and only available in high tech, fine art printing shops. Today there are many printers on the market which produce extremely high quality prints, and often the term “giclée” is used to describe all inkjet prints. I prefer not to use the term because it is so confusing, and instead to offer the above description of my own original prints.)
I print only 100 copies of each of the two sizes (paper sizes 8.5"x11" and 13"x19"), and after the run is sold out, it is retired. A Certificate of Authenticity is provided along with each print.
“Color Print”
This is the same kind of fine art print in an unlimited edition.
“B/W Print”
This is a black & white inkjet print on heavy, textured paper in an unlimited edition.
All 3 kinds of prints are signed by me, the artist.
Packaging
All prints are packaged with a backing board and enclosed in a clear envelope. A commentary on the myth or background of the image accompanies each print.
My prayer is that my artwork inspires and blesses you.
