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| EVERY IMAGE ON THIS SITE IS AVAILABLE AS AN ARCHIVAL PRINT! | |
COMING SOON will be a line of notecards and mugs and tiles. The
ARCHIVAL PRINTS I make are
vivid and saturated with color, far surpassing any notion you
might get from the website graphics you have been looking at.
Sometimes called FINE ART PRINTS, the most common name in galleries
for this quality of printing is GICLEE. GICLEE prints (pronounced jhee-clay) are the premium method of printing, a recent development. Galleries and museums have fully accepted and embraced the new technology which is basically very fine inkjet printing. Stunning advances in ink formulations and printer technologies have resulted in fully archival prints that can be made in a small studio. Archival means the inks and papers have been critically tested to withstand any color fading for many years. The combinations I use are warranted to be archival for 100 years, effectively making the prints heirloom quality. Although it is not recommended, these prints will endure direct sunlight for many years without fading. PROCESS: After I finish a painting, it is professionally scanned and digitized.The file is brought into Photoshop and adjusted for color and quality. Artist Proofs are made until I am satisfied that the ideal print is achieved. PRINT QUALITY: I use the Epson 7600 with Ultrachrome Inks. This highly regarded printer captures a wider range of colors than litho printing, with a much finer dot. Being the artist as well as the printer, I can acheive a look that sometimes surpasses the original painting. The amazing degree of image control offered by my computer/printer combination is a dream come true. PAPER QUALITY: I use a smooth surface matte paper that imparts a velvety finish that I prefer to the shine of photo type papers. This paper is matched to the inkset for longevity and light-fastness. LIMITED EDITION PRINTS are traditionally numbered and signed by the artist.My editions are limited to 190 prints. When you purchase one, you will see two numbers with a slash between them, such as 75/190, at the lower left corner. This means it is print 75 out of a total of 190. Lower numbers are often considered desireable. It is common to see prices rise as an edition sells out. MATTING and MOUNTING of the prints is desirable, for protection and presentation. Having this service done at a frame shop can be surprisingly expensive.The larger prints are drymounted to foam core with an acid-free adhesive before matting. Mounting bonds the print flat to the backing, preventing buckling and ripples. Mat board is cut and adhered to the foam core board. After signing and numbering, the matted print is slipped into a clear sleeve for protection until framing. My mats are standard sizes, so you will be able to find a frame at a wide variety of stores. It will be a personal choice whether or not to have glass in the frame. |
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GICLEE PRINTS on PREMIUM "SMOOTH MATTE" PAPER SMALL
PRINTS are 9"x12" in an 12"x16" MAT.....$60 incl.
shipping LARGEST
PRINTS:23"x 30" NO MAT, in a tube....$160
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PAYMENT: You can pay by credit card, check, money order or Paypal. You may place your order as an e-mail and include your credit card number and the name on the card. Or send me regular mail with your check or money order. Or use Paypal for quickest service. I will prepare your print, then ship it as soon as your payment arrives. Please make out to: Bruce Harman, 570 35th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA.95062 For International Orders: I send prints unmatted, in a tube. Please email for shipping costs. The cost is minimal since it is only a tube. Payment methods are as above. International Money Orders work fine, as does PayPal, which does automatic currency exchange. Please mail to: Bruce Harman, 570 35th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA. 95062 Phone: 831-588-5921 |
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