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Why are some serigraphs more expensive than others? 

Art can be a very personal thing. I believe the more craft and hands-on an artist has to do with his art, the more personal it is. Printmaking is a very hands-on endeavor. I cannot speak for every artist. For the most part, it can be a painstaking process when attempting to forge an idea, albeit an enjoyable one. This can take several days. Time is just one of the factors when determining cost and some artists will never recover the time spent on creating the work.

Another factor in printmaking is quantity. For some collectors, provenance is a significant part of deciding what to buy for their collection. A buyer wants to know the piece’s history, origination, and rarity. The rarer a print is, the more expensive it can be. For printmakers, it is the best of both worlds. While some screen prints can number up to 250 copies of signed originals, some can be as low as 2. I will usually produce 10-30 prints. I’ve done as low as five. As a hand-pulled print, each can be slightly different from the rest, giving each print some originality. If there is some additional application of craft, such as direct painting or drawing on the print, it makes it even more unique and, thus, more expensive.

What is a giclee or fine art print? 

There are also what the industry calls Open Editions. Open Editions (OE) means that the image will print in unlimited quantities depending on the demand. These are prints that the industry terms, giclee or fine art prints.

These are printed on high-end pigment inkjet printers with anywhere from 8 to 12 colors. The paper is usually of very high archival quality. This is an archival paper combined with the high-end pigment, that would last dozens of years without any color degrading. These would be less expensive than the originals, allowing everyone to own a high-end version of the original at almost any size needed.

Are the prints signed?

I only sign the serigraphs and any digital prints ordered through my studio (by personal request only). Not all artists sign their work, but it doesn’t hurt. An artist doesn’t have to be a rock star or an athlete for one to know the importance of the artist’s signature. It is as unique as is the art. It is the mark that a collector would like to validate the work’s authenticity and is authorized by the artist to exist. Without it, it is just a piece of paper with some cool art for most art fans. For the collector, it is the signature of provenance and has value. As a collector myself, I have acquired several signed fine art prints. Print on demand orders are not signed.

What kind of paper do you use?

Every serigraph ordered from this site, which is an original handed-pulled print is created on 100% rag cotton paper. This type of paper is archival quality, meaning it will last a long time without degrading or turning yellow with age.

How are the prints shipped?

From the studio, the prints are shipped flat or in a tube, depending on the size. They are protected in a top loader PVC case inside and inserted heavy-duty envelope that keeps them flat and protected during shipping.

What if it arrives damaged? 

Great care has been taken to make sure your print arrives undamaged. In the rare case that your image is damaged, return it in the same packaging if possible. If for some reason the image you receive does not meet your expectations, you may return it within 30 days in the same condition you received it. The cost to ship will also be refunded.

Is all of the artwork in the gallery available for purchase? 

No, not yet. However, I can make it available if you are interested in a particular piece. Most of the time, the art won’t go on sale unless there is a decent amount of demand for it, or I just haven’t had the time to make it available.

What does the POD mean in the image title? 

POD stands for Print on Demand. These are high-quality prints that are usually unsigned and shipped by a third party. They are open editions and will be available to anyone. This is done to give buyers multiple options on how they acquire art for their collections. Some of the images on this site are available on Etsy as well.

If you have more questions about the work on this site, use the contact form. I will respond as quickly as possible.