Hi everybody! I now have a brand new type of artwork to offer you! They are hand-embellished limited edition prints on canvas, and they are a very, very special and unique type of artwork! These are truly the next best thing to owning an original painting, and they are at a very affordable price.
Q: What does "Limited Edition" mean?
A: Because of the time and effort spent on each print, each image is limited to just 25 prints in each edition! That means that only 25 of each picture will ever be made in the hand-embellished canvas print edition. Once they have sold out - they are gone forever! Each print is signed both on the back and on the front along with the "number" which shows which print number in the edition of 25 that specific print is. This "Horned Fairy" canvas print, for example, is number #01 of 25:
Q: What does "Hand Embellished" mean?
A: Hand embellished means that I, the artist, have hand painted small details and accents on each and every canvas with my usual acrylic paints and paint brushes. I also hand-sign and number the prints in paint. I then paint each piece with a glossy giclee UV varnish which seals in the paint and inks.
Q: What does a "canvas print" mean?
A: Much like it sounds, it means that instead of being printed on a piece of paper, my canvas prints are instead printed on special sheets of artist's canvas! They are cloth canvas sheets made by Fredrix (the same company that makes the canvases I use for my original paintings!). It looks and feels just like a real original painting - I myself can't tell the difference! The prints are easily rolled up for shipping or storage, and can easily fit standard frame sizes.
Q: Can you tell me more about the process?
A: After the prints have been printed on the sheets of canvas, I then do the hand-embellishing with the paints & paint brushes, adding small details, signing & numbering the prints in paint. I then hand-paint the entire surface of each print with a giclee glossy varnish which provides UV-protection, a waterproof barrier, a nice glossy finish, and it shows my actual brushstrokes which makes it look even more like an original painting. The canvas print is then "heat set" at a high temperature to keep the ink from fading and making it water-resistant and very durable! These beautiful and unique works of art truly are the "next best thing" to owning an original painting. Even as the actual artist myself, I find it difficult to tell the difference between one of these gorgeous prints and one of my original paintings!!!
Q: Can I request a specific number in the edition?
A: Yes and no! The #01 first print of each edition is auctioned on eBay to make it fair to everybody. To see all of the canvas prints I have up on eBay right now (first editions or all other editions) just click HERE . If you are purchasing off ot the website and would like a specific number in the edition (other than number #01), please indicate your choice in the "Notes" section of the payment form. I cCANNOT guarantee that the number is available - it may have long since sold, and if that is the case I will substitute the next lowest number in the edition. If you would like to hear about new first edition canvas prints as they are available for auction, simply join my update mailing list:
Since each signature & number & other embellishments are hand painted, each is unique and will vary from piece to piece. The number will of course correspond with each numbered print of the edition.
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Q: Why do they cost so much more than a regular print?
A: Once you have seen one in person, you will definitely understand! Each piece is effectively a unique painting, and each one takes a good deal of time for me to make, each one hand made by me, the artist. Once a collector of mine has seen one of my Limited Edition Hand-Embellished Canvas Prints, they typically purchase them exclusively from then on!
Q: What sizes do the Canvas Prints come in?
A: Each image is only available in one single size. The size is determined by the size of the original painting itself. Smaller original paintings are avialable in the 8"x10" canvas print size (an approximately 8"x10" image on a sheet of 8.5"x11" canvas, with the white mounting border for easy framing). Larger original paintings are available in the 11"x14" canvas print size (an approximately 11"x14" image on a sheet of 11"x17" canvas with a white border for mounting). The smaller canvas prints are intended for 8"x10" frames/mats and the larger are intended for 11"x14" frames/mats.
