Originals are
the work of the artist, produced by one's own mind and thought.
It is the work of the artist produced with brush and paint, put
onto canvas, paper, masonite etc... It is one of a kind, there is
only one original, thus making it more valuable.
Limited edition
prints are copies made up from an original. In this way more people
can afford and appreciate the work of the artist. Limited means
only a certain number are produced. The artist signs and numbers
each print after production.
Artist proof prints
are the first approved prints off the press to determine clarity,
quality, and color. They are thoroughly examined by the artist,
signed and numbered.
Open edition prints
have no limit to the number of prints printed.
Remarqued prints
are signed, numbered and have a one of a kind small drawing put
on at the time of signing by the artist.
Printing: There
are several ways to print or reproduce art. One of them is Giclee'
(pronounced "zhee-clay"). This method was developed in
France. It was used by the "Louvre Museum" in Paris to
substitute originals that were too fragile to exhibit. The word
Giclee' is French meaning to spray and is the registered trade name
of the Iris printer. The images are scanned and stored digitally
for the computer. Each
image is sent to the printer separately. |