Prints - Prices & FAQ's

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) (Refer to the Print Buyer's Guide for a more detailed discussion and explanation of terms.) Q. Is there a difference between a print and a reproduction? A. Yes. Properly used, the term "print" refers to a "hand-pulled" print; that is, a print which is made by the hand of the artist, such as an etching or woodblock print. Each one is unique. The images in my "Prints" gallery are reproduced photo-mechanically (and are thus identical), and are more accurately called "reproductions." Q. Why do you keep using the term "print," then? A. Mostly from laziness; everyone else does, and when artists are talking to each other we usually know what we really mean. :-) However, I have a "legitimate" reason as well; "reproduction" is a long word, and doesn't always fit into my web page format. "Print" is the only other word I can come up with that gets across the right idea. There's a lot more about all this stuff in the Print Buyer's Guide. Q. Are these giclee prints? A. If by giclee you mean are they printed on an Iris printer - no. I use an Epson photo-quality ink-jet printer with long-lasting, color-accurate inks and archival paper. I'll let you decide how much difference the brand of printer makes. Q. Are these limited-edition prints? A. No. Q. Why aren't ALL of your paintings available as prints? A. Many originals sold before I was able to scan them. Others simply don't reproduce well. And a few were lost in a series of computer crashes. Q. May I make my own reproductions of your work? A. No. I own the copyright. Q. Would you sell the copyright of your work? A. Doubtful, but you can ask; contact me at myarcadia@juno.com. Q. Will you reproduce other sizes, bulk quantities, or otherwise customize an order? A. If I can! Contact me at myarcadia@juno.com and we'll see what can be worked out. RETURN TO GALLERY.