Masterpiece Edition vs Open Edition
These prints are Limited Edition, which means that only a limited number are ever made. They are hand-embellished and signed by me before getting gallery wrapped and shipped out. Usually they are limited to 5 in the edition.
Open Edition prints are unlimited in quantity and are printed on demand from our production company in Florida.
Canvas vs Glossy Photo Print
Basically these are archival quality prints that are printed onto a sheet of real artist’s canvas. Printing on canvas allows for the art to be stretched over a frame, which you couldn’t do with the Glossy Photo Prints. Also, printing on canvas gives greater durability and creates a final piece that looks more identical to the original work.
Hand Embellishing of Masterpiece Editions
After the artwork has been printed to the canvas, I then go ahead with my usual acrylic paints and paint brushes and hand embellish each print individually, adding highlights and details in acrylic paint. This makes each canvas just a little different from the rest. I also hand-sign and number the prints in paint. I then paint with a glossy giclee UV varnish which seals in the paint and inks. The print is then heat set at a high temperature to keep the ink from fading and making it water-resistant and very glossy! 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!!!