Printmaking

Traditional printmaking uses a template that is created from something like wood, metal, tile, stone, or glass. 

It allows multiple copies of art within a production run.

Working with a combination of a computer and printer simplifies the set up, and eliminates the need for a production run. 

This allows me to focus on creating unique high quality art without a production run.

When printing, I change the paper feed stroke to be half the normal.  This increases the dots per inch to approximately 512 dpi. 

The art is similar to coloring with ink. Pixels do not show.

Because of the high print density, standard sized prints take an average 30-45 minutes to create. 

Each piece normally requires 6 or more tests/proofs until the finished piece is ready.

The first tests are on small sheets of plain paper, normally 8-1/2” x 11”.

Then I switch to an 8-1/2” x 11” paper made from the same material as the final print - Adjustments are made.

Before creating a final print at the full size, I will scale up to something larger than 8-1/2” x 11” but smaller than the final size.

Although vector graphics allows us to scale without losing resolution, the perspective in our eye changes - more adjustments are needed as a work gets larger.

My printer has a width limitation of 17 inches. There is no limit to the length.

For larger prints, I work with a special print firm in Charlotte (Image Control Company).

They patiently work with me making several small test strikes, and then running the final print to the specified dimensions.

The size listed on the website is what is immediately available.

We can scale a print larger or smaller.

Feel free to contact me for any changes.

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The amount of transparency also allows the media to shine through. 

Japanese Washi paper, made from Mulberry trees, shows the tree’s fibers. 

Textured cotton paper helps elevate the appearance of sand at a beach or clouds in the sky.

Woven canvas shows the knitted or woven pattern in the finished print.

Aside from a test print (which is smaller than the final size), I normally create only 1 print of the finished art. Each one is unique.