Limited Edition Prints:
A limited edition is a set of identical prints, numbered sequentially and individually signed by myself. The total number of prints in each edition is determined prior to the press run. The edition sizes of my limited edition prints vary from 100 to 650 and are numbered in a manner that reflects the edition size as well as the individual print number (e.g 1/500). These prints form the main body of the edition, the only others being the artist's proofs. Following the printing of each edition the printing plates are destroyed by the printer to insure that no additional copies of the image can be produced. On some editions feature extra signatures of distinguished pilots. The existence of these signatures, if available, is stated on the information page foreach print. Artist's Proofs:
Historically, artist's proofs were given to the artist as payment for the signing of the edition. The number of artist's proofs is normally equal to 10% of the total number of limited edition prints. Each artist’s proof is signed by myself and and, like the main body of prints, are numbered in a manner that reflects the number of artist’s proofs as well as the individual print number (e.g AP 1/50). Because of the limited number,artist's proofs are sold at a higher price. When the edition is sold out and a secondary market value is realized, an artist's proof will go up in value at a greater percentage rate than the limited edition. Normally the artist's proofs are sold out well before the complete edition and a secondary market value for the artist's proof will begin to increase in value well before the edition is sold out. Remarques:
A remarque is an original drawing created in the border of the print. Each limited edition features its own remarque or remarques depicting subjects relative to the main image of the print. Because a remarque is an original drawing and not a reproduction it adds additional value to the print as well as helps to distinguish the print from the rest of the edition. Giclee Prints:
The term "giclee" refers to the next level in printmaking technology. In the giclee printing process images are generated from high resolution digital scans and printed with archival quality inks onto various substrates including canvas and fine art paper. The giclee printing process provides better color accuracy than traditional offset printing. The quality of the giclee print rivals traditional silver-halide and gelatin printing processes and is commonly found in museums, art galleries, and photographic galleries. |
