Since Katrina I have been a member of the Dutch Alley Gallery, an artist’s co-op here in New Orleans where I’ve been showing and selling reproductions of my paintings. There is an excellent group of artists and crafts people who are selling their products there. As a result of my participation, I now have a pretty good idea of what sizes and types of reproductions will appeal to you.
Printers
I now own two state of the art Giclee printers, one a 17” wide Epson 4800, and the other is a 44” wide Epson 9800. Not only that, I have an 8 MP camera I use to photograph my paintings so I can edit them, and produce reproductions of my works that I can take pride in offering to those of you who also find them intriguing.
Limited Editions
Starting September the first I will be offering 60 print, limited editions of the 12 x 15” Giclees. They will be printed on Somerset Velvet paper; perhaps the finest reproduction paper available. They will be released on the e-Bay auctions (only) at the rate of seven prints a week. This will continue for the next five years.
Certificates of Authenticity
For generations these have been given to patrons who bought prints from dealers or the artists, everyone assuming they would protect their investment. Unfortunately they didn’t because anything that was done, be it fingerprints or handwriting analysis, can be, and has been faked.
However DNA cannot be faked. So I add that mixed with polymer varnish to the back of both the Apres Image I create, and on its certificate of authenticity. The mixture is then covered with another layer of Polymmer varnish so youwon't have to worry about coming into contact with it. I do this with my original paintings as well. Plus I keep a duplicate of the certificate of authenticity with the same DNA you will receive along with your name and other pertinent information in a bank deposit box here in New Orleans. Therefore, if your investment is ever challenged, undeniable proof will be available. Incidentally I do not use my own blood for it because who knows, my mortician could get ideas.
One Other Thing
When you come to New Orleans to visit, if you would like to visit my studio to commission an Apres Image or to have an interested look at my originals, call 504 486 0229 to make an appointment.
Well, that covers the highlights for now. But please come back, there will be more news as the Treehouse Collection progresses.
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