| I have learned over the years never
to say 'never'! There was a time when I thought, "I will offer only
original oil paintings I won't make prints". Then I realized
that to reach a broader audience with my art, I needed reproductions.
As technology advanced, I mused, "The laser printing that I am having done
is good enough." It was not. Soon I was printing inkjet prints
on my home computer.
“Our most recent discovery has
been prints on canvas”
Our most recent discovery has been prints on canvas.
I thought at the time that it was misleading to the public to print on
canvas. After all, the image was bright and glowing and exactly like
the original except for the texture of the brush strokes. I observed artists
who offered canvas prints. The advantages were that it was much more
cost effective, therefore the accent piece was quite affordable;
and the quality was excellent with all the vibrancy of the original
(due to the canvas weave which reflects the light from all four angles).
Any media was acceptable when printed on canvas, from photographs to oil
pastel, gouache, or watercolor.
Technology is now producing archival quality inks that
are tested to be lightfast for over 100 |
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years. The company that makes the inks
also provides the canvas to print on using our computer printer of the
same brand.
“What does archival really mean?”
What does archival really mean? The dictionary defines
it as: "pertaining to, relating to, kept in, or suitable for archives."
“An archival material should have a neutral or slightly alkaline pH;
it should also...have good aging properties” according to “Artist's Magazine".
How important is this to you? When you invest in
a piece of art, you will want to proudly display it in your home or office,
and perhaps pass it on to you heirs. You will want to be assured
that the color will not fade or cracks develop or moisture deface it.
These are qualities that archival prints on canvas are now offering.
But, as surely as Spring follows Winter, new advances are around
the corner. Will I be mentally attuned to accept the changes?
You bet! I have learned to ‘never say never’.
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