Surfaces & Finishes

ORIGINALS

 

Mixed media originals are created on composite boards, triple coated with sealer and two coats of gesso or on 395gsm cotton canvas, sealed with gesso.

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As part of the finishing process for originals, an isolation coat of water-based artists matte varnish is applied to the finished artwork, followed by two coats of spirit based archival AS Spectrum Artists Gloss Varnish for exceptional surface durability and to ensure maximum UV protection from indirect natural light.

 

PAPER PRINTS

 

Paper prints are custom created on archival premium 310gsm Canson Edition Etching Cotton Rag paper, which has a matte surface finish and a soft texture.

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Canson® Infinity Edition Etching Rag is a 100% cotton Fine Art paper with a smooth texture, reminiscent of the original genuine etching and printmaking papers. The paper has the purest white tone available on the market, without any Optical Brightening Agents, also called OBAs. Optical Brightening Agents are artificial brighteners that deteriorate in time. Canson® Edition Etching Rag offers a high paper shade stability and a resistance to aging by using natural minerals. This museum-grade paper provides deep blacks, excellent image sharpness, optimum colour graduation and its unique slight grain makes it ideal for printing detailed work in colour.

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Prints are coated with a satin sealer to protect the inked surface of the paper during framing.

 

 

CANVAS PRINTS

 

Canvas prints are custom created on 395gsm Canson Pro Canvas and finished with three coats of museum-grade ClearShield CanvasGuard satin varnish to ensure the longevity of the surface, provide long term protection from UV light and moisture and maintain colour vibrancy.