1.6 gsm Tengucho paper. This paper can only be described as being, barely there… it’s essentially transparent.. and printing on it is more like printing through it. Pulling the print out of the ink after it has been printed and cured is very surprising and showcases the true strength of these otherwise frail looking paper fibers. The face at the end is the, ‘not sure if this is gonna work’ face.
If you come to us asking if we will print on your 1.6 gsm Tengucho paper… we might, maybe, possibly, maybe will do it. 🤯
It’s certainly rare to see an actual Basquiat here in the studio, but in this case we had FIVE beautiful pieces here for a private collector who wanted to display prints in their home and securely store the originals. We not only meticulously color matched to the originals, but also hand finished the paper edges to match the condition of the originals. @gk_da here doing final touches.
We took a bit of a social media break, but we’re back, alive, and well, and thankful for so many things. Check out this piece we made for @robert_schwan
Window cut UV print on aluminum composite panel, combined with a second print on a brushed silver panel. Textured elevations on the birds. Thx Robert!
@garylangart Thank you for trusting the process. Largest single piece circle we have done @ 72”. ⚪️ ~ Textured UV print on White Acrylic with Dibond Backing and Inset Aluminum Back Frame.
After many many hours of contoured laser engraving, we reveal the remaining gold foil elevations using the softest brush in the house. Be sure to check out @brianhmerriam ‘s show, opening at @philosophical_research_society
UV pigment print + screen print on glass mirror for @jrpeditions & @peterhalleystudio // Edition is available via JRP
When we do topographical scans of textured originals the raw data is basically useless unless we know how to fine tune it for print. There’s a fine line between a good print and a great print. This texture test for @mara_paints turned out phenomenal. We captured and reproduced every individual thread from the gauze overlay that was collaged onto the original work. Seeing a near facsimile copy of an original like this is always uncanny.
Had to memorize some player names to properly work with @pat_riot_art on these textured UV prints. His originals, which are created with thousands of pieces of chewed bubble gum, are on display now in LA. Check his IG for location and details!
Color verification check on a 6ft acrylic print. UV print on acrylic, back mounted to white dibond.
Multi layered UV printed + laser cut museum board photo collage for @robert_schwan
Sifting through an accumulation collection of fabric tests and fragments.
Another @gk_da heirloom projects : We recently had the absolute pleasure of scanning and reproducing a privately owned Diego Rivera pastel drawing. Incredible piece to see in person. There is a certain level of color matching sensitivity that is required for these heirloom projects, often due to the fact that we’re capturing something that is inherently aged. Accurately reproducing not just the image but working to capture the subtleties that show aging is much harder than one would think, at times. It’s easy to become obsessed with extremely nuanced details.
Analyzing textures and topography from a recent high res topography scan for @flowerpressstudio_
Sharp as sharp can be, color accurate, and ultra even lighting. If you need your artwork scanned we have you covered. 👊🏼
Sometimes the only way to know is to test. With such a wide array of possible surfaces and substrates we often encourage testing and material exploration in order for our clients to discover what they really like or don’t like. It’s one thing to be told something is what you need or want, but finding that yourself is really the spirit of what we do here.
From 22 x 30 to ultra super size. UV print on 100% cotton canvas.
@brianhmerriam loves bringing us the challenging papers to print. The results certainly pay off. Check out his IG for news on these.
@kenz123 came by the studio to sign her new limited edition prints. Thank you, Mackenzie!
