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A Few Words About Reproductions

With the technology currently available and constantly being developed, there are many ways to create reproductions of artwork. Reproductions may be created mechanically or digitally. They may be created in house by the artist, in a small specialty shop or through a large national company.

Reproductions offered by Carrie L. Lewis are created in one of two ways. Giclee Reproduction and Offset Lithography.

Giclee Reproductions

A Giclee (zhee-klay) reproduction is a reproduction that has been created using digital photographic and printing methods. Reproductions are created through a high resolution digital 'capture' directly from the original. This method of capture produces the greatest level of detail and color fidelity currently possible for fine art lithography or IRIS giclee printing. This process is the same as traditional photography except that the photographic equipment is digital and images are downloaded directly into a computer.

Digital images are then color matched to the original, a proof is printed and the proof is compared to the original. This "print and compare" process continues until the reproduction is as close to the original as possible. The printer and the artist then sign off on the final proof and a new edition released.

Don Siedhoff of Rock Island Studios, Inc., Wichita, Kansas, is my printer of choice. Don is as much of an artist with his work as I am with mine: A perfectionist when it comes to artwork. He will not present a proof to me until it meets his exacting standards for color fidelity, saturation and overall appearance. In most cases, there has been very little left for me to do by the time I see a proof reproduction.

Don is currently using high-end, wide format printers such as the IRIS printer for reproducing large images on a variety of papers.

Don Siedhoff may be contacted by email.

Rock Island Studios, Inc.
337 North Rock Island
Wichita, Kansas 67202
Telephone: 316/263-8151
Fax: 316/263-4249

Lithographic Reproductions

Limited Edition Reproductions can also be created through a process known as Offset Lithograpy. In this process, four color separations are created from the original artwork. These color separations are used to create plates from which the complete image is then printed.

In the printing process, the paper is run through a minimum of four presses. Each press puts a different color on the paper. The colors - cyan (blue), magenta (red), yellow and black, layer over each other to produce a full range of color and value.

This also called the four color process.

Limited Edition Reproductions

A Limited Edition Reproduction is one that is sold in limited quantities. The value of each reproduction is based on the size and the number of reproductions available at that size. Typically, an image that is reproduced 100 times has more value to collectors than an image that is reproduced 1,000 times.

Limited Edition Reproductions are signed and numbered by the artist. The numbering will look like this: 010/275. That means the reproduction is the tenth one out of a total of 275. Many collectors value the lower numbers over the higher numbers.

In some cases, an image is reproduced as a 'standard edition' and as a 'premier' or 'collector's edition'. Premier or Collector's Edition reproductions may be larger in size, may be printed on canvas or special papers or may be offered with special remarques unique to each reproduction or may offer a combination of features.

Premier or Collector's Editions will also be reproduced in a very small quantity, often under 100. They are generally more expensive than open edition reproductions, though not as expensive as originals of similar size and style.

Carrie L. Lewis - Horse Painter Limited Edition Reproductions are offered in two editions: Standard Editions and Premier Editions.

The Standard Edition is an 8x10 image size reproduction on high-quality Somerset paper in an edition of 275. Standard Edition Reproductions carry a designation of "SE" along with the number. For example: "SE-001/275" would be the first reproduction in an edition of 275.

Premier Editions are the same size as the original painting in an edition of 50. The Premier Edition is printed on canvas if the original is an oil painting or on a high-quality paper that matches the original paper as closely as possible if the original is a colored pencil painting. Premier Edition reproductions carry a designation of "PE" along with the number to denote Premier Edition. For example: "PE-01/50" would be the first Premier Edition reproduction in an edition of 50.

On occasion, Artist's Proofs are also available. Specifications on Artist's Proofs vary from image to image. Most often, there is only one available and it bears the artist's signature to the printer and some notation that the image has been approved for printing.

Open Edition Reproductions

An Open Edition Reproduction is one that is not limited to a pre-deteremined number of reproductions. An Open Edition Reproduction may be available for sale for many years if it is popular, or it may be closed after just a few months. There is no minimum or maximum number of reproductions available for sale.

Open Edition Reproductions may be signed by the artist, but are very rarely numbered. Posters are a form of Open Edition Reproductions.

Open Edition Reproductions are less expensive than Limited Edition Reproductions.

Care & Handling

All Limited Edition Reproductions are signed and numbered by the artist. You may also request a third signature at the time of purchase and, if you desire, the date of purchase can be included with this signature.

Although Limited Edition Reproductions are not original artwork, they will benefit greatly from being treated in the same ways. Do not display them in areas where they will be subject to long periods of direct sunlight.

Extremes in temperature and humidity are also damaging to reproductions AND original artwork. There are exceptions to every rule, but generally speaking, hanging fine artwork over a fireplace, heat vent or humidifying unit is not a good idea, for example.

With reproduction art, proper framing is also important. Not only should the mat and frame combination enhance the image, it should also protect the image. Ask for archival quality mats and backing material and framing material. Be careful of mats and backing materials that contain the acids common to all paper products. Although mild, these acids will migrate into the art paper and will cause 'acid burns' over time.

Glazing can be accomplished either with plain glass, UV glass, non-glare glass or a combination glass. Plexiglass is not recommended because it scuffs easily and can be difficult to maintain.

Any reputable framer will be able to assist with the framing process. Look for a framer who is willing to answer questions and offer suggestions. When it comes to purchasing a frame, that extra viewpoint can mean the difference between a good frame and a great frame.