limited edition prints by Canadian artist, Wendy Skog

on archival papers and metal plate

On Vacation pigment ink on archival sugar cane paper
16 x 16 in. limited edition print © W. Skog

Lifespan of these prints is around 100 years.

What is an artist print?

Artist prints are unique and original artworks. The artwork itself has been hand-rendered and created by the artist, and is NOT a reproduction of an artwork. Any commercially printed or giclee reproduction is not an artist print. Artist prints are printed manually in the artist's studio. The smaller the edition, the more valuable it will be. Rarity is key for artist prints. Signed by the artist, numbered, and issued with a certificate of authenticity adds significantly to value. In the past quality prints were frequently made using laborious techniques such as etching, silk-screening, intaglio, etc. requiring large and cumbersome printing presses. Contemporary artists sometimes adhere to the earlier methods. But many more have taken to digital painting to create unique print editions while preserving the original integrity of fine art printmaking. All prints on this site are original artworks and made to last for generations. Have you noticed how boring walls are? The best remedy is art. Original art.

Fine Art Prints are by definition hand-rendered.

The artist's studio where painting and printmaking happen
all day long.

how to be proud of your wall art prints

It is important to differentiate between the prints you buy at the big box stores and the ones made by hand by an artist. Sometimes artists will send a photo of a painting to a commercial printer and have them run off hundreds of prints. Don't be seduced by the image alone.

• Have archival materials been used including pigment inks and quality hand-molded papers?
• Is the print made by a reputable established artist?
• Does it come with a certificate of authenticity?
• Did the artist sign the print with their own hand?
• Is the edition small enough to potentially increase in value?
• Has the print been exclusively created and printed in the artist's studio?

What are Limited Edition Digital Prints?

These limited edition fine art prints are genuine artworks, hand rendered digitally and studio printed by the artist. The editions are limited to 10 paper prints or 6 metal prints per image as shown in the print gallery section. When the edition is sold out, no more prints of that image will be available. This increases exclusivity and value. What is the process? No, you don't just click a button on your computer and one pops out. Images are created and digitally manipulated ie. painted with digital brushes using oodles of megabytes and often gigabytes. It is easy to quickly overload your hard-drive with all the visual information you create. As an artist you are making the same inspired decisions but it's not as messy! Truly a kind of new age art. You have the advantage of being more spontaneous because the medium is more forgiving so your work can take more risks. But additionally you need to learn to be a techie and you still need some special equipment. Ever tried printing on a sheet of metal with your desktop printer? See more about how these unique prints are made in my studio on the about the prints page.

What are Archival Prints?

Each print on this website is created with archival dye or pigmented inks and printed on a variety of substrates such as archival fine art hand-pressed papers or on aluminum or steel plates. Archival art is as permanent as it gets. The prints will not fade or color-shift and will last for generations. They are safe and stable to museum standards. Perfect accents for home, office or public settings. Great value in original artwork!

Tulip Blues pigment ink on archival sugar cane paper
17 x 22 in. limited edition print © W. Skog
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