Embellished Editions Explained

What exactly is an embellished print? (As if the art world wasn't confusing enough.)  I recently put together this video to show you a little about my process.

First, I start with an original painting that gets digitized either with a special fine art scanner or camera.  That image gets color correct, proofed, and printed using archival inks and canvas at Art Castle Printing in Corpus Christi I then take that print and enhance it using oil paints.  I bring out the shadows and highlights and soften the transitions between colors.  Using warm and cool colors and glazing techniques, I recreate depth sometimes lost in the print.

Each limited-edition is signed, numbered, and when completely dry is varnished.  It comes with a certificate of authenticity and can be ordered framed or gallery wrapped (no frame, but still ready to hang.). Though every print in an edition starts off the same, I end up painting almost the entire canvas, making each one unique.  I LOVE painting these, getting to revisit these beautiful scenes over and over.  

Check out my catalog to see embellished editions available for purchase.

February 2024