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To Edition, Not to Edition, How to Edition
I put this originally under comments but think it will serve better as a Discussion.
So many painters now have reproductions. I'm curious about how you edition them. Determining size & number. Did you get your information from a source or are you making it up as you go? Just trying to see if we all have the same information. (I have a formal education in printmaking and there were some very tight rules I learned about what constitutes an edition and how to number them.) Over the years I have found some "other" definitions concerning A/P (artists proof) and working proofs. I'm just interested in the main editioning practices for now. The reason I'm curious is because the photographers have bent the practice so out of shape I'm wondering how wide spread it is.
Also if a definitive source was identified, would you honor the practice they assert? I would imagine this source to be academic as opposed to commercial.
Tags: Copies, Editioning, Numbering, Painters, Printmaking, Reproductions
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Permalink Reply by Pauline Ross on -
I decided to number and sign my prints years ago, no matter what size. I started with an alphabetized journal so to list the name of the prints in alphabetic order. Generally I gave each a 250 limit and marked that next to the name unless I believed a piece would sell more, then I doubled it. I used the line of IIII then across with ------ to make five under each size listed I made, to keep track of number. Was simple enough.The journal is my record or bible of whatever I have printed. I use three ring binder so that I can add pages. In the future, I will also include a certificate of authencity tacked to the back. Since Ive moved nothing is set up yet! lol
So you know, I never reached that 250 limit in 10 years! Depends on where you market and how well you sell. Terry I didnt have time to do any research on this limited edition matter. I needed to get things done for outdoor shows and be ready in time to do them. I essentially printed my own prints, cut the mats and put them in clear sleeves to sell. They were my bread and butter the last 8 years!
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Permalink Reply by Terry Corcoran on -
"I used the line of IIII then across with ------ to make five under each size listed I made, to keep track of number."
I didn't quite follow this part. I think you are saying you use the count by five method to know how many you've done? Doing more as needed. I know many printmakers that use this same method if their process allows.
I think I am understanding you to say, you have several sizes of reproductions for each original painting?
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