reproductions - Forum - Art Fair Insiders2024-03-28T16:54:25Zhttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/forum/topics/feed/tag/reproductionsCurrent Recommendations for Art Reproductions/Gliclee?https://www.artfairinsiders.com/forum/topics/current-recommendations-for-art-reproductions-gliclee2022-10-04T18:27:32.000Z2022-10-04T18:27:32.000ZJenna Claesenhttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/members/JennaClaesen<div><p>Hi! I know this question has been answered in the forum, but all of the responses are from very long time ago. Any painters out there using a company they recommend for printing reproductions? Thank you!!</p></div>Print/Reproduction Rules for 2-D Arthttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/forum/topics/print-reproduction-rules-for-2-d-art2017-04-18T15:53:33.000Z2017-04-18T15:53:33.000ZDavid S. Hoornstrahttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/members/DavidSHoornstra<div><p>I’ve been at this about five years, only about five shows a year, invited back at State Street Ann Arbor every year. Looking to find my sweet spot, I check out fairs through my region.</p>
<p>Several fairs I have considered attending have a reproduction “edition” rule which states that “all reproductions must be numbered and signed.” This rule appears to apply to all 2D art.</p>
<p>I absolutely agree with this idea in media where printing is a variable or laborious process, such as wet-developed photography, intaglio, block printing, etc. For these media, signed, numbered editions are quite sensible ways to provide art to the collector. It’s fair to say the print <span>IS</span> THE ART SOLD.</p>
<p>But in oil painting, prints are a sideline for lower-budget buyers or where the original is in a private collection. Most of use “giclée,” in which a digital file is preserved, with NO limit to the number of “perfect” copies. The idea of a “limited edition” for such items is PURE MARKETING HOKUM, disingenuous, not to mention completely outmoded. Nobody’s going to pay a penny more because I didn’t print enough copies.</p>
<p>I have spent a lot of money (for me) on getting these reproductions of my paintings made. (See photo) Each costs me $60 and up. I only order one or two of these at a time. As you can see, the fact of and nature of each print is clearly printed on the canvas where it turns over on the back of the stretcher.<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1062770721?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1062770721?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="635" class="align-center" style="padding: 6px;" height="429"/></a> I’ll NEVER make anywhere near 250 prints (let alone 500) of any one of my paintings. The market doesn’t exist. I sometimes order a couple of prints in smaller-than-original sizes from the same digital file. <i>Is each different size another edition?</i></p>
<p>To add a signature over the signature embedded in the print would be silly. It would also be difficult, given the coated finish of these repros. To add a number would be simply disingenuous.</p>
<p>Anyway, I have written to fair organizers saying I'd like to enter their show and asking for clarification of this rule. I’ve explained what I do as above. What did I hear back?</p>
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<p>So, friends, what do I do? What do you think?</p></div>Art's Alive Fine Art Fair in Ocean City, MD June 25-26 - Feedback from past vendorshttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/forum/topics/art-s-alive-fine-art-fair-in-ocean-city-md-june-25-26-feedback2016-06-15T20:57:55.000Z2016-06-15T20:57:55.000ZJennifer Brewer Stonehttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/members/JenniferBrewerStone<div><p>Hi, I'll be doing my first outdoor art fair at Art's Alive, above, in just under two weeks. I'm working through my supplies list now. Any advice from people who have done this show? I've signed up for Art Fair Sourcebook, and I saw the two reviews on there, but I would love to have a little more feedback. </p>
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<p>There will be around 5,000 people. I have some water-based work which is why I chose this show. </p>
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<p>For reproductions, they limit it to 25% of your original work. Does it make sense to bring my cards (retail $5) or my posters (retail $20) for this show? I was already planning to bring the posters but I'm unsure about the cards.</p>
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<p>I'm also trying to judge how windy this show is/could be, and how much weight I will need. I am planning to build out some PVC piping with cement with my husband's help, and will have the corkscrew anchors that came with my Trimline tent. Also, does the ground tend to get very muddy at this site? </p>
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<p>I am considering buying the umbrella to go with the bamboo chair, but I am also conscious of cost and don't want to go too crazy. Is this something I really need, or could make do without this first show?</p>
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<p>Do I need to have a desk? I have a folding table which I hope I'll be able to set up behind the booth; once again trying to keep costs down, so I hope this will work. </p>
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<p>Thanks in advance! </p></div>Does an artist sign the mat "original" on an original watercolor as you sign limited edition prints?https://www.artfairinsiders.com/forum/topics/does-an-artist-sign-the-original-watercolor-that-has-been-matted2014-08-23T18:56:32.000Z2014-08-23T18:56:32.000ZLisa Newtonhttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/members/LisaNewton<div><p>We are learning as we go in our new art business. We are matting and framing an original watercolor. Should my daughter, the artist, sign and title the mat as she does with Limited Edition matted prints. If not, what should we do. Just mat and frame?? Do we need a certificate on the back of it - or do you just do that for the LE prints?</p>
<p>Also someone referred to a difference in reproductions and prints but did not state the difference. Can someone clarify?</p>
<p>Thanks for any input. We really want to do things properly and there is a big learning curve.</p></div>Embellished Giclee's…Reproductions or originals?https://www.artfairinsiders.com/forum/topics/embellished-giclee-s-reproductions-or-originals2014-02-06T19:40:33.000Z2014-02-06T19:40:33.000ZMaria Oliva Tyrahttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/members/MariaOlivaTyra<div><p>I'm sure I'm opening a can of worms with this question…but here goes...</p>
<p>Recently a friend did a show where an artist took giclee's and painted extra elements on them them and then sold them. (Not saying who, what, when, or where) My friend didn't see how the artist was describing them to customers. Obviously the artist had to tell them it was a reproduction that was being embellishing with added painted details. But how did the artist represent them to the public or <span style="text-decoration: underline;">more importantly to the show</span> the artist was doing this at.</p>
<p>Art Fairs often ask for "all original work" but how would one describe the piece after application of this process? As each piece starts with the same base giclee of an original painting but becomes a different work every time embellishments are added. Does that make them an original then? Still a reproduction?</p>
<p>I'd love to hear what everyone thinks…especially art fair jurors and promoters. </p>
<p>Not sure where I am on the whole giclee thing but this puts a whole new spin on it for me.</p>
<p>What about you?</p>
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<p>I'm thinking photographic prints for small repros in cellophane sleeves and Giclees when I want to offer a large framed reproduction. Does that sound reasonable? Thanks!</p></div>Do I need to sell reproductions?https://www.artfairinsiders.com/forum/topics/do-i-need-to-sell-reproductions2013-07-02T01:09:30.000Z2013-07-02T01:09:30.000ZHilary Wiezbenskihttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/members/HilaryWiezbenski<div><p>I've tried looking through past posts and haven't found a discussion on this.</p>
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<p>I do colored pencil drawings. I am doing my first shows for my artwork this fall. I have been stressing out about getting good scans and then good prints/reproductions done that I can matte and sell inexpensively. Then today I thought, do I even need to bother? I am new to selling my drawings (not new to art shows). As everyone knows, it is a decent chunk of change up front for scans, printing, mattes, packaging, etc. Should I just take my framed originals to these first three shows and see how they sell, if there is even any interest, before I invest the money in repros?</p>
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<p>I feel like I'm rambling. Any advice and thoughts are very appreciated. Thanks!</p>
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<p>A concern of mine is their reproduction policy. They say reproductions cannot represent more than 20% of total works displayed and they must be in browse bins. I could understand having that limit on the # of pieces hanging on the walls. I hate it when I have to compete with other artists that have all repros in their booth, but since they are limiting it to browse bins, why this limit? Typically I hang 10-12 paintings. That means I can have 2 reproductions! If that's the case, why allow repros at all??? I'm fine with a no reproduction policy, in fact I think I prefer it. Or limit it to a % of booth space. But It seems like they don't know what they want to be by giving a nod to reproductions by allowing them but not allowing enough to be worthwhile.</p></div>