What is Acid-Free?
Acid burns (yellow-brown spotting) areas that appear on artworks over time, if materials with acids are used to mat or mount works. I use all acid-free materials.

What are Archival Properties?
Different types of paper used in creating prints have different archival properties. Exposure to UV light causes photographic paper to fade over time. Humidity, temperature, pollution and acidity also contribute to fading. To keep works in archival condition, I use acid-free mounts, mats, and UV resistant glass. You should always display art in areas away from heat, humidity and prolonged, bright, direct light.

What is a Limited Edition?
An artist determines a size, type of paper and a total number of prints to be created. Each print is numbered and signed, and because the number of prints is limited, they are considered unique. The value of a limited edition often rises over time. This is especially so when an edition is near, or is sold out.

Why is it important to have a Signature?
On works of art, the signature establishes the work is genuine and created by the artist, and it of course adds to its collectable value.

What is Sepia Toning?
This is an option, and sometimes a preferred look. Sepia toning involves replacing the silver in a black and white photographic print by silver sulphide, which is brown. The print is first bleached, briefly washed and then treated with the sulphide toning solution. A range of different browns can be obtained by varying the pH of the solution. Because silver sulphide is more stable than silver, sepia toning increases the archival properties of the photographic print. This effect can also be achieved digitally on Silver Gelatin and Giclee prints with Adobe Photoshop® techniques.

What about Color Tinting?
Yes, Silver Gelatin and Giclee Prints can monochromatically be tinted during pre-printing with Adobe Photoshop® techniques. This will guarantee to meet the color calibration of any specific color you have, or want from this particular software program. Other samples can be similarly defined.