Limited Editions Explained
Aleta Pippin Art Offering Editions
I’m offering archival Limited and Open Editions of many of my contemporary abstract paintings. Here’s what you should know.
What Is Meant by Archival?
My editions are created with archival materials. Only the highest quality process and materials are used to create your custom art reproduction. One of the most important materials is archival ink, which is pigment-based rather than dye-based for durability. It is designed for long-term preservation, resisting fading and deterioration and is commonly used for museum-quality prints, documents and art projects.
What Are Limited and/or Open Editions?
Limited Editions are copies of artworks produced in a restricted quantity, making them more exclusive and valuable compared to standard or mass-produced versions. Editions will be created from images of my vibrant, energetic, contemporary abstract paintings. Check out my Look Back Through the Years to view almost 30 years of paintings.
In addition to the paintings, I anticipate creating editions of my photographs to be available in the near future.
Shop Available Editions
You’ve checked out the “Shop” page of Limited Editions and Open Editions and have fallen in love with one of the creations. Or you’ve enjoyed browsing through the Look Back of numerous paintings and happened upon one that you can imagine hanging in your home or office.
So…What’s Next?
If you discovered the image while browsing the Look Back, then simply contact me and I’ll get back to you.
If you viewed the Limited and Open Editions and decided to purchase but have questions about the various options and how the finished creations will look, examples of the available options and descriptions are explained in-depth under “How Are Archival Limited Editions Created?” below.
How Long Before I Receive My Edition?
It normally takes about 3 weeks to produce and ship. Rush is available for an additional 40% of your purchase price. This helps to offset the added cost of production and shipping. A rush piece will usually get to you within 3-4 business days. (Please note – rush may not be available close to the Holidays.)
What Else Do I Need to Know?
All Limited Editions are numbered. You’ll receive a signed Certificate of Authenticity mailed directly to you. Additionally, a signed label with edition number will be affixed to the back of your edition.
Open Editions typically are not numbered. However, yours will have a label affixed to the back sequentially numbered with “OE” followed by the number (e.g., OE1, OE2…) to indicate your print’s place in the Open Edition. You’ll also receive a Certificate of Authenticity mailed directly to you.
How Are Limited Editions Created?
There are various techniques and materials from which to create Limited Editions. For purposes of this discussion, we’ll limit the Options to those I’m offering.
Acrylic Designer Series
Offers a Modern Display
Acrylic Designer Series – This series provides one of the highest quality digital editions available. Here’s how it’s done.
A high-quality image of the purchased piece is printed on metallic paper which offers depth and pop. That print is then face-mounted to an 1/8″ acrylic panel which is affixed to a 3/8″ black acrylic backer. Basically, the image is sandwiched between the acrylic face and backer as shown above.
Unlike glass, where light passes through, with the Acrylic Designer Series light refracts within the acrylic surface, creating tremendous vibrancy particularly when paired with metallic paper. Acrylic Designer Series editions are available up to 40″ x 30″.
Your creation will arrive ready to hang with an aluminum cleat and full subframe floating your piece 3/4″ from the wall.
Acrylic – Dibond Wall Art Series
For Larger Images Up To 96″ x 48″
Acrylic Dibond Wall Art Series, is much like the Acrylic Designer Series, starting with the image of the Edition you’ve purchased printed on metallic paper, offering a bit more depth and pop. That print is then face-mounted to an 1/8″ acrylic panel (for a thicker acrylic surface 1/4″ or 1/2″ – contact Pippin), then backed with a Dibond panel. Again, the image is sandwiched between the acrylic face and Dibond backer.
Unlike glass where light passes through, with the acrylic surface light refracts creating tremendous vibrancy particularly when paired with metallic paper. Acrylic Dibond Wall Art Series editions are available in any size up to 96″ x 48″.
Your creation will arrive ready to hang with a Douglas Fir wire hanging system floating your piece 3/4″ from the wall.
Chromaluxe Metal Prints
Superior Longevity and Color Vibrancy
Wave of Gold #2 by Aleta Pippin
Chromaluxe Metal Prints – Experience the brilliance of a Limited Edition on aluminum. These stunning works capture the vibrancy, depth, and energy of my originals, enhanced by the luminous sheen of metal, giving each piece a contemporary presence.
The image is created by first placing a photo of the painting on transfer paper using dye-sublimation printing. The print is then placed onto the aluminum where it travels through a heat press causing the dyes from the transfer paper to transform into a gas. The gaseous dyes are pressed into the surface of the metal. As the metal cools, the dyes return to their solid-state becoming permanently infused into the aluminum.
The metal edition is offered in sizes up to 40″ x 30″. For larger sizes contact Pippin.
Your edition will arrive ready to hang with an aluminum cleat as shown under the Acrylic Designer Series.
Disclaimer – The coating on the Chromaluxe metal prints can sometimes show subtle imperfections that, at regular viewing distance may not be noticed. Please note, editions on metal cannot be redone based on subtle imperfections.
Archival Print on Canvas
Declaration of Trust by Aleta Pippin, painted in 2008.
Canvas – every Archival Canvas print is made with the finest materials. The canvas prints are produced with archival ink providing outstanding photographic print quality and exceptional durability (no additional protective coating needed).
The archival semi-gloss 18mil canvas print is gallery wrapped with a mirrored edge onto 1.5″ thick stretchers. If you prefer a black or white edge, please contact me at time of ordering.
The canvas print comes with wired hanging system and as available in any size up to 60″ x 40″ or 48″ x 48″.