About These High-Quality Prints:
These reproductions are made using the highest-quality museum-grade fine art paper. I tested more than two dozen papers before I determined this was the best for ease of framing, quality of texture, and vibrant colors.
Yes, I am cheaper than AllPosters.com, and I use real museum-quality paper and the best archival inks. Here, you are buying a quality print from an Asian art fanatic.
This paper is coated to receive pigment ink in the Giclée printing process. The combination of this paper and ink is expected to last up to 200 years if not exposed to direct sunlight.
What people don't realize is how small Japanese woodblock prints are in the original form. Most of them are around 25cm (about 10") on the short edge. I offer reproductions of the original size, as well as much larger sizes.
In order to create larger-sized reproductions, I have purchased many original prints (some up to 250 years old) to create high-resolution digital images. In many cases, I have acquired licenses to use high-resolution images from other collections of woodblock prints. Some of the original prints cost $5000 or more, so it's not practical for me to purchase hundreds of them.
I strive to make the final image as much like the original print was 180-250 years ago. I do remove flaws (some orginals have developed holes, discoloration, foxing, or stains). I leave the appearance of the traditional woodblock printing process (original color bleed), but I repair the flaws before I make these reproductions. In some cases, I go pixel by pixel for up to 5 hours to get the image I am printing to be perfect.
I always leave a margin on the paper in the size of a standard frame in the USA. This makes it easier and cheaper to frame for you. You can either cut appropriate matting, or use the paper margin in lieu of matting. Always note the size of the printed area is smaller than the frame size the print is intended for. If you want minimal margins, and a larger print area, just let me know when you buy.
If you need a custom size, just contact me. I can print up to 24 inches x 25 feet on a variety of fine art paper types.