Image Size: 14-15/16 x 22-11/16 inches (38 x 57.7 cm)*

Paper Size: 17 x 25-11/16 inches (43.2 x 65.2 cm)*

 

It is the Full Giclée Print Pictured Above That is for Sale: Please note that "Details of Taxis," pictured elsewhere, are not for sale. Those close-ups are only shown for your convenience, to better see the surface quality, details, "brushstrokes" and textures of the full print before acquiring it.

 

PROCESS OF CREATING TAXIS:

I chose 3 of the many photos I took at the square in front of Tachikawa Station in western Tokyo, and traced parts of them to create a small, pencil sketch. After projecting a slide of this sketch onto a small panel, I traced it in pencil, and used the photos as a source to make the oil painting Taxis. Later, I brought a digital scan of this painting into Photoshop to create the giclée print that you see here. The next 14 years were a technical and artistic learning process–upgrading my computer and printer, matching the colors  that were on the computer screen with what came out of the printer, experimenting with different print papers–and making extensive changes to the artistic quality of this print. (Of course, other prints were also being worked on during this time). One of the early tasks was cleaning up the distortions that a camera often causes in the perspective of a scene–such as the distortions that you see in selfies, though not as extreme. Vertical, horizontal and perspective lines were skewed and needed to be realigned. A long-term task was becoming more skillful at carrying out the 4 basic steps of solving problems in a piece of art: (1) sensing or noticing that there is a problem; (2) clearly identifying what the problem is; (3) figuring out a solution to the problem; and (4) executing the solution. Any or all of these steps can be difficult, but identifying where one is in the process can be clarifying and encouraging. It is easy to have a distorted or overly optimistic view of one's own work. So, from time to time, looking at the artwork in a mirror, or turning it upside down, or not looking at it for a couple weeks before relooking at it are all ways of jarring one's customary viewpoint and seeing the work more accurately. Or asking someone if they see anything in the artwork that looks strange or awkward can be helpful. There were a handful of times along the way when I thought that this print was finished, but later I would sense something wrong somewhere (Step 1 again), and the process of  growth would continued. After many adjustments to individual parts–mostly to their color saturation (intensity of hue) and/or color value (dark and light)–Taxis is finished. To me, the fascinating thing about this giclée print is the complexity of its composition.

Signed: Your giclée print is hand signed in pencil by me, the artist, in the white margin at the bottom of the print. 

Numbered, Limited Edition: This giclée print is limited to 299 copies. Your print is numbered in pencil in the white margin at the bottom of the print (for example: XX/299).

Dated: With the year I finished working on the print–not the year it was printed. This date is written in pencil in the white margin at the bottom of the print.

Unframed: This giclée print is not framed.

Caution When Framing: None of the writing in pencil in the lower margin of the print should be covered with mat or frame.

Paper: Epson Signature Worthy, Hotpress Natural. Acid free, 100% cotton fiber.

Paper Thickness: 16 mil.

Paper Density (weight): 300 g/m2

Ink: Printed with Epson UltraChrome HDX, 10-color, archival-quality ink on an Epson SureColor P5000 inkjet printer.

Variance in Color: Please be aware that colors on digital screens can vary from one another, and colors on digital screens can vary from colors printed on paper.

Certificate of Authenticity: This document, signed by me the artist, is included with the giclée print, verifying that it is an original work of art created and printed by me.

Sunlight & Moisture: Moisture or direct sunlight can damage the ink and paper, so please hang or store your giclée print in a safe location.

Archival Framing / Storage: To prevent deterioration of your giclée print, be sure to frame or store it using acid free, archival materials.

 

* Measure Size Before Matting or Framing: As actual size of print or paper may vary slightly or mistakes in measuring may happen, please wait to acquire matting or framing material until your print arrives and you have confirmed its size.

SHIPPING:

There is no additional cost for shipping within the contiguous United States.

Scheduled to arrive in 7-14 business days.

Cannot ship to P.O. Boxes.

 

PACKAGING FOR SHIPPING:

In order to ship your print to you, it will be carefully rolled up in protective Glassine paper (which is pH neutral & acid-free), put in a sturdy mailing tube, and shipped to you via FedEx or the United States Postal Service.

 

UNROLLING THE PRINT WHEN IT COMES OUT OF THE TUBE:

DO NOT try to take the curl out of the paper by bending it the other way. You could easily buckle the paper and put a crease in it. 

Gently lay the print on a flat surface, putting Glassine paper (that was in the tube) under the print and on top of it. Lay some books on top of the print and give it time to straighten naturally. 

 

TRACKING YOUR SHIPMENT:

 

RETURN POLICY:

If you are not satisfied with your print, get a full refund (or a replacement of the same if it arrived damaged) by notifying me within 14 days and returning the print within 24 days of purchase.