they made subtle adjustments and enhancements until the digital version was just right. A set of fifteen limited edition prints were made from the final digital files. They were signed and numbered by the artist before matting, framing and finishing. “The prints produced by Graphic Sky for me are of excellent quality. Working with Josh and his team let me be faithful to my original paintings while creating a set of prints I am proud to put my signature on,” says Mendoza.
“Taos Mountains” Fine art print on satin canvas.
Antonio Mendoza at work on a canvas in his Santa Fe studio. Antonio is also a well-known musician in Santa Fe and beyond.
Since 2004, Graphic Sky Printing has been providing customized communications and printing for individuals and businesses in Santa Fe and beyond. The wide range of services include graphic design and a variety of printing options from business cards to fine art prints. Bring in your artwork or project today and see the creative options available to you at Graphic Sky Printing.
From Original Canvas to Fine Art Print Local Artist Finds a Printer that Exceeds his Expectations
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hen Antonio Mendoza — a master painter who works in oils and watercolor — decided to have a limited edition set of fine art prints made from some of his original oil paintings, he turned to Graphic Sky Printing. The first step was evaluating the paintings he wanted to reproduce and make initial decisions about print sizes, kinds of paper or canvas, and types of matting and framing that would work best to showcase his art to a broad range of customers.
Mendoza’s paintings have a deep textured surface made with layers of oil paint, giving his works great depth and expansive light. The Graphic Sky team began by digitally photographing his work to optimize the importance of depth and texture using a specialized lighting technique. The goal was to create fine art reproductions faithful to his artistic intent and unique style. Once a high quality digital capture of the oil paintings was in hand, the files were color balanced to match the colors
in the originals, with the output printer and specific paper characteristics in mind. After getting the color right, they scaled the images to the final output size and resolution with a program that uses fractal algorithms to enlarge while keeping the visual integrity of the file. Next, test prints were made to examine the printed output color and light balance against the original paintings. After making minor adjustments, the image was printed at full size. Graphic Sky worked with Mendoza to compare the prints to his paintings, and together
“Every job is different and every artists’ original work is unique. No matter what kind of artwork we reproduce, it is necessary to understand the artist’s intent in order to determine the best reproduction method,” says Josh Weybright, owner of Graphic Sky Printing. “We enjoy working with clients like Antonio; collaboration with the artist greatly improves what is possible in the reproduction process.”
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“Taos Pueblo” Fine art print on cold press archival paper.