Alice Gipps - International Equine Photographer

Fine Art Print Products

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Framed Fine Art Prints          ~ Creating art through passion and photography~

Produced in a certified Hahnemuhle print studio, Alice's Fine Art Prints are consistently high quality and assured archivability. Its of the highest importance to her that each print is a faithful reproduction of the original image and quality inks and papers are important to bring to life her original vision.

Photographic papers (including Iridium Silver Gloss), premium quality Hahnamuhle and Sonata Fine Art papers or for a more textured look, and one of Alice's unusual ways to display her work, going against tradition - canvas behind glass. A variety of smart frames and mounts are offered in bespoke sizes for open editions.  You can choose a subtle small piece of art work or a huge dramatic centre piece in the size and frame that will suit the room. Visit the 'Home' page for inspiration and to see all the Fine Art Prints available click here.

 

Limited Edition Prints

Limited edition prints are available for those who want something more unique and rare.

A limited edition is a series of identical prints from a particular image which are limited to a one-time printing of a certain number of pieces. The photographer determines the size of the edition, each individual print will be signed and numbered (e.g. 8/25) and every piece comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Alice's limited edition pieces are mostly printed on Hahnemuhle German Etching fine art paper or Photo Rag.  The German Etching paper is a premium heavy weight paper with a fine surface texture, whereas the Photo Rag is more textured. Photo Rag is one of the most recognised and highly versatile  fine art papers used worldwide for its impressive pictorial depth in both monochrome and colour. The exact paper and print run depends on her choice for each individual image. Occasionally Alice will run a limited editions with half of the edition in black & white or in two different sizes, however, there will never be any more than the total number of the edition printed of the particular image and the numbering will be continuous. 

Due to their limited availability, prints from these images become collectable and have a greater value than open and special editions.

The Hahnemuhle German Etching paper, a 310gsm genuine mould-made, heavy-weight archive grade etching paper that has a matt, velvety surface. This paper has a slightly warmer base than Photo Rag, and a marginally more visible felt mark, the faint texture imparted from the blanket during the forming process.

 

Artist Proofs

Historically, artists proofs (AP's) were the first prints pulled from the printing plate when lithograph prints were the main print process. Not only would they have been the best quality when the printing 'stone' was pristine, it was also an important test to make sure the print was ready for the main limited edition run. The artist would generally keep the best 'artist proofs' for themselves however, the high quality and scarcity meant that these artists proofs would reach an even higher price than the subsequent limited edition.

Today, with fine art photographic prints, including artist proofs of a limited edition run carries on from this tradition. However, with digital printing all the images will be of a high standard so it is purely the exclusivity of the artist proof print run that makes them extremely sought after. The number of artist's proofs is normally equal to 10% of the total number of prints in the limited edition, also signed and numbered similarly (e.g. AP 1/5).

When the edition is sold out an artist's proof will go up in value at a greater percentage rate than the limited edition. Normally the artist's proofs are sold out well before the complete edition and their value will begin to increase. 

To go back to the essence of what an 'artists proof' really was, Alice produces only a very small number of AP's, usually on a different medium to the main edition to make it more rare. AP's also come with a Certificate of Authenticity and a written note about her vision behind taking each particular image. Each of these pieces is an investment and will increase in value at a higher rate than pieces from the body of the collection itself.

Sometimes Canvas may be used for its texture or silver-metallic photo paper with its unique Iridium-like surface gives every image a three-dimensional look ensuring that each print truly comes to life. The choice will be made depending on what works with the particular image.

 

Special Edition Prints

Not to be confused with limited edition prints, special edition prints are limited only to 25 of a particular size and medium for that particular image, there is no overall limit on the number variations. This makes special edition prints more collectible than open editions, however, they are more affordable than the limited editions that are more costly due to their finite print run which is never to be exceeded.

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Limited Edition of 25 - 'Leatherwork Detail I'

Open Editions

Open edition prints have no restrictions or limits. These are offered in a variety of sizes on several mediums. For bespoke pieces or supersize these images are the most flexible. Each open edition print will still always come with Alice's signature and a Certificate of Authenticity.

 

Equine Fine Art Photography Book

A collection of Alice's best fine art images all together in one beautiful book.

Great coffee table book or gift for any horse lover.

 

To see a preview or buy a copy - click here

Wall Art

Framed Prints ~ Canvases ~ Blocs ~ Astral ~ HD Acrylic

Images also look stunning when displayed on smart floated framed canvases, simplistic blocs, modern astral aluminium panels and stylish HD Acrylic. Enquire for samples and prices through the contact page.