FAQS
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Q: I’ve seen Lindsay’s prints sold as serigraphs and giclées. What’s the difference?
A: About the Giclée Print
With the advent of the giclée print, the art of fine art printing has become even more precise. Unlike a lithograph, no screens are used in the printing process, giving the final print a higher apparent resolution. In the giclée process, a fine stream of ink containing more than four million droplets per second is sprayed onto archival canvas or paper. The color range is like serigraphy, in that the printing process produces a combination of 512 chromatic changes, with over 3 million colors possible. As always, Lindsay works closely with specially trained printing craftsmen to create a print that captures every nuance of the original painting.
A: About the Serigraph Print
Also known as "silkscreens," these pieces are created in specialized workshops which use a process that individually isolates each color from an original painting. Anywhere from 35 to 120 different colors might be isolated by eye depending on the range of colors on the painting. Stencils are then created for each color on a nylon or silk screen. Paint matching each individual color (again by eye) is then squeeged through a different hinged stencil (screen) for each color onto high quality acid free rag paper or canvas. This process is done by hand (no machines are used), so it is very labor intensive and time consuming; sometimes taking over a year to complete an entire edition. The inks can be printed as rich impastos or thin transparent glazes. The result is a print that is both vivid in hue and displays a rich tactile surface.
Q: What is a Limited Edition?
A: All of Lindsay's Prints (whether Giclées or Serigraphs) are printed in limited editions. Lindsay strictly limits his edition sizes anywhere from 20 to 500. Once all of the images in the edition are sold, no additional images are made and the original file is destroyed. To ensure that the edition consists of the correct amount, each impression in the general edition and each proof is signed and numbered consecutively.
Q: What is a proof?
A: Proofs are designated in three categories: Artists Proofs (AP) are reproductions generated by the publisher for the artist's personal use. Typically five to ten percent of an edition is designated as APs. Publishers Proofs (PP) are generally produced for the publisher’s use and represent a smaller percentage of the edition. Hors d'Commerce Proofs (HC) are produced for various uses including display pieces for dealers and galleries. These days most editions include only APs. The proof giclées are made at the same time as the general edition giclées and hence they look exactly like each of the giclées in the general edition.
Q: Some of the giclées at your website are indicated as 'embellished'. What does this mean?
A: On our website any giclée designated as an "enhanced giclée" or "embellished giclée" has been over-painted in select areas by Lindsay. Thus, each enhanced or embellished giclée becomes unique and individual. Not all our giclées have this feature. Only giclées are embellished. Serigraphs are never embellished. To do so would decrease the value of the serigraph.
Q: How should I care for my print?
A: Both giclées and serigraphs are relatively durable and require little care. If dust accumulates, they can be wiped lightly with a damp cloth. They should not be revarnished. Although the inks on are very stable it is still best to keep your print out of direct sunlight.
Q: I own a Dawson original. What’s the best way to care for it?
A. Lindsay has selected only the finest oil paints, mediums, grounds, glazes, and varnishes available to produce the best results--both visually and also for durability over time. However, even the most meticulously executed paintings should be treated as objects of value, and should be displayed in a way that will allow them to retain their original charm and beauty. For example, the canvas is vulnerable to damage and even the slightest pressure on the front or back of the surface will cause the paint to eventually crack over time. Care should always be taken when handling or storing the painting. Also, intense heat, cold, arid and/or humid conditions should be avoided. For these reasons avoid hanging the painting near a heat source, and away from direct sunlight. If temperature changes are too extreme or abrupt the painting may fatigue over time. Fortunately, today most modern homes have climate controls that the old masters could not have dreamed of. Also, it is important to remember that the old master paintings lasted hundreds of years in the most deplorable conditions imaginable before they were hung in the climate controlled museums of today, and the materials they used were not as permanent as the ones available today. Remember, your painting is meant to be enjoyed and should not be a burden, but taking a little time to care for it now will allow it to be enjoyed for generations to come.
Q: What’s the difference between Lindsay’s brand of Impressionism and the original French Impressionists of the late 1800’s?
A: Although influenced by the French Impressionists Lindsay stamps his paintings with his own unique brand of Impressionism. Using pigments available today which the early Impressionists lacked, he has achieved even greater variations of light and color, and the results are sparkling canvases with contemporary exuberant color. In addition, Lindsay leans towards the American Impressionists and the American Scene Painters of the early 1900’s. Both of these groups used compositions that where classical in structure, and tended to be more realistic than their French counterparts.
Q: I’ve heard Lindsay talk about “euphoric recall” on the Fine Art Showcase. What does that mean?
A: When we remember something that happened in the past that was a good event we remember things better then they actually were. For example, a romantic day at the beach with someone you love would not be remembered accurately. In your memory the sky would be bluer than it was, the sea more brilliant, their smile more wonderful, and the day itself more perfect in every way. This is what Lindsay calls “euphoric recall.” Lindsay has a way of “pushing” those memories into his paintings, and letting others enjoy the moment too. Lindsay does this by using a lot of memory work when he paints his canvases.
Q: Why doesn’t Lindsay use black on his palette?
A. Both Carbon Black and Ivory Black tend to crack over time (we are talking hundreds of years). Lindsay prefers to mix a black with ultramarine blue and burnt sienna. That way he can push the black in a cool or warm direction, so it has more character when added to the painting. In addition, black tends to dull any color it is mixed with, and it is very hard to get a nice clean color after black has been added. This is why most of the impressionists never used black.
Q: Where can I see and/or purchase Lindsay’s paintings and prints?
A: You can see any available paintings we have for sale under the Available Paintings section on this website. In addition, most of Lindsay’s new work is sold through Barry Chappell’s Fine Art Showcase Television Show. Check the main page for time and channel for the next show featuring Lindsay’s work. Also Artagraphix Gallery in Westlake Village, California carries several of Lindsay's prints. Of course, we update this site frequently with new work to view, buy and enjoy, so check back often.
Q: What is The Fine Art Showcase?
A: The Fine Art Showcase (a.k.a. Barry Chappell’s Fine Art Showcase) is the premier art program on television today. It is on the Celebrity Shopping Network, and is a forum for the exhibition and sale of fine art. Lindsay is on the show live every two to three months. Barry likes to interview Lindsay not just because of Lindsay’s great art, but also his extensive knowledge of art history.
Q: What is Marco Fine Arts?
A: Marco Fine Arts is a company that produces some of the finest hand-pulled serigraphs in the country. In addition, they also represent a small and exclusive group of internationally renowned artists including Robert Indiana, Aldo Luongo, John Nieto, and Guy Buffet . Between the years 2000-2003 Lindsay was under an exclusive worldwide contract with MFA, and they sold his originals and limited edition serigraphs. During that time they published four of Lindsay’s images that have sold out.
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