FAQ

How will my print arrive?

Your print will arrive wrapped, backed and flat in cardboard by registered post. Please state a safe dry place to leave it, or specify a day you will be home.

How do I recycle the cellophane?

I use a plant based cellophane, so you can chop it into little squares and add to your food waste or compost bin. I don’t use any plastic packaging. The cardboard can be recycled as normal.

What’s an ‘original’ print?

‘Original prints’ are not a reproduction of a painting. They are made in the medium in which they were originally conceived, ie an etching from hand engraved etching plates, a screenprint from hand drawn or colour separated overlays, or a linocut from a handcut lino block. An original print is made by hand; it is a laborious but wonderful process, where artistic and colour mixing decisions are made during the printing process. The great thing about the nature of printmaking means a small edition can be made. This can often mean original prints are a more accessible price than paintings.

What’s a reproduction print?

A ‘reproduction’ print is also sometimes signed and editioned, however it is made when an original artwork such as a painting has been photographed and then digitally printed by machine as a poster or a giclee.

I have previously allowed reproduction posters and prints of my work; you might have bought an unsigned print in Whistlefish galleries, or an unlimited reproduction print from my old website with ‘DP’ for digital print. I am presently only selling my work as original hand made prints or greetings cards.

Can you make me a commission?

Yes you can! :)

Can you customise my print?

Yes, I am always happy to add a special message, a hand written note, or speech bubble. No extra charge.

Can I buy your work for NFTs or use it to train AI and robots?

No

Is your work protected by copyright law?

Oh Yes!