What does the painting/print size actually mean?
My artworks are sized to suit ready-made frames available online or in a retail shop. On the rare occasion that an artwork is a custom size, the words 'non standard size' will be listed in the artwork description.
In Australia, UK and Europe standard measurements are usually in centimetres and in the 'A series' of sizes, ie A4, A3, A2, A1, A0. In the USA and Canada standard sizes are usually in inches. Some frame retailers cater for both. (In the list of online retailers below, I've tried to include suggestions for online framers in the USA and Canada who say they stock 'A' series frames).
All sizes mentioned for my artworks, whether Original Watercolours or Limited Edition Prints are the required frame size.
- Dimensions stated for Original Artworks include the painting itself and the mat (see below for information about mats).
- Dimensions stated for Limited Edition Prints include the print and the white paper surrounding the image. The sizes listed are the frame size if you want to simply put the print into a ready-made frame, as is. For example, an A4 print will fit an A4 frame; an 8" x 10" print will fit an 8" x 10" frame. If you want to mount your print you will need to buy a larger frame.
- If an artwork size is in centimeters, look for a frame that is this size, in centimeters. I've converted these sizes to inches too; however, please note, this conversion may be a few millimetres out as different retailers (on Amazon for example) list slightly different conversions for the 'A series' to inches. For example, three different retailers list A3 (29.7cm x 42cm) as being: 11.5" x 16.5" ; 11.75" x 16.5" ; 11 3/4 x 16 9/16! Google lists the conversion as being: 11.69" x 16.5". If you are concerned about purchasing a frame size that fits/is not standard in your country, please check availability with your desired online store or framer before purchase.
- If an artwork size is in inches, look for a frame that is this size, in inches. Australia, UK and Europe also cater for frame sizes in inches. However, again, if you are concerned about purchasing a frame size that fits/is not standard in your country, please check availability with your desired online store or framer before purchase.
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Is the artwork supplied matted?
What is a mat?
A 'mat' is a piece of matboard, with a hole cut in the middle, to view the artwork, that sits over the painting, acting as a border and 'mounting' the artwork. It overlaps the painting so that the artwork doesn't fall out through the hole. Apart from helping to display your artwork to its optimum, and looking more professional, the mat keeps it off the surface of the glass where condensation can occur and damage it.
Original Watercolours
All my Original Watercolours are supplied matted with a white acid-free mat. The mats I supply are professionally cut to a size to suit the painting by specialist framers Frames Now. They are removable so that you can remat, if you wish with a different colour/shape/size, in case you want to be creative!
Here are two examples of what your Original Artwork will look like. Your painting will be personally signed, the signatures in these examples are for illustration only.
What is a mat?
A 'mat' is a piece of matboard, with a hole cut in the middle, to view the artwork, that sits over the painting, acting as a border and 'mounting' the artwork. It overlaps the painting so that the artwork doesn't fall out through the hole. Apart from helping to display your artwork to its optimum, and looking more professional, the mat keeps it off the surface of the glass where condensation can occur and damage it.
Original Watercolours
All my Original Watercolours are supplied matted with a white acid-free mat. The mats I supply are professionally cut to a size to suit the painting by specialist framers Frames Now. They are removable so that you can remat, if you wish with a different colour/shape/size, in case you want to be creative!
Here are two examples of what your Original Artwork will look like. Your painting will be personally signed, the signatures in these examples are for illustration only.
This Original Artwork fits into an A2 frame (59.4cm wide x 42cm high).
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This Original Artwork fits into an A4 frame (21cm wide x 29.7cm high).
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Limited Edition Prints
My Limited Edition Prints are supplied not matted (mounted). The print size includes the white border surrounding the artwork with the print name, edition number and my signature.
Here are two examples of what your Limited Edition Print will look like. Your print will be personally signed, the signatures in these examples are for illustration only.
My Limited Edition Prints are supplied not matted (mounted). The print size includes the white border surrounding the artwork with the print name, edition number and my signature.
- You can put your print into a ready made frame, as is, as my artwork is sized to fit standard sized frames. For example, an A4 print fits an A4 frame. Or
- You can buy a ready made frame that includes a mat. In this case, an A4 print would fit a frame size bigger, for example, an A3 frame. You will need to look at the frame size and mat size to check that the mat covers the white paper but doesn't cover the print name, edition number and my signature. Or
- You can take your print to a framer and choose whatever size, colour and shape you want and have a custom frame made.
Here are two examples of what your Limited Edition Print will look like. Your print will be personally signed, the signatures in these examples are for illustration only.
This Limited Edition Print fits into an A2 frame (59.4cm wide x 42cm high).
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This Limited Edition Print fits into an A4 frame (21cm wide x 29.7cm high).
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Do you supply your artwork framed?
My artwork is not supplied framed as this is safer for shipping and enables you to choose a frame that suits your individual style and decor.
I recognise that some people may want a framed artwork, particularly if it's to be a gift. If you're able to collect from St Kilda in Melbourne, Australia, I can supply framed artwork; however this is not standard.
In these instances, please contact me and I will let you know the cost of framing and delivery times. I will also charge a cost for time and other costs associated with framing.
All artwork I frame for customers is in a plain black or white wooden or aluminium frame (like the examples below) - I will ask your preference within this range. My standard Returns Policy also applies to framed artworks.
Here are some examples of what your painting will look like when you frame it
Click on the painting to enlarge it. Please note, some have reflections/glare from the camera
Where can I buy online frames to fit my Carin Lavery artwork?
Some people want to simply pop the artwork into a ready-made frame, so I've taken care to size my artwork to fit into standard sized frames, available in Australia, the UK, (the rest of) Europe (the UK is still in Europe at the moment!), the USA and Canada. In the rare instance that a print is only available in a size that is not standard, 'non standard' will be stated in the description.
There are many online stores that stock ready-made frames; I've listed two in various countries, below, to try to help you. Whilst I've tried to only include online framers that stock standard-sized frames, stock available can change - and not all stock all frame sizes. For example, ready-made panoramic frames are hard to come by. (Frames Now in Australia stock frames that fit my panoramic prints).
If you definitely want to purchase a ready-made frame, please check availability with your desired online store or framer before purchase in case frames are out of stock or have been discontinued.
Alternatively, you can take your print to a framer to design a custom frame to suit your creativity!
- Australia: Frames Now (I use this company for all my framing) www.framesnow.com.au
- Australia: Frameshop www.frameshop.com.au/
- New Zealand www.framingonline.co.nz/
- New Zealand: Briscoes www.briscoes.co.nz/
- UK: Picture Frames.co.uk: www.pictureframes.co.uk/
- UK: Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk
- France: Amazon www.amazon.fr
- France: Cadre Nielsen http://www.cadre-nielsen.fr/
- Germany: Bilderrahmen https://www.bilderrahmen-kaufen.de
- Germany: Rahmenwerk https://www.rahmenwerk.de/
- Spain: Lafabrica del cuadro http://www.lafabricadelcuadro.com/
- Spain: Enmark 2 http://www.enmark2.com/
- USA: Art to Frame (They seem to sell A4, A3, A2 frames as well as frames in inches) http://www.arttoframe.com
- USA: Amazon (They seem to sell A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 frames as well as frames in inches) https://www.amazon.com/
- Canada: Canada On Canvass (they sell wooden and metal frames too) www.canadaoncanvas.com
- Canada: Amazon (They seem to sell A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 frames as well as frames in inches) www.amazon.ca/
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Details about your Original Watercolour
An Original Watercolour is a one-off painting, making a very special gift. I may reproduce the image in a different way, for example as a Giclée print or a greetings card; however, if you're the owner of the Original Watercolour, you have the only unique, original item.
Each is personally signed by me (the signatures on the paintings in the Shop are illustrative only) and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
All my Original Watercolours are supplied professionally 'mounted', with a white mat (border), cut to a size that suits the size of the painting. They are not supplied framed as this is safer for shipping and allows you to frame to suit your style, room and decor.
Each listing in the Shop includes details of the required frame size, which, in most cases are standard frame sizes in Australia, UK and Europe. If this isn't the case, the painting details will include 'non standard size'. Some of the frame sizes are also available in the USA and Canada; however, please check before purchasing.
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An Original Watercolour is a one-off painting, making a very special gift. I may reproduce the image in a different way, for example as a Giclée print or a greetings card; however, if you're the owner of the Original Watercolour, you have the only unique, original item.
Each is personally signed by me (the signatures on the paintings in the Shop are illustrative only) and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
All my Original Watercolours are supplied professionally 'mounted', with a white mat (border), cut to a size that suits the size of the painting. They are not supplied framed as this is safer for shipping and allows you to frame to suit your style, room and decor.
Each listing in the Shop includes details of the required frame size, which, in most cases are standard frame sizes in Australia, UK and Europe. If this isn't the case, the painting details will include 'non standard size'. Some of the frame sizes are also available in the USA and Canada; however, please check before purchasing.
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Details about your Limited Edition Giclée Print
Giclée prints are of superior archival quality, light fastness and stability. They make an affordable, high quality present, or gift for yourself. Limited to a maximum of 50, there will only ever be a maximum of 50 in the world, making them extra special.
All my prints are created from my original watercolours. If you can't decide which one to give, you can also send a Gift Card with different price points.
I may use the image in a different way at some time in the future, for example for greetings cards; however, when the 50 Giclée prints have been sold, it will not be possible to buy one.
They are a versatile gift idea as, whenever possible, my prints come in standard frame sizes available in Europe, UK, Australia, the USA and Canada. They are not supplied framed as this is safer for shipping and allows you to frame to suit your style, room and decor.
Each is personally signed by me, with the name of the print and the edition number (the signatures on the paintings in the Shop and the edition number, shown to be 3/50 are for illustrative purposes only). Each also comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
What is a Giclée print and why is the distinction from other prints important?
The Definition : Giclee (zhee-klay) - The French word "giclée" is a feminine noun that means a spray or a spurt of liquid. The word may have been derived from the French verb "gicler" meaning "to squirt".
The Quality : The quality of the giclee print rivals traditional silver-halide and gelatin printing processes and is commonly found in museums, art galleries, and photographic galleries.
The Market : Numerous examples of giclee prints can be found in New York City at the Metropolitan Museum, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Chelsea Galleries. Recent auctions of giclee prints have fetched $10,800 for Annie Leibovitz, $9,600 for Chuck Close, and $22,800 for Wolfgang Tillmans (April 23/24 2004, Photographs, New York, Phillips de Pury & Company.)
The Term : The term "giclee print" connotes an elevation in printmaking technology. Images are generated from high resolution digital scans and printed with archival quality inks onto various substrates including canvas, fine art, and photo-base paper. The giclee printing process provides better color accuracy than other means of reproduction.
The Advantages : Giclee prints are advantageous to artists who do not find it feasible to mass produce their work, but want to reproduce their art as needed, or on-demand. Once an image is digitally archived, additional reproductions can be made with minimal effort and reasonable cost. The prohibitive up-front cost of mass production for an edition is eliminated. Archived files will not deteriorate in quality as negatives and film inherently do. Another tremendous advantage of giclee printing is that digital images can be reproduced to almost any size and onto various media, giving the artist the ability to customize prints for a specific client.
The Process : Giclee prints are created typically using professional 8-Color to 12-Color ink-jet printers. Among the manufacturers of these printers are vanguards such as Epson, MacDermid Colorspan, & Hewlett-Packard. These modern technology printers are capable of producing incredibly detailed prints for both the fine art and photographic markets. Giclee prints are sometimes referred to as Iris prints, which are 4-Color ink-jet prints from a printer pioneered in the late 1970s by Iris Graphics.
About Digital Pigment Prints
The term "pigment print" is used generally for any type of printed image that uses strictly pigments. Pigment printing processes have been utilized since the middle of the 19th century. The image stability of pigment printing is superior to that of any other method of printing, including traditional silver-halide or metal-based.
Digital inkjet printing has seen a surge in the use of the pigment ink as ink sets have been refined to be compatible with the latest in high-resolution inkjet technology.
Where archival dye-based ink sets exhibit excellent color gamut, pigment inks excel in permanence. A dye is molecularly soluble in its vehicle, but pigment is not. Pigment particles tend to be large enough to embed into the receiving substrate making them water-resistant. The particulate nature of pigment inks ensures their archival superiority. A particle of pigment is less susceptible to destructive environmental elements than a dye molecule.
Many digital papers have coatings which enhance color gamut. However, these delicate coatings are susceptible to scuffing and scratching, and diminish the archival properties of the print. Prints made with coated substrates are not considered true digital pigment prints.
Considering the above factors, we define a digital pigment print, sometimes referred to as a pigmented paper print, as a digital image rendered onto an uncoated, natural fiber substrate with pigment inks.
This information has been kindly reproduced from www.gicleeprint.net
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Details about your Canvas Print
Canvas prints can make a great statement in a room, don't require framing and are ready to hang!
All my canvas prints are created from my original watercolours. They're light in weight and are a practical choice for big bold artwork, whether abstract, landscape or illustration. They're great fun - and safe - for children's bedrooms and make wonderful gifts.
My canvases are delivered direct from my canvas supplier and are therefore unsigned. I mail your Certificate of Authenticity separately. My artwork is printed on 360gsm matte cotton stretched canvas over a durable 3cm thick wooden frame, with UV-resistant ink using modern and colour-correct printing technology. The frame is made from durable thick wood, which prevents the canvas from bending.
Canvas prints can make a great statement in a room, don't require framing and are ready to hang!
All my canvas prints are created from my original watercolours. They're light in weight and are a practical choice for big bold artwork, whether abstract, landscape or illustration. They're great fun - and safe - for children's bedrooms and make wonderful gifts.
My canvases are delivered direct from my canvas supplier and are therefore unsigned. I mail your Certificate of Authenticity separately. My artwork is printed on 360gsm matte cotton stretched canvas over a durable 3cm thick wooden frame, with UV-resistant ink using modern and colour-correct printing technology. The frame is made from durable thick wood, which prevents the canvas from bending.
Most of my canvases have a 'gallery' wrap, meaning that the print wraps itself around the sides of the canvas as well, extending the length of the image. Occasionally, they will have a 'mirror' or 'solid' wrap instead, due to the shape of the painting that's being printed and where the image sits. The mirrored edge copies about 2 inches from the side of the image and prints it as a continuation to the sides of the canvas, the solid edge features a solid colour wrapping around the canvas. See below for examples.
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Do you have a guarantee?
It is very important to me that you are happy with your purchase. My aim is to provide you with a painting that adds joy to your life, or a gift that you're excited to give to someone special to you.
I give a 100% money back guarantee if the artwork is not fit for its intended purpose (ie is damaged).
I’m sorry, but as a small sole trader, I’m not able to offer refunds due to change of mind, incorrect selections or if you don’t like the product upon receipt.
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Policies and Small Print
I've tried to think about all the information that you might wish to see, including the small detail and my policies. I encourage you to read these, particularly the Shipping and Returns Policy before purchase.
These are all also in my Terms and Conditions
