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Polar Bear World Limited Edition Prints 
All prices are in Canadian Dollars $99.95 each Archival
11" x 14" print $149.95 each Archival
16" x 20" print 199.95 each Archival
20" x 30" print
plus shipping and taxes where applicable
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Aqua | 2. Boreal
Overture | 3. Polar
Five | 4. Polar
Chain Gang | 5. Polar
Gold |  |  |  |  |  | 6. Polar
Pride | 7. Polar
Bliss | 8. Polar
Liaisons | 9.Nature's
Anomaly | 10. Kindred Spirits of the North |  |  |  |  |  | | 11. Boreal Symphony | 12. Cruising the Hudson | 13. Polar
Precious | 14. Polar
Love Bite | 15. Polar Endearment |  |  |  |  |  | 16. Polar
Triumph | 17. Precious Moment | 18. Golden Gladiators
of the
Hudson | 19. Polar
Squall | 20. Polar
Ice Cubes |  |  |  |  |  | 21. Boreal
Retreat | 22. Boreal
Siesta | 23. Ice In The Cosmos | 24. Northern Watch | 25. Celestial Watch |
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Facts About PBW Archival Prints All Polar Bear World, Limited Edition "Archival" Prints are "Giclee" prints. The process, though relatively new, is now recognized as the most superior of print formats. Color fidelity and steadfastness are among its many fine attributes.
Giclee (pronounced ghee-clay) reproductions were originally developed in 1989 as a digital method of fine art printing. The word Giclee is French for "a spray or jet of liquid." All Polar Bear World Inc Giclee prints are created from an original photographic transparency (Master File) which is later scanned creating a high-resolution digital file and stored on a computer hard drive or other storage media. The digital file is then formatted for production on a high-resolution professional inkjet printer, printing either 1440 or 2880 dpi (dots per inch).
Unlike other printing methods, each image is sent to the inkjet printer individually. This advanced method has numerous advantages. Since each piece is individually produced, inventory costs for the artist are kept low, these savings are passed on to the collectors by way of pricing and larger selections. There is no wear-and-tear on plates, excepting paper variations, each image is identical, first to last in the series. Additionally, prints are fresh and clean not having suffered long storage periods. Edition quantities specified by the artist are limits, in many cases, the full edition size may never be produced. Thus, increasing the potential investment value of those prints purchased by the collector.
Some of the advantages of Giclee reproductions: The artist prints only as needed without large up-front capital obligations and the storage problems associated with traditional lithography. Again the economy of the process offers economic and quality advantages. In an direct way, the process affords the collector a larger selection. The artist can present more works. Artists can produce inventory in response to the market demands.
Giclee reproduction is the fastest growing innovation in the fine art market at this time. This contemporary technology produces incredible detail and brilliant colors. The actual (versus perceived) image resolution is higher than with traditional lithography, resulting in crisp contrast with rich, vibrant colors. Artists may enhance and personalize their images by adding finishing touches such as adding titles and colored borders.
Polar Bear World Giclee prints are produced on high quality, Epson Archival Photo papers, and specially produced “Chrome” based “Archival” inks. The combination of specialty inks and Archival papers produce brilliant, accurate colors. Life-span estimates of prints by third-party tests indicate longevity in excess of 100 years. However, it is recommended that collectors handle these prints as they would all their treasured print collections. It is appropriate to protect the paper from moisture under glass which also protects the print from airborne residues and to some degree, provides a UV light protecting layer. No print should ever be exposed to direct sunlight.
FOR THE COLLECTOR (Investor): First, understand that art has provided many collectors with an investment that has proved very useful through the centuries. Also one should consider art as an experience of the human senses rather than just an investment, allowing an appreciation of life's visual rewards. However if one must consider art primarily as a financial investment then the Giclee process takes on special dimensions that the serious collector (investor) ought understand.
The lithograph and mechanical silk screen processes, more traditional printing methods, require fairly large multiple runs be made during a single print session. The numbering of prints has allowed the collector and artist to determine the order of the prints manifested from these sessions. Typically the earlier numbers have proven more value under the observation that the earlier prints are more likely to resemble the artists' intention. Example: in the lithography process a wear on the plates may cause latter numbered prints to lose line quality and color separation. Secondly, a large inventory of finished prints is guaranteed unless for some reason they might subsequently be destroyed.
In the Giclee process the digital files do not deteriorate in production or storage. Thus, the first Giclee print and last are identical except for paper variations, which guarantee that each print is unique without degradation of quality from first to last. There is no inventory necessary with the Giclee print. Prints are most often produced to order. This is a significant point of consideration for the serious investor. Example: let's say a Giclee print is offered in a series of 1000. This does not mean that 1000 prints have been created, only that the artist intends (has committed to) print no more than this number. It may be that some lesser number is ever printed. Thus, total print run numbers does not mean that the maximum print run will ever be printed. The collector can be assured, the artist employs professional standards and uses archival materials throughout, ensuring that luxurious long-lasting artworks will be obtained by way of the Giclee process.
This artist personally controls the mastering of all Polar Bear World digital files, which are reproduced in print medium on an Epson professional “UltraChrome” InkJet Printer. The Giclee specialist (myself, the artist), has established a tradition for superior world class quality. The Giclee specialist examines all digital print files and prepares all proofs. ICC profiles are embedded to the digital print file by the artist to ensure color integrity. Every print produced is proofed by the artist ensuring rigid quality control. Also rest assured the digital print file is maintained at a secure location along with the Master File. Once an edition is completed the digital print file is permanently archived thereby insuring the integrity of the edition. If you require further information contact us and we will be pleased to assist you in making a final decision.
Wayne R. Bilenduke |
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