1. What is the difference between printing on canvas and on Arches paper?
A print on canvas is a reproduction of an original work on a canvas. These are high-quality prints, signed, numbered, offered in limited series and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Arches paper is a high-quality paper known for its resistance to discoloration as well as for the bright rendering of colors. These types of impressions must be framed. Like prints on canvas, prints on Arches paper are also signed, numbered, offered in limited series and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
2. What is the difference between stretched on a wooden frame and not stretched?
A canvas stretched on a wooden frame is a work ready to be hung on the wall, while a canvas without a wooden frame is delivered rolled in a rigid cardboard roller and the stretching is at the expense of the buyer.
3. What is the deadline for an order of prints?
The production time for ordering a print on canvas stretched on a wooden frame is three weeks and a week for a rolled canvas (without a wooden frame).
As soon as the order arrives at the workshop, it is signed, posted the same day and an email is sent to the customer to inform him of the shipment. If it has been agreed with the customer to pick up at the workshop, the customer is notified by email on the day of receipt to plan the pick-up date.
4. What is the deadline for ordering prints on Arche paper?
The production time for ordering an Arches paper print is about one week.
As soon as the order arrives at the workshop, it is signed, posted the same day and an email is sent to the customer to inform him of the shipment. If it has been agreed with the customer to pick up at the workshop, the customer is notified by email on the day of receipt to plan the pick-up date.
5. How much does an original work cost?
As of today (February 2023) the cost of an original canvas is:
Regular work:
$2.80/ square inch (1200 to 1400 square inches) $2.35/ square inch (1401 to 2200 square inches) $2.10/ square inch (2201 to 3599 square inches) $2.00/ square inch (3600 and more)
OBSCUR collection (work on rusty steel plate):
$3.00/square inch (1920 square inches and less) $2.80/square-inch (1920 square inches and more)
6. What is a print SIGNATURE?
A SIGNATURE print is a canvas print on which different materials are applied (e.g. paint, gold leaves and mortar) to create texture. The goal is to create a work that is visually as close as possible to an original work, at a more accessible cost.
These works are signed, numbered, offered in limited series and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
7. What is a painting from the OBSCUR collection?
The works in the OBSCUR collection are created on rusty steel plates that have undergone a controlled corrosion process. Several layers of anti-rust varnish are then applied to the plate to stop the process.
It is only after these steps that the creation of the work begins with the application of acrylic paint on the plate and is again protected with the application of a varnish.
The final work weighs between 18 and 23 kg and an anchoring system is provided to allow solid and safe hanging.
8. What are the steps to order an original work?
The first step is to contact Didier to validate the next available range at his schedule and the prices in force.
To reserve your place, a first deposit will be requested in order to freeze the price.
Two months before the start of the creation of your work, you will be contacted to confirm the choice of subject, the size of the canvas and the desired colors. At this time, a second deposit will be requested.
9. What is the maximum size of a print to be eligible for delivery?
All formats of a print on canvas (not stretched on a wooden frame) or on Arches paper can be sent by mail in a rigid cardboard roll.
As for printing on canvas stretched on a wooden frame (work ready to be hung) the maximum size for postal delivery is 30x36
10. What are the delivery costs when I buy a print online?
- Printing on canvas stretched on wooden frame: $65
- Printing on non-sted canvas (rolled): $40
- Printing on paper Arches (rolled): $40
11. What mediums does Didier use to create his works?
The mediums used when creating a canvas are acrylic painting and mixed techniques such as airbrush, gluing, mortar, metal sheets.
12. Are the works painted directly on an enlarged photo?
No. All of Didier's works are entirely hand-painted.
13. How long does a work take to create?
Between 30 and 50 hours. It all depends on the size of the canvas.
14. Is the purchase of art tax deductible?
The art is tax deductible for companies, your accountant will be able to explain the technicalities.