Allegory

Allegory has been used widely throughout the history of art, and in all forms of artwork as a devise in which characters or events represent or symbolize ideas and concepts. A reason for this is that allegory has immense power of illustrating complex ideas and concepts in a digestible, concrete way.

AP – Artist Proof

Traditionally, Artist Proof prints are the first prints (perhaps 10 or 20) from a limited edition run. They are, in essence, a proof of the rest of the run. It’s similar to a wine sommelier pouring a small sip of wine for the host to approve the full bottle of wine. If the host approves, the sommelier serves the wine to the full table. Likewise, if the artist approves the quality of the proof run, the printer continues with the full run. These prints are considered the best of the best. These prints are given to the artist in addition to the regular print run. Artists sell these prints at a higher price due to their higher quality.

Archive Collection

Images published years after they were originally painted.

Archival Pigmented Printing

Archival pigment printing denotes a printmaking process incorporating refined particles of pigment that are resilient to the environmental elements that commonly degrade and erode dye molecules shortening the life of a print.

A pigment-based ink uses solid particles of pigment powder suspended in the ink itself to transfer color. This type of ink is more durable than dye-based inks because it resists fading for longer and doesn't smudge as much when drying.

Artist’s Canvas Edition

The Artist’s Canvas Edition is a limited edition (329 copies) printed on archival, acid-free artist’s canvas. Each print is personally signed and numbered by Duane.

Atelier

Literally meaning “workshop,” atelier came to define a group of craftsmen or artists who learn from a master.

Chiaroscuro

Literally translated as light-dark. This painting technique utilizes both light and dark areas of the scene to help convey mood. Duane uses the clear contrasts prevalent when he incorporates numerous light sources in his paintings.

Collection/Series

A group of images that share a subject matter.

Conservation Edition

The Conservation Edition is an open edition printed on AquaPearl paper. This is the same high-quality reflective paper on which we reproduce all of our aquatic paintings. Images come in three sizes: 8” X 10,” 11” X 14,” and 16” X 20.” Some images are cropped to fit these three formats. When you order a Conservation Edition print you’ll see the image as it will appear in your print. Duane contributes a portion of the proceeds from every Conservation Edition print to aquatic wildlife conservation efforts.

Giclee

The process by which a Duane Geisness Fine Art Print is created through an extremely meticulous and high-quality practice of printmaking. The latest large format printers, lightfast inks, and light calibrations are used to achieve the finest color replication of the original.

Highlighting (Hand-embellishing)

The brush painting process by which Duane applies extra luminosity, texture, and dimension to a Collector’s Master Medallion Limited Edition Print.

Limited Edition

Images published in a finite or limited number. Limited Edition images cannot be printed beyond their predesignated edition quantity. Limited Edition prints will have their specific print number and their edition designation displayed by the signature block, usually in the lower right corner of the image thereby making each Limited Edition print unique.

Master Medallion Edition

The Master Medallion Edition is the ultimate expression of detail, artist involvement, and collectability of any edition issued. Each Master Medallion Edition is extensively hand-highlighted by Duane. Enhancing the exclusivity of the Master Medallion Edition is the Medallion seal located on the bottom right corner of the print. To signify authenticity, the Master Medallion Edition is hand-signed and numbered by Duane. It also comes with a certificate of authority to authenticate that it is a unique fine art print. Master Medallion Editions are limited to 50 copies of each print regardless of size.

Medallion Edition

The Medallion Edition is for the discriminating collector who wants an affordable fine art print. Every Medallion Edition print contains the same attention to detail and artist involvement as any of our editions. Each Medallion Edition has the Medallion seal located on the bottom right corner of the print to establish its authenticity. Medallion Edition prints are hand-signed and numbered by Duane. Medallion Editions are limited to 329 copies of each print regardless of size.

Narrative Panorama

A painted landscape or scene, which tells a story. Fishing with Grandpa, The Bells, and Flying Lessons are examples of Duane’s Narrative Panorama.

OE – Open Edition

Prints or lifestyle goods that are not limited in quantity to a pre-assigned edition number. Canvas Classics, Gallery Wraps, gift prints, Inspirational’s, and Posters are all popular Open Edition Duane Geisness Fine Art products. Open Edition products are not signed or numbered but are manufactured to Duane’s unwavering high standards.

Pigment

A pigment is a material that changes the color of reflected or transmitted light as the result of wavelength-selective absorption. This physical process differs from fluorescence, phosphorescence, and other forms of luminescence, in which a material emits light.

Remarque

A remarque is a drawing or symbol on the verso or reverse side of the image. Duane often uses the back of Limited Edition canvases to personalize the image for the edition or for a specific image owner.

Verso

The backside of a paper or canvas.