A monotype is a one-of-a-kind artwork created by hand by painting or inking a plate and transferring it to paper. Each monotype is unique and cannot be exactly replicated. It’s closer to an original painting or drawing than to a traditional print.
A fine art print (like a giclée or risograph) is a limited edition reproduction of an original artwork. These are made in small batches and signed or numbered to preserve their rarity, but the image itself is reproduced, not handmade.
Why are the limited edition risoprints less than the giclée prints?The price reflects both the materials and the process. Risograph prints are made using a stencil-based process with soy-based inks. They have a charming, imperfect quality and are printed on lightweight paper. They’re beautiful and tactile, but more affordable to produce. In the case of my risoprints, they are a limited edition but do not come with certificates of authenticity.
The limited edition fine art prints I offer are high-resolution inkjet prints made with archival inks on museum-quality, heavyweight Hahnemühle paper. They’re more costly to produce and are meant to last a lifetime without fading, which is why they’re priced higher. They also come with a certificate of authenticity to preserve their value as a limited collector's item.
What decides the different price points for original artworks?
My shop includes two categories of original, one-of-a-kind pieces — each priced according to their purpose, process, and level of resolution.
Original artworks: These are fully resolved, gallery-ready works that represent the core of my current practice. They are released in limited seasonal collections (four times a year), each signed and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. These pieces reflect the depth, time, and intention behind my ongoing body of work — and are priced accordingly as collectible originals.