Hello everyone,
First of all, I am Janet Herman. I create reproductions of my textile art and oil paintings in my home studio.
In a former career, I worked in the publishing and printing industries. Creating a printed product from my photography and creating reproductions is a natural expansion of my work in fine arts.
For me, those hundreds of artworks I created over the years remain relevant to me in digital files. The joy and satisfaction that comes with reproducing a copy of my original work, even from years ago, emerge again when printing a new reproduction.
For everyone, I create reproductions to make my work available to anyone interested in owning its likeness, if not the actual original. As expressed to me at art festivals, quilters like them for inspiration towards their own free motion sewing projects. Others, for the same reason most buy reproductions: they look real enough from a few steps away and are affordable.
To clarify, my original artwork includes acrylic paint, fabric medium to bond paint to cotton with heat set, white cotton, quilt batting, cotton backing and embroidery thread. The stitching that quilts the fabrics together also expands the design, color, detail and texture. This enhances the sculptural aspect.
A photographic digital file at high resolution is critical to capturing much of the 3D effect experienced when seeing the painted and stitched textile artwork with your own eyes. The printout is extraordinarily realistic, however, I apologize that the quality is diluted by viewing it on a phone or computer monitor.
The Creative Process
With a megapixel camera capable of high resolution and Photoshop, I am able to size printout dimensions, straighten and fix any skews; and correct lighting or color in the image.
Printing
My Canon inkjet printer has produced excellent results for the past 7 years. I previously tested a printout from the same digital file used for my printer against commercial giclee printers. I'm confident my printouts are equal in appearance, if not better. Canon has longevity standards for its inks. My quality papers are from Red River. My finish is Moab Desert Varnish UV lacquer spray.
Ordering
Reproductions are signed, numbered and titled with editions from only 5 to a few at 25. Your paper reproductions will be trimmed to actual frame size to drop in your frame, or to add a standard mat and glass or acrylic protection. I do have a very limited stock of reproductions that are custom matted. Those are shown in the Reproductions Collection. Prices shown in the Collection will include USPS flat shipping with cost included to lower 48 states in USA. Unmatted reproductions will be USPS shipped rolled or flat, shipping cost included. You will need to make a direct Inquiry to me to purchase an unmatted reproduction by clicking the link on the original artwork's description page.
Handling your reproduction from Janet Herman
If you order a reproduction it will arrive in a flat, rigid mailing envelope. Surface is covered with glassine paper. It will be trimmed to the frame size where the outside 1/4" should cover the edges. You can request it not be trimmed. The back will be marked with date, edition number and my signature. There is no backing board or picture mat. Typically that comes with your frame. If you don't have that, you can request it from me for slight additional cost.
If the reproduction you order is already matted, it will arrive in a 1" thick box. I will do my best to package it well enough to prevent any attempts to bend and mutilate.
Terms of Sale for Reproductions Ordered Online
I accept credit card transactions through PayPal, allowing 7-10 days for me to ship reproduction. I can also mail you an invoice that you can return with your check for an exact amount, allowing 21 days for me to ship reproduction.
The price shown for unmatted reproductions includes domestic shipping (typically USPS), to USA locations only.
Upon receipt, if you see the reproduction is damaged, contact me immediately at the phone number on document in package. Important! Do leave a message for me to return your call. I will attempt to replace as I do ship insured. As for those shipped with matting, we will discuss whether to credit you for the mat or replace it.
If you do not like the reproduction and want a different one, contact me immediately at the phone number on document in package. To exchange it, you will need to pay to return the reproduction to me before I send out a replacement of something else at my expense. I'm far from being Amazon.
If the item was not as ordered or obviously flawed by me in some way, I will refund your return shipping.
IMPORTANT REMINDER NOTES: Reproductions are created on paper, not fabric. They are a printed image and not stitched. The colors you see on your phone or computer may not match in reality. If color matching is important, do not order.
My goal is that we are both satisfied with our transaction. My phone number is included in the shipment where you can phone me (leave message so I can return call!) or text me.
Please message me with any questions.