Greenland is massive and these images are of massive objects. As the artist, I believe my work is best experienced on a large scale. Small sizes do not do the images justice. Phone screens and instagram are also wildly insufficient.
I was shocked to see the prices of printing images on a large scale using commercial labs so I went out and now own three Epson large format printers to print my own. It was a learning journey to master the giclée printing techniques and I now know what I’m doing. The smallest print I make is 11x14.
Everything for sale here was achieved and created from end-to-end by one person: me. These are some of the steps in the process to create these products.
I dreamt of the different parts of Greenland to visit
Planned my solo expeditions
Researched and procured gear for the cold from all over (both clothing and specialty camera gear)
Set goals for my images
Executed the plan and became a travel agent
Traveled from Houston to Frankfurt to Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq to Ilulissat and beyond
Got bumped off flights and stranded for 4 days
Made new friends
Researched the light
Took a chance
Shot the photos with 3 cameras on my person at all times
Survived the journey home 7 times and counting…
Minimally edited the images
Simulated them on a wall with Canvy
Stunned by prices of printing your images online
Bought an Epson P6000 24” from Armadillo Photo Supply in Houston
Painstakingly learned fine art printing and giclée
Developed preference for archival media including Hanemuhle matte, textured papers and exhibition fine art canvas
Wanted to go bigger and bought an Epson P9000 44”
Dropped the Epson P9000, delaminated the print head during a move and replaced it
Made mistakes
Learned from mistakes
Varnished canvases
Started selling to friends and family
Marketing is still a work in progress
Every ink, every paper, every microscopic detail was all me. The price reflects these efforts but I am open to negotiation (respectfully please).
The fixed prices start at $169.00 USD for a high resolution digital download only. A percentage of the proceeds go to charities in Greenland. The 16 is the year 2016 and the 9 is for September, the year and month of my first trip to Greenland in September 2016.
Please inquire here if you’re considering a custom print. You can go to the portfolio and choose your favorite images that I will simulate on a wall based on your preferences.
From $59 USD for my “pre-loved” archival posters