{"product_id":"kite-festival-giclee-print","title":"'Kite Festival' Giclee Print","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhile I mostly work in 2D printmaking, I am always astounded at the skill and care that go into 3D art forms, including kite making! There are so many amazing, unique kites in the world, and the really magical thing is that \u003cem\u003ethey can fly\u003c\/em\u003e. (Nothing I've ever made can fly.) I hope this illustration captures some of that childhood magic, and brings back memories of the warm summer breeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece was done in a modern \u003cem\u003eshin-hanga\u003c\/em\u003e style, which was dominant in the early 1900s at the peak of Japanese woodblock technique. Shin-hanga prints are known for their atmospheric realism, and require many dozens of impressions with hand-carved wood blocks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe right caption translates to 'pocket' and 'monster'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe left caption is an excerpt from the Kojiki, one of Japan's oldest written works from the early 700s. The line translates to 'I vow that I shall catch'. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE -\u003c\/strong\u003e You can choose between two paper types for your print:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1) Handmade Japanese Paper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Created by the Kikuchi Studio in Ehime Japan, this paper features a lovely mulberry texture and rough deckled edges. The overall effect makes our giclée prints look like real historical Japanese prints. I'm very proud of these!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2) Western Paper: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a high quality 80 lb cover paper, similar to hot press watercolor paper. My art prints look stunning on its smooth, matte finish. This is the paper I usually bring to conventions, so if you have purchased art from me at a live event, you probably have this paper style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery print is signed by the artist.\u003cbr\u003eMeasures 12x17 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFRAMING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis print looks great in a standard 16 x 20 \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eframe \u003c\/span\u003e(US, Canada) or 40 x 50 cm (everywhere else).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside the frame, you can place your print over a sheet of colored paper for a lovely effect. Canson makes textured paper in many colors. It looks great at a low price. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dickblick.com\/products\/canson-mi-tientes-art-paper-sheets\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHere's a link.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ukiyo-e Heroes","offers":[{"title":"Japanese Paper","offer_id":67927913431339,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Western Paper","offer_id":67927913464107,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/9064\/3243\/files\/WebsiteKiteFestivalGiclee1_transparent.png?v=1793203721","url":"https:\/\/fc6c5a-2.myshopify.com\/products\/kite-festival-giclee-print","provider":"Ukiyo-e Heroes Portfolio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}