Art Guide FOR SURFACE VISIONS

Surface Visions art is meticulously produced to the highest standards.  Below is a description of the various elements of our the art work we create.

Certificate of Authenticity

All prints are accompanied by a signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity to maintain the integrity of your print. The authenticity certificate contains the following:

• Title of the Art Work

• Artist's Name

• Artist’s Signature

• Release Date

• Copyright Information

• Title of the Work

• Description of the Edition

• Print date

• Print size

• Edition number

• Surface Visions Certification of Authenticity

Each Certificate of Authenticity is compliant with California Civil Code §1744 which regulates and requires Full Disclosure in the Sale of Fine Prints.

Each framed print comes with an Authenticity Card mounted on the rear of the frame and contains the same information as the Certificate of Authenticity.

Each print also is signed and dated on the lower right coroner on front by the artist.

Caring For Your Art

The best protection for your prints is an archival frame. Keeping prints rolled can damage them over time, and you never get to see them on the wall! Make sure all framing materials are acid free to ensure your work does not deteriorate over time. Plexiglas fronts are durable and much stronger than glass. Plexiglass will not break like glass and destroy the artwork. Use a soft cloth and computer screen cleaner to wipe the front of the frame when needed. Make sure you use soft cloth gloves when handling the print and always have clean hands when touching the print directly. Carefully pull the print out of the tube but do not pull by the end. If you are having the work framed on your own, let the framer remove the work from the tube for you as they are skilled art handlers.

Curator's Tip

Even if your artwork is archivally framed, placement will also affect its longevity. You may be tempted to hang your new work of art on the mantel above the fireplace but keep in mind that this placement will likely subject the piece to extreme heat and possibly smoke. Displaying your piece on a wall that receives direct sunlight is also a less than ideal. By limiting the amount of direct light your artwork will be subject to, you can increase its lifespan, hopefully for many generations to come.