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The Story
A former mentor urged me to copy Abbott Handerson Thayer’s 1890 rose painting, a tried-and-true way to sharpen your skills. As I worked, I started pushing the piece—gluing strips of dictionary pages, scraping and glazing color, then carving back into the paint to re-find petals and leaves. It’s less a faithful reproduction and more a dialogue between classic still life and my love of books, with layered texture and loose, painterly edges that keep the roses alive.
Print Details
Paper & Printing: Museum-quality giclée prints on acid-free paper, ensuring true-to-original colors and exceptional longevity
Edition: Each print comes with a signed certificate of authenticity
Care Instructions
Always handle prints with clean, dry hands
Handle prints by edges when unframed
Store flat in a clean, dry place
Shipping & Packaging
Prints up to 8×10 come placed on supportive backing board in clear, acid-free plastic sleeves
Larger prints are carefully rolled in Glassine sheets and shipped in secure mailing tubes
I carefully package all prints from my home in Lahaina, Maui
Each print comes with a certificate of authenticity and hand-written thank-you note
Shipping time varies by destination, but you'll receive a USPS tracking number as soon as your print ships, so you can follow your print's journey from Hawaii to your doorstep
Framing Recommendations
The most common sizes (8x10, 11x14) fit into off-the-shelf frames, and less common sizes are easily available through Amazon, while custom framing is available at local frame shops for larger sizes or specialty presentations.
When framing, I recommend using UV-protective glass or acrylic to shield your print from sun damage. Regular glass works well for indoor spaces away from direct sunlight, while museum glass offers maximum protection and reduced glare.
For a professional finish, consider working with a local frame shop, where experts can guide you through options like float mounting (where the print appears to hover within the frame) or traditional matting to enhance the presentation of your piece.
