Tell me what you think - and be in with a chance of winning a signed print!

I've decided to venture further into the world of producing and selling prints of my paintings, and I would like your opinion. If you like my work, have perhaps bought my work in the past, would like to buy it in the future, or if you're just one of those people who likes giving your opinion on things (let's face it, that's pretty much all of us), it's your chance to have your say and possibly win a signed Magic Forest print too!

 

'Magic Forest' print

8x8" with a half inch border for framing (9x9" total size)

© Natasha Newton

This is what I would like to do...

As some of you may have seen, I've been offering hand-signed, archival-quality prints of the painting 'Magic Forest' in the shop for a short while now. These have proven to be pretty popular and I've almost sold out, with just a few prints remaining. These were not a 'limited edition', but what is known as an 'open edition', meaning an unlimited number are printed, and at any time I can choose to print more. They have value because they are hand-signed by me, and also because they are professionally printed with archival quality inks on acid free art paper, making the print guaranteed to last for 100+ years.

However, what I'd really like to do is invest in some 'limited edition' prints of my work. The limited edition prints will be printed in the same way, with lightfast archival inks and paper, but they're intrinsically more valuable - and more of an investment - because a certain number will only ever be made. For example, a limited edition set can consist of 20, 50, 100, 200 or even 500 prints - the number is up to the artist, so it could be a large limited edition run or a small run, but the important thing is that each print will be signed AND numbered by hand (e.g. 15/20 - meaning that your print is number 15 out of a total of just 20 that exist worldwide). Because of the rarity, and the fact that after the edition has sold out no further prints exactly like those will ever be made again, they become quite valuable. They're a great way of purchasing something from the artist that has value (the value may even rise over time) but at the same time they're more affordable than an original painting. I'd still recommend investing in original artwork if you can possibly afford to, because it's still the most valuable way of buying art, and even though high quality prints look amazing, it's not on the same level as owning and viewing the original painting. But they're a great alternative!

 

So what do you need to do?

Basically, I'd like to know from you which paintings YOU think I should consider making into limited edition prints. All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning one of the open edition, hand-signed Magic Forest prints (as seen above) is to go to my website: www.natasha-newton.co.uk and have a look at the various paintings on there (they're now separated into sections, as you will see). Then come back to the blog and leave a comment below, at the bottom of this post, telling me which painting or paintings you think would work best as a print, or which one you'd be most likely to buy as a print. That's all you need to do! If you feel like it, you can expand upon that and tell me exactly why you like a certain piece, subject, or series, but that's entirely up to you. I'll give you a week to leave your comment (one per person, please) and when the week is up, someone will be chosen at random to win a signed Magic Forest print. Et voila!

I look forward to reading your suggestions. Thank you in advance for your help.

Comments

[Sarah]

I love Intermission 2.

[Victoria Targett]

Definately Intermission 2 (think that's the one we missed out on. Certainly looks like it). Vxx

[Kimberly]

"Silent Sigh 1" and "Monochrome Patterned Feathers" are my favourites. Just because I like black and white illustrations. They are simple, yet so interesting to watch. Nice and clean.

[JenniferJohansson]

Your work is fabulous! I honestly am in love with the whole "Birds & Feathers" collection on your website. Your use of pattern just draws me in.

[Nicky]

Your work of a more painterly style seems to me to be particularly suited to becoming limited edition prints. I particularly like 'Intermission 2' (2009), which, being square, has a very contemporary feel.

[Sharie]

Intermission 2 and watching the rain

[Burutapen]

Norwegian wood 2
Silent sigh 1
monocromes could be easier to reproduce as really good quality limited editions, however, the style of your work is quite beautifull so, colour may work for you... Could be worth checking out various shops which have limited edition prints and maybe ask what sells in terms of size, colors etc... To take as a "guide"
http://www.magmabooks.com/
http://www.printroomlondon.com/
good luck, hope you succeed!

[Kirsten]

Future Growth was one I was really drawn to but couldn't have afforded the original.

Silent Sigh 1 would be fabulous as a print I think. Also, Five Constellations, Dreaming and Dreaming Birds. Plus Norwegian Wood 1, Snow Song, Patterned Landscape 2 and May Bird, Intermission 2 and Falling. I hope there wasn't a limit on how many I could choose!

I think I've gravitated toward those which are most striking to me, and would look good in a collection. With a more affordable way to own your pieces I can imagine that there would be quite a few people out there who would be keen to have more than one and group them.

Good luck, really looking forward to seeing this!

[Mary Mochan]

Your work is lovely,lines and colors are so distinctive ,clean ,clear and relaxing .It would be a pleasure to exhibit your work in my home.I think the series "Almost Home #3 is my favorite as a limited edition.It speaks of family ,land and a warm place to open the door and always be "Welcomed"to enter...thank you for giving someone a chance to own one of your paintings.

[Kate]

I love Intermission (first one!), the two Star Watching Birds, and Monochrome Patterned Feathers. I'd buy the feathers right this minute. :)

[Belinda Norrington]

Dreaming Birds and bird portrait one are my choices. Love the monochrome feathers and trees too. Xx

[Hazel]

This is a fabulous idea!
I adore Watching and In The Air 4. When I think of your work I always think of your birds. I love them and have been dropping massive hints to the boyfriend about my up coming birthday :O)

[Michelle]

I love your graphic paintings like "tree lights 2", "giant snowflake" and "patterned landscape 2"

[Laura]

I love your landscape series, particularly your trees. Future Growth is my absolute favorite!

[Erika]

Well you KNOW I love Pattern of the Earth 3:)
Also, anything with snow, stars or constellations.

[Emily S]

"Silent Sigh 1" and any of the black and white tree-trunk paintings you've done. They are my favorite and have a broad appeal--B&W goes with ANY decor, you know?
<3 Emily

[Carmen Raican]

First of all - I love your work! I think that Bird Portrait 1-Constellation Bird, Dreaming Birds (any one), December Forest 1, Falling would look great as limited edition prints. Good luck and I'm sure you'll be successful at this too!

[barbara]

Future Growth - besides being so beautiful, it also sounds auspicious :)

[enrico]

i really love your work, specially the birds on trees. the japanese series are great. the most fabulous print in my opinion is "may bird".

[Cally]

Where to start? I love all your work but these stand out for me:
Star Watching Bird 1
Keeping Watch 1
We're Almost Home (all)
Kiyoshi, Mitsuko + Minako Birds
Snow Song
Patterned Landscape 2
May Bird
Falling
Watching The Rain
Nest Building 2
and, of course, Magic Forest 1 and 2
..hmm, should have just stayed with 'all your work'!

[Honey Pi (from Twitter)]

Finally have time to comment! The paintings which initially drew me to your work are the landscape ones with the little house. The colour scheme and design just feel very comfortable, cosy and balanced. I like this very much, "We're almost home, 3"; although I might like this one even more, "Keeping The Home Fires Burning" (I couldn't immediately track this down on your site, I found it on your flickr account).

I'm not entirely sure whether the raised areas of paint (the impasto fields) would reproduce well?, but if they did then, yes, these two would be my choice. And if pushed to choose one it would be, "Keeping The Home Fires Burning".

[Dragonfly]

Hello! I'm new to your work and blog (came via Twitter). Your wonderful Nest series drew me in. Then I saw your Birds and Feathers and now I know for sure that if you decided to go down the limited edition print line I would definitely become a customer.

It's impossible for me to choose a favourite from the nest series as I truly love them all but I think A Magical World is my favourite from Birds and Feathers for its subtle colours.

Your work is so beautiful - so many subjects that are very dear to me.

[driftwood]

so hard to choose. I think the dreaming birds and the in the air series are just beautiful. Limited edition prints are certainly a good idea, but keep a range of open edition too, which makes a more affordable range as well. perhaps some of each in each series?

[Simon C Page]

Hi Natasha, hope you are well. I would like a print of Moon Gazing Bird.

[Caroline]

I totally adore May Bird. Personally, I love the black but would it be good to print it in other (single) colours that compliment the rest of the collection as well?