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At mrinalkantimajumder.com, our goal is to offer satisfaction to our customers, and since this website is operated by the artist himself, the customers and visitors will have direct one-to-one experience. In this advisory, we walk you through the process we follow and tips on caring for the artworks. Should you require further information, please contact us at support@mrinalkantimajumder.com.
Graphite and Coloured pencil drawings: The paper used is acid-free, which will not perish over time. My preferred brands are Fabriano, Strathmore, and Derwent. The tooth of the paper varies depending on the nature of the drawing. The surfaces can be smooth or textured. Watercolour papers, Cold pressed or Hot pressed or Vellum Bristol paper are used to achieve the desired results. For Coloured pencil drawing, surfaces used are heavier (at least 100 gsm) or Bristol Vellum paper
Pastel drawings: Papers having tooth and texture are best suited for pastel drawings. The papers used are artist’s grade Watercolour papers of reputed brands like Fabriano, Bockingford, Derwent, Winsor & Newton or Canson Mi-Teintes pastel paper.
Watercolour painting: Paper quality is one of the major factors for watercolour painting. Thin papers will buckle and will end up in an ugly finish. Most of the watercolour artworks are done by us are on Imperial size sheets, which measure 56x76 cms (22x30 inches). The surfaces which are used are either cold-pressed or hot-pressed. All papers are artist-grade and not less than 300 gsm/140 lbs. Brands used are Arches, Fabriano, Bockingford, Lana aquarelle, and Hahnemuhle.The papers are stretched on a wooden board with brown gummed tapes and staples. This ensures that surfaces do not get warped and/or buckled while doing the painting. The surface sizing also affects the water absorbency and the surfaces are chosen based on the type of work is done.
Oil Painting: At least double acrylic primed fine grain cotton canvases are used. Presently, we have a stock of Fredrix brand canvases. Now we have sufficient stock of canvas, and when exhausted, we will ensure that artist’s artist-quality brands are used.
Prints: Gloss and Matt prints are made on 175 gsm archival quality papers. The brands preferred are Canon, Epson,,HP or any reputed manufacturer.. The surfaces are ink receptive and do not spread, which results in sharp and vibrant colours. The canvases used are artist’s artist-quality canvas and the results are sharp and crisp. Collectors prefer canvas prints for their unique look.
Graphite Drawings: The Graphite pencils used must be having leads which can give uniform layering without any scratches. Pencil brands used are Faber Castell, Staedtler, Derwent, Lyra, Kohinoor, Camel and Apsara.
Coloured Pencil Drawings: Pigment-rich coloured pencils are used for the drawings. Major brands used are Caran D'Ache Pablo, Faber Castell Polychromos, Prismacolor Premier, Derwent Artists, Kohinoor Polycolours, Faber Castell Classic, Van Gogh, SoHo Urban Artist, Spectrum Noir and Camel Artists./b>
Pastel drawing: The range of brands is less for pastel drawing, but no compromise has been made to the quality. Both dry pastel sticks and pencils are used. Brands used are Sennelier, Derwent, Van Gogh, Faber-Castell, Mungyo, Lefranc & Bourgeois, Kohinoor, and Peroci.
Watercolour Painting: The Best watercolours, which are pigment-rich and light-fast fast are used. Artist’s quality watercolour tubes as well as pans are used. Here we have the luxury of colour and brand choices. Some of the major brands used are Daniel Smith, Schimnke, Sennelier, Winsor & Newton, Old Holland, Lukas, Holbien, Graham, Grumbacher, White Nights, Da Vinci and Camel.
Oil Paintings: Pigment-rich Artists or professional-grade oil colours are used. The brands of paints used are Old Holland, Petersburg, Amsterdam, Charvin, Sennelier, Schmincke, Winsor & Newton, Lefranc, Holbien and Camel.
Graphite, Coloured Pencils, Pastels and Watercolour paintings are coated with fixatives to prevent smudging and UV rays and stored flat.
Oil paints are first coated with Retouch Varnish after about a week, the artwork is complete. The paintings are hung for about 6 months to dry completely. Final varnish is applied as a final coat. Gloss or Matt varnish or a mixture of both is applied to have the desired look.
The prints are printed, leaving at least 1cm margin on each side. To maintain the aspect ratio, the other ends will have a greater margin. This will enable convenient mounting of the artwork.
All artwork which is larger than A2 size (42x59.4 cms or 16.5x23.4 inches) is rolled with butter or tracing paper. This roll is inserted in a sealed plastic sleeve and finally packed into a cardboard tube with plastic caps at both ends. The sample image is as below:
Artworks of A3 sizes or less are placed on a mounting board, covered with butter or tracing paper. Another mounting board is placed over it and securely taped on the sides. The packing is shipped inside a bubble paper-coated envelope.
Note: The artworks are unframed. This is to save shipping costs, and the customer will have the option to choose the frame of their choice from an expert local framer's shop.
Warranty: All original paintings and prints by mrinalkantimajumder.com are crafted with care and high-quality materials. We warrant that they are free from material defects for 5 years from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover damage caused by mishandling, improper care, exposure to sunlight, moisture, or normal ageing.
To make a claim, please contact us with proof of purchase and a photo of the issue. Remedies may include repair, replacement, or store credit at our discretion.
Display: All efforts have been made to display the images on the website as correctly as possible, but due to colour calibration, light condition etc., the displays may vary from screen to screen. For best viewing we suggest viewing on larger screens like PC’s or Laptops.
Care: The artworks should not be stored for a longer period in the packaging. It should be unpacked at the earliest.
It is suggested to keep the artworks framed and/or stored in a dry and dust-free environment. Graphite, Coloured pencil, Pastel and Watercolour artworks are to be framed with UV-resistant and glare-free glass for best viewing. Alternatively, some prefer to coat and varnish the artworks with cold wax medium and frame them without glass. The look is undoubtedly better than glass-framed artwork. However, professional handling is required to avoid any damage to the artwork.
For Oil paintings, the canvas is to be stretched and can be framed. The surface can be gently dusted in case dust accumulates. If severe dust accumulation happens, expert help is always suggested.
Always avoid direct sunlight from any artwork. For maximum longevity and retention of colours, the artworks are to be in pleasant lighting conditions, and harsh lights are to be avoided.
Artworks are pleasing, bring joy and happiness. Just a little care will make them last long.
We always wish you a very pleasant experience with mrinalkantimajumder.com.