Spike Print Studio

What is an original print?

An artist conceives and produces an original print through one or more printmaking techniques. The artist can use either classic printmaking techniques such as lithography, etching, relief and screenprinting or digital manipulations to produce an original fine art print.

To make an original print takes skill and time. Each print requires individual attention to achieve accurate overprinting known as registration. Each colour and tone is manually created on individual plates or screens and then printed.

When an original artist’s print or painting is copied (usually through a photographic process) and then printed using commercial processes such as giclee, it is called a reproduction and not an original print. It is really no more than a high quality poster.

Most original prints are made in limited editions of 10 - 50 to a maximum of 250, agreed and signed by the artist.

Spike Print Studio Loan Scheme

Spike Print Studio has access to a number of Limited Editions and series of prints by our members that can be loaned to a number of offices and organisations (such as hospitals) within Bristol and the region. Artwork can also be purchased, commissioned, and displayed. We have access to well established and mid-career local, national and international artists. All the shows are offered with an experienced artist or lecturer available to talk about the work.

Our flexible plans allow organisations and businesses to cater for their individual needs - how many works they require and how frequently they will want to change them.

• Gain access to high quality, unique works of art to enhance your business premises without having to outlay large amounts of valuable capital.
• Create a professional and stylish image for your business premises.
• Create a better working environment for your employees.
• Advertise your success and enhance your image to your clients through quality artwork.
• Let your choice of art make a positive statement about your organisation.
• Update your image to refresh your look and change your art as often as you need to.

(Colour woodcut by Peter Reddick)

What to do:

1. Contact Spike Print Studio
2. Email irena@spikeprintstudio.org or call 0117 929 0135
3. Select Artwork. Make an enquiry either by arranging to come in and view work or by seeing it online.
4. Reserve Artworks. We will reserve and check availability of the work.
5. Rental Agreement and Insurance. After finalising the selection, we require you to provide insurance cover on the artwork. A contract is sent to you for confirmation and signature.
6. Payment. Method of payment to be arranged. Check rental fees in the details of individual pieces of artwork
7. Delivery. All artworks are framed and ready to install. Spike Print Studio can arrange delivery of artwork. If required, professional installation can be arranged. You are responsible for all costs associated with transport and installation.
8. Expiry of Agreement and return of artwork. Prior to expiry of the agreement, Spike Print Studio will contact you regarding the renewal of your Agreement or if you prefer, a changeover of your artworks. Spike Print Studio can arrange for the collection of the artworks if necessary.