Scanning as a compositional checkpoint
Finished paper works are scanned at high resolution to capture pigment granularity and collage edges. The scan becomes a checkpoint to evaluate balance before any digital expansion occurs.
Digital Layering: Extending the Paper Surface
A guide to how scanned textures and digital layering extend hand-made mixed media works while preserving the tactile integrity of the original piece.
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Extending scale and rhythm
Digital layers extend the original composition without erasing its hand-made character. New rhythm emerges from duplicated textures, subtle color shifts, and expanded negative space.
Print integrity and editions
Limited editions are produced with archival inks and papers. Each print reflects the material history of the original, preserving a sense of tactility and depth.
Frequently asked questions
Does digital layering replace physical materials?
No. Digital work is built from scans of physical pieces, and the tactile surface remains the foundation of the final composition.
How do digital prints relate to original works?
Each print is produced in limited editions with archival standards and is treated as a distinct work derived from the original mixed media piece.