{"id":1633,"date":"2017-05-24T22:39:26","date_gmt":"2017-05-24T21:39:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/?p=1633"},"modified":"2017-05-25T02:01:25","modified_gmt":"2017-05-25T01:01:25","slug":"the-print-shop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/2017\/05\/the-print-shop\/","title":{"rendered":"THE PRINT SHOP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-621\" src=\"http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/slash-web-image-with-copyright-550x660.jpg\" alt=\"slash web image with copyright\" width=\"550\" height=\"660\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/slash-web-image-with-copyright-550x660.jpg 550w, http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/slash-web-image-with-copyright-250x300.jpg 250w, http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/slash-web-image-with-copyright.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-666\" src=\"http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/SLASH-FIRST-PRINT1-660x515.jpg\" alt=\"SLASH FIRST PRINT\" width=\"640\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/SLASH-FIRST-PRINT1-660x515.jpg 660w, http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/SLASH-FIRST-PRINT1-300x234.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We have now done a full inventory of all Limited Edition prints and have updated the <a href=\"http:\/\/johnmcmurtrie.bigcartel.com\" target=\"_blank\">PRINT SHOP<\/a>. \u00c2\u00a0I have 7 Mad Hatter (now only 4) \u00c2\u00a0and 3 Skull Mask prints of Ville left &#8211; that were set aside for an exhibition &#8211; which have now become available. \u00c2\u00a0 That is it for both print runs. \u00c2\u00a0Once they are gone, they are gone! \u00c2\u00a0I have added a beautiful shot of Cristina from Lacuna Coil from the Holborn Studios shoot where we really did smash an 8ft piece of toughened glass. \u00c2\u00a0It is 20&#8243;x16&#8243; \u00c2\u00a0and printed on the most incredibly vibrant 260g Satan paper. \u00c2\u00a0This is a new material for me which I am using on a few select images which suit the style. \u00c2\u00a0I have used the same material for a portrait I shot of the late Sir Christopher Lee which again is just breath taking! \u00c2\u00a0Sir Chris and Cristina are both strictly Limited Editions of only 50 20&#8243;x16&#8243;.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1651\" src=\"http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CRISTINA-SCABBIA-SMASHED-250x300.jpg\" alt=\"CRISTINA SCABBIA - SMASHED\" width=\"250\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CRISTINA-SCABBIA-SMASHED-250x300.jpg 250w, http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/CRISTINA-SCABBIA-SMASHED.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1650\" src=\"http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SIR-CHRIS-250x300.jpg\" alt=\"SIR CHRIS\" width=\"250\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SIR-CHRIS-250x300.jpg 250w, http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/SIR-CHRIS.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I also have Ozzy, \u00c2\u00a0Avenged Sevenfold, Slash, Ghost, Slipknot, Greenday and a few Foo Fighter editions that have all been worked on so they are stand alone pieces of art to hang on your wall.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1470\" src=\"http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/GROHL-LITH-hi-pass-8-bit-LOW-RES-wordpress-242x300.jpg\" alt=\"PHOTO COPYRIGHT JOHN McMURTRIE 2015\" width=\"242\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/GROHL-LITH-hi-pass-8-bit-LOW-RES-wordpress-242x300.jpg 242w, http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/GROHL-LITH-hi-pass-8-bit-LOW-RES-wordpress-534x660.jpg 534w, http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/GROHL-LITH-hi-pass-8-bit-LOW-RES-wordpress.jpg 1336w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 242px) 100vw, 242px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1652\" src=\"http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/foo-fighters-smoke-FB-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"foo-fighters-smoke-FB\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/foo-fighters-smoke-FB-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/foo-fighters-smoke-FB-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/foo-fighters-smoke-FB.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These aren&#8217;t just regular photo prints! What I am trying to do is bridge the gap between photography and fine art by only using select images that will work well on display and using materials similar to that of a screen print or etching.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-944\" src=\"http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/gothic-wings-ad-245x300.jpg\" alt=\"gothic wings ad\" width=\"245\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/gothic-wings-ad-245x300.jpg 245w, http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/gothic-wings-ad-539x660.jpg 539w, http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/gothic-wings-ad.jpg 1732w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 245px) 100vw, 245px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The process from original image to final artwork is time consuming and often difficult. \u00c2\u00a0Each image is test printed adjusted and test printed again by a professional print house in West Sussex (<a href=\"http:\/\/kangarooz.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/kangarooz.co.uk<\/a>) under my supervision until I am totally happy with the final artworks. \u00c2\u00a0Once approved the Limited Edition is printed, numbered, signed and stored in a temperature controlled environment until sold. \u00c2\u00a0The prices in the <a href=\"http:\/\/johnmcmurtrie.bigcartel.com\" target=\"_blank\">PRINT SHOP<\/a>\u00c2\u00a0vary on size, paper used (either satin or GICLEE 100% Cotton, Acid free) and the quantity remaining in the Limited Edition. \u00c2\u00a0Each print is wrapped in protective paper -with its certificate of authenticity and sent recorded, signed for delivery(worldwide) in a heavy duty protective postage tube. \u00c2\u00a0All UK orders P&amp;P are\u00c2\u00a0free and international orders are charged a flat rate.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-982\" src=\"http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/007metallica-cover-213x300.jpeg\" alt=\"007metallica cover\" width=\"213\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/007metallica-cover-213x300.jpeg 213w, http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/007metallica-cover.jpeg 456w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 213px) 100vw, 213px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1637\" src=\"http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_6543-495x660.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_6543\" width=\"495\" height=\"660\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_6543-495x660.jpg 495w, http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_6543-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_6543.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I will be\u00c2\u00a0producing a Metallica edition with James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett in the coming months. \u00c2\u00a0I have also been experimenting with hand made photographic paper and the results are stunning &#8211; each print is totally unique. \u00c2\u00a0The process is very time consuming and difficult\u00c2\u00a0using real silvers to sensitise the paper and real gold to tone the prints. \u00c2\u00a0I will try a few more tests over the coming weeks and display them here first before making a decision on whether to produce a very small print run.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1636\" src=\"http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_6546-495x660.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_6546\" width=\"495\" height=\"660\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_6546-495x660.jpg 495w, http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_6546-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_6546.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1646\" src=\"http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/021-SLIPKNOT-9copy-478x660.jpg\" alt=\"021 SLIPKNOT 9copy\" width=\"478\" height=\"660\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/021-SLIPKNOT-9copy-478x660.jpg 478w, http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/021-SLIPKNOT-9copy-217x300.jpg 217w, http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/021-SLIPKNOT-9copy.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>SLIPKNOT &#8211; NINE (TEST PRINT ABOVE &#8211; COMING SOON!)<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to everyone who has purchased a print. \u00c2\u00a0I really hope you love them as much as I do.\u00c2\u00a0If you have been thinking about buying some art and have space on your wall for something truly unique and different then I hope you consider investing in one of my prints.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks and I&#8217;ll\u00c2\u00a0be back with more updates soon!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/johnmcmurtrie.bigcartel.com\" target=\"_blank\">visit the PRINT SHOP<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color: #ff4b33;\" title=\"PRINT SHOP\" href=\"http:\/\/johnmcmurtrie.bigcartel.com\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1634\" src=\"http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/print-shop-660x561.jpg\" alt=\"print shop\" width=\"640\" height=\"544\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/print-shop-660x561.jpg 660w, http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/print-shop-300x255.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/print-shop.jpg 1971w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We have now done a full inventory of all Limited Edition prints and have updated the PRINT SHOP. \u00c2\u00a0I have 7 Mad Hatter (now only 4) \u00c2\u00a0and 3 Skull Mask prints of Ville left &#8211; that were set aside for &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/2017\/05\/the-print-shop\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1633","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1633","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1633"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1633\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1653,"href":"http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1633\/revisions\/1653"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1633"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1633"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.picturedesk.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1633"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}