Your Endico watercolor original will
be a special treasure for years to come. It has been made to the highest possible standard
of materials and artistic craftsmanship to ensure decades of enjoyment. It is
part of the Endico body of work that has established the style of art called
haute conduite.
Your original is hand painted by Mary Endico using top quality
artist grade watercolor on 100% cotton fiber paper. It is then hinge mounted to
conservation matboard using archival quality linen tape. Paper, tape, matboard and foam
backing are all acid-free to protect from yellowing. In addition the paper, matboard and
backing are buffered to protect from fading, bleeding, and environmental damage. If framed
the painting is enclosed by a rigid metal frame with glass overlay to further protect and
stabilize.
Endico watercolors are painted and assembled under a color
corrected light source to give the most uniform representation of classic north light
conditions. This allows them to retain their character when displayed under the broadest
possible range of lighting types.
As any fine article your Endico original should be handled in a
manner befitting its quality and uniqueness. To enhance its longevity please keep it in
the mounting provided. The matboard places a space between the painting and glazing to
protect from condensation. The watercolor is hung from the matboard by a single hinge
method which allows the paper to breathe and adjust to changes in temperature and
humidity.
We suggest maintaining an optimum room temperature of 65 degrees
with a 50% relative humidity. At times a slight puckering of the paper may become evident.
This is one of the characteristics a trained observer uses to verify the authenticity of
an original watercolor. The painting should not be subjected to direct sunlight as
discoloration may occur. For more
information about materials see:
Technical White Paper |
