Video game art dealer from the Netherlands

toxicatom5 · #1 02-26-2012, 01:07 AM

Welcome to the community!

Can you tell me a little more about the Dibond Canvas with Liquid Gloss finish? This appears to be an upgrade as compared with the museum grade, but I have no real knowledge in this area (and don't fully understand based upon the information on the website); is the main difference durability/longevity? Or is the artwork more vibrant on the Dibond?

Any chance you could post a couple photos comparing the two finishes?

Lastly, any idea what the shipping would be to the US for the Dibond Canvas (say 12" by 24")?

I've been looking at these for a couple days and there is one that I would very much like to purchase, just need some more information to help me choose the finish option!

Maarten Brands · #2 02-26-2012, 07:48 PM

@Toxicatom

Great feedback, thanks! I agree that much information on the website must be presented more clearly. These sorts of comments help a lot, thanks!

The basis of every artwork is the Giclee print. These prints can be framed in a wooden frame (traditional), but we also mount these prints on Dibond plates.

The durability and the quality of the Giclee is the same in both instances (museum-grade). So there is no quality difference.

Dibond is what you typically see how they present high-end art photography. It is an aluminium sheet + composite flat surface that ensures the print can't 'bend'. It allows you to hang the print without a "frame". (our frame + dibond options are all 'ready to hang'. The glues we used do not impact the durability.

Personally, for digital created artwork Dibond it my preferred choice (although some people like the more traditional look of framing). When the print is back-mounted on the Dibond plate we pour a 100% transparant epoxy on the front (the liquid gloss). That needs to harden for about a week and then you have a glass like surface with rounded edge. It makes the work a bit more vibrant and 'deep'.

Here is a picture of a Dibond mounted print wih liquid gloss:http://www.candb.com/site/candb/cach...565_marked.jpg

A work with a black wooden frame is on the left: http://www.candb.com/site/candb/cach...565_marked.jpg

We offer a 30 day return policy but we have never have anyone not pleased with the Dibond/Liquid Gloss works

Shipping to the US would probably be about EU 75,-. The prints are delivered in custom packaging.

Any other questions, please let me know!

toxicatom5 · #3 02-26-2012, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Maarten Brands

@Toxicatom

Great feedback, thanks! I agree that much information on the website must be presented more clearly. These sorts of comments help a lot, thanks!

The basis of every artwork is the Giclee print. These prints can be framed in a wooden frame (traditional), but we also mount these prints on Dibond plates.

The durability and the quality of the Giclee is the same in both instances (museum-grade). So there is no quality difference.

Dibond is what you typically see how they present high-end art photography. It is an aluminium sheet + composite flat surface that ensures the print can't 'bend'. It allows you to hang the print without a "frame". (our frame + dibond options are all 'ready to hang'. The glues we used do not impact the durability.

Personally, for digital created artwork Dibond it my preferred choice (although some people like the more traditional look of framing). When the print is back-mounted on the Dibond plate we pour a 100% transparant epoxy on the front (the liquid gloss). That needs to harden for about a week and then you have a glass like surface with rounded edge. It makes the work a bit more vibrant and 'deep'.

Here is a picture of a Dibond mounted print wih liquid gloss:http://www.candb.com/site/candb/cach...565_marked.jpg

A work with a black wooden frame is on the left: http://www.candb.com/site/candb/cach...565_marked.jpg

We offer a 30 day return policy but we have never have anyone not pleased with the Dibond/Liquid Gloss works

Shipping to the US would probably be about EU 75,-. The prints are delivered in custom packaging.

Any other questions, please let me know!

Very, very helpful! Thanks for the info!

nipperkipper · #4 02-26-2012, 09:02 PM

Welcome to the forum

There is some truly fantastic art on your website and as soon as i have budgeted i will be buying some soon.

I have a question however, when browsing the site all the No 1# appear to sold out/unavailable. Is it because these are generally reserved for the creators/directors or do they just sell out very quickly and instantly?

The reason i ask is i know you said you have signed deals with publishers for a upcoming games and i just want to know what my chances are at getting a No 1# 1st of an edition

Maarten Brands · #5 02-26-2012, 10:54 PM

Thanks Nipperkipper!

As for the No. 1's. These just sell out the fastest. We do not reserve them for the artist or creator per se. However, most buyers just click the first number on the list when ordering and don't go specifically for the No. 1's.

The Killzone art just went on sale last Thursday and no pieces will ship for a couple of days yet. If there is a piece that you like and you specifically would want the No. 1 of at this time (or just reserve it - no purchase obligation), drop me a line anytime at maarten(at)candb.com and I can ask the other buyer if he/she would object to taking a No. 2 or other number.

Other than that, send me (this goes for everybody) and email with your contact information in any case and I'll make sure to give you a preview of upcoming new art before it goes online so that you can have first pick.

No problem at all!

ingmar1988 · #6 02-26-2012, 11:13 PM

Very nice site, with great art

Its to bad im a relatively poor student so i cant really afford the bigger prints, but i must say they look amazing.

My favorite is this one

mosavon · #7 02-26-2012, 11:26 PM

I'm so interested in purchasing some of your art, i think its fantastic they are so low in numbers and that you get to choose which number you want.

They look stunning to be honest. I am an appreciator of Art in general so these have very much caught my attention.

nipperkipper · #8 02-27-2012, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Maarten Brands

Thanks Nipperkipper!

As for the No. 1's. These just sell out the fastest. We do not reserve them for the artist or creator per se. However, most buyers just click the first number on the list when ordering and don't go specifically for the No. 1's.

The Killzone art just went on sale last Thursday and no pieces will ship for a couple of days yet. If there is a piece that you like and you specifically would want the No. 1 of at this time (or just reserve it - no purchase obligation), drop me a line anytime at maarten(at)candb.com and I can ask the other buyer if he/she would object to taking a No. 2 or other number.

Other than that, send me (this goes for everybody) and email with your contact information in any case and I'll make sure to give you a preview of upcoming new art before it goes online so that you can have first pick.

No problem at all!

Many thanks for the information, i have sent you a pm with my email address. May i ask how often your site will be updated with art from a new franchise or new game