Erick Sahler Serigraphs | About
THE ARTIST AND THE ART
Who is Erick Sahler?
I am an American Screen Printing Association certified graphic artist and screen printer who has designed thousands of illustrations, graphics, cartoons and logos on the Eastern Shore of Maryland since 1983. Some of my clients have included Perdue Farms Inc., Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council, Delaware International Speedway, Chesapeake Screen Printing and The Daily Times. Erick Sahler Serigraphs was launched in 2011. In addition to art, I enjoy long family road trips, rooting for the home team, dirt track racing and a good game of fetch with our Chesapeake Bay retriever, Chance.
What is a serigraph?
A serigraph is a fancy word for a silkscreen art print. It was coined around 1940 by combining “seri” (Latin for “silk”) and “graph” (Greek for “to write”) to differentiate fine art silkscreen prints from more commercial silkscreen processes used to print everything from wallpaper to T-shirts.
How are serigraphs different from other art prints?
All my artwork is hand printed. For each color, I create a stencil in a high-mesh screen through which ink is “pulled” with a squeegee. Colors are hand printed one sheet of paper at a time, usually working from the lightest to darkest colors, at a rate of two colors per day. It takes a week or more to complete the printing on most of my editions. While the process is more labor intensive than printing a digital image or giclee, serigraphs are more bold and vibrant than other types of art prints. In addition, small variances in the screen-printing process make each serigraph a unique work of art.
Are serigraphs archival?
Yes. I use 100 percent cotton, acid-free Rising Stonehenge paper for all my prints. The ink used is Nazdar 5500 for prints made in 2011 and TW Graphics 5500 for prints made after 2011. Both are considered archival. The TW Graphics ink is water based and Earth friendly. The mats, art bags and tape I use for packaging my artwork are all acid free.
Do you reprint sold-out designs?
No, all my numbered prints are limited editions, which means they will not be reprinted once they sell out. I chose to work this way to add value for those who buy and collect my artwork.
ONLINE ORDERING AND SHIPPING
How do I pay online?
It’s easy. Go to SHOP and select the print you wish to purchase. Click the “Buy Now” button, which allows customers to use any major credit cards through the PayPal network, even if you are not a member of PayPal.
I’d rather speak to someone in person. Who can I call?
Call me, I’d be glad to take your credit card information over the phone if you are not comfortable buying through the website. My number is 410-845-3774.
I want to buy multiple prints. Is there an easier way?
Yes, call me at 410-845-3774. The website is designed to sell single prints, and charges $12 per order for shipping. For multiple print orders, I can adjust that fee.
How are orders shipped?
The artwork is packaged very carefully. Each print is backed by foamcore and sealed in a clear archival bag. It is then surrounded with bubblewrap and shipped flat in a sturdy cardboard box. I use Federal Express Ground to deliver artwork across the United States and it has always arrived safely.
Do you frame prints?
Yes. Call me at 410-845-3774 and let’s discuss what you have in mind.
CUSTOM WORK, LICENSING AND DONATIONS
I like your style. Would you design a print for me?
I take on custom work as schedules and budgets allow, and I’m interested in projects that promote events and institutions on the Eastern Shore. However, I am not a print shop. Any custom work must involve an original design by myself and an edition of no less than 50 prints. Call me at 410-845-3774 or email me at erick@ericksahler.com and let’s talk.
Do you wholesale your work?
Yes. Call me at 410-845-3774 or email me at erick@ericksahler.com.
Do you license you work?
Again, yes. Call me at 410-845-3774 or email me at erick@ericksahler.com.
Do you donate your work?
I donate prints to nonprofits for auctions and raffles all the time. Giving back is a huge part of my philosophy. To discuss, call me at 410-845-3774 or email me at erick@ericksahler.com.
