Queen of Hearts art prints are reproductions of an original painting done on canvas board using Turner Acryl Gouache. It was sparked from an idea that I had during the production of my series, “Little Spoofs”. During that time, some of my attention was pulled toward Japanese joshi wrestling. Between 2019 to 2021 I was a big fan of Stardom, watched a lot of Ice Ribbon, and anything else that I could get my hands on. One of the ladies that I gravitated to was Maki Itoh, who has an awesome persona but less-than-impressive matches. I wanted to capture some of the rogue spirit of Itoh with Queen of Hearts.
This painting does spoof playing card art using a Little People girl in the featured role. The queen gives a similar expression to Maki Itoh by pulling down her eyelid with her pointer finger (instead of her middle finger) and sticking her young out playfully. I thought Queen of Hearts had enough edge to appeal to my original target audience of young skaters.
These prints are produced by the artist from his studio in San Antonio, Texas using Canon’s advanced ChromaLife100+ System technology, your print is guaranteed to resist fading and maintain its vibrant colors for a century under normal indoor conditions. Queen of Hearts art prints are available in your choice of acid-free surfaces, Matte, Satin, Glossy, and Canvas. All prints are shipped in protective packaging to ensure they arrive in flawless condition and ready for framing and display.
(Colors in actual prints may vary from how the images are displayed on your screen.)
Details on Queen of Hearts Art Prints
Art Prints are available in the following sizes:
- 5 x 7 Inches
- 8 x 10 Inches
- 8.5 x 11 Inches
Queen of Hearts Art Prints are also printed on these surfaces:
- Matte – This surface is a high-resolution photo paper with a matte finish. This mate paper produces sharp and vivid colors. The matte surface is water-resistant and resists fading under normal lighting conditions. Prints on this surface can be handled without fear of fingerprints or smudges.
- Satin – A professional-grade photo paper with a satin or slightly glossy finish. Due to its low glare, this surface can be displayed behind glass. The satin finish allows for a wider viewing angle than glossy paper. This paper is also resistant to water and smudging. It has a paper weight of 68lb (255gsm) and a thickness of 10.5mil.
- Glossy – This is a 68-lb (255gsm) glossy photo paper that produces crisp and colorful results. This is a paper capable of being able to produce high-resolution prints.
- Canvas – 100% cotton canvas! It is slightly textured and possesses a high inkjet coating that’s designed to produce exceptional reproductions. This surface is also water resistant. This True-Canvas paper is 125lbs (340gsm) with a thickness of 17mil.
All prints are packaged in an archival and acid-free polypropylene bag to protect prints from moisture. Letter-size prints also include cardboard backing to prevent the print from being crushed. Smaller 5×7 inch prints are protected by a stiffer cardboard envelope that resists damage during delivery.
