Since 2003, I've been traveling down south to exhibit and sell my artwork throughout the various beach towns of San Diego county. Inspired by countless facets of the southern coast, my Down South Tribute paintings embody the essence of this vibrant region. Each piece authentically represents years of inspiration, blending words and imagery to evoke a unique gravity that resonates with admirers. Peace.
South Bay Tribute
Serafin's Tribute paintings are reproduced on METAL!
Our HD Metal Prints are made with recycled aluminum and is 100% recyclable.
Rather than printing your image directly onto aluminum which results in a lower resolution print that scratches easily, we use the Dye Sublimation Process! During the dye sublimation process your image is first printed onto a transfer paper with "dye" inks then "sublimated" into the aluminum sheet with heat and pressure. At this point the inks are bonded with the aluminum for permanent protection and longevity! Because the inks are infused beneath the coating of the metal these prints are also scratch resistant and hold up perfectly in moist environments. Unlike other print mediums, you can wipe away fingerprints easily with a soft microfiber cloth and glass cleaner, which will leave your HD Metal Prints looking like new for a lifetime!
The Process
There are 3 important factors necessary when creating the best metal prints. You need the best equipment, best materials and best color management to achieve a true HD Metal Print. At Artbeat Studios we only use the latest and greatest Epson Printers and upgrade regularly as new technology becomes available. We use genuine Epson archival inks and Epson transfer paper which creates the highest resolution image possible. We also only use Chromaluxe brand aluminum sheets for the best vibrance, clarity and longevity on the market. Lastly, the most challenging and important of all these factors is color management. If we use all the best materials on the market but don't manage color, it's like painting a Lamborghini with a can of spray paint! For the widest color gamut possible we work in the Adobe RGB 1998 color space. This enables us to produce the most vibrant print possible while maintaining the most accurate color across all types of monitors. We also constantly color calibrate our printers and monitors to make sure we continue to provide the best HD Metal Prints possible.
Chromaluxe aluminum has been revolutionary for the healthcare industry due to the surface of the material being so easy to clean & maintain, as well as it's inherent resistance to bacteria and other pathogens. Additional benefits include lightweight, water resistant, flame resistant and fade resistant. Recent test report show ChromaLuxe brand has more than 3x better permanence than Kodak Silver Halide Prints, resisting fading for 65+ years! ChromaLuxe HD Metal Prints by Artbeat Studios are the perfect choice for your home or commercial application when high quality and longevity are of the essence!
Q: Are all Metal Prints alike, and why do you call yours HD Metal Prints?
A: All metal prints are definitely NOT alike. Firstly, there are a couple of ways to make metal prints. Either an inferior quality "direct print" onto an aluminum sheet, or a much higher quality "dye sublimation" process. We use the dye-sublimation process. Secondly, the brand of aluminum is VERY important. We use the original and the best aluminum coated sheets by Chromaluxe™ This is the key to us providing the highest quality metal prints.
