AN INVESTMENT FOR LIFE.

Serigraph prints are labor intensive and costly to create. Due to the nature of Serigraph Printing, where colors are applied to prints by hand, one at a time - each print is a unique piece of art, and is part of a very limited edition. One of the subtle beauties of Serigraphs is the relief of the print - because each color is hand-pressed one layer at a time, and then given a day to air dry, the layers of ink begin to take shape to form a subtle "dimension" and depth to the print. It takes approximately one month to create an edition of 200 to 300 prints of original serigraphs. Every print is given a thorough inspection by Rick Rush and staff both in the Rick Rush Studio, before, during and after every single color is pressed - and at the office of Jireh Publishing, before being hand signed and numbered and mailed to your home or office. Because of our thorough work, and our strict quality control - Jireh Publishing guarantees your satisfaction.

"Limited Edition" refers to the fact that there is only a certain amount, or "limited" number of serigraphs created of a specific piece of artwork. After the edition is printed, all of the original artwork and screens used to make the print are destroyed or effaced. This ensures that no additional serigraphs will be made in the future. This is the oppositie of an "Open Edition," where public demand determines the number of pieces included in an edition.

The limited life of a stencil prevents unlimited editions. Additionally, variables in the process of hand-pulling serigraphs mean that each individual serigraph is slightly different from the others. Minor deviations in color registration, paint distribution, and variations yield individual pieces that are "truly on-of-a-kind."

We take pride in our product and we know that the sophisticated collector will appreciate the quality of our work. Serigraph Prints are an investment. Due to the limited edition, unique attributes, and thanks to the quality of the craftsmanship, serigraphs by many contemporary artists have commanded as much as $100,000 in auction. Rick Rush Serigraphs continue to climb in value, as well, making each of our serigraphs a beautiful addition to an art collection, a fantastic investment, and even an heirloom for future generations.

GIVING BACK.

Rick Rush Art & Jireh Publishing have contributed & taken part in numerous charity events through the years. Some of these organizations include: Youth for Christ, Nick's Kids, National Wildlife Turkey Conservation, Kids One, Alabama Eye & Tissue Bank, and The Pujos Foundation.

Rick Rush Art & Jireh Publishing continually give back to the community. We would like to help every organization; however, we must limit our yearly contributions. If your organization is interested in working with us for a fundraiser or donation, feel free to contact us support@jirehpub.com or (205)349-5100. 

WHICH TYPE OF ART IS BEST FOR ME?

Whether it be affordability or making an investment, Rick Rush Art & Jireh Publishing offers art to both needs.

Lithographs are the most affordable. Lithographs are printed on 16" x 20" paper. These normally cost $180. Lithographs are signed by Rick Rush and numbered in a limited edition.

Serigraphs are an investment. Due to the limited edition, unique attributes, and thanks to the quality of the craftsmanship, serigraphs by many contemporary artists have commanded as much as $100,000 in auction. Rick Rush Serigraphs continue to climb in value, as well, making each of our serigraphs a beautiful addition to an art collection, a fantastic investment, and even an heirloom for future generations. Variables in the process of hand-pulling serigraphs mean that each individual serigraph is slightly different from the others. Minor deviations in color registration, paint distribution, and variations yield individual pieces that are "truly one-of-a-kind."

Giclées are museum quality pieces of art for your home or office, an investment piece that can be passed down from generation to generation. "Giclée" is a French term defined as a "spray of ink."  Rick Rush's Giclées are based on his original oil paintings. Each of his art pieces tells a story through every detail and brush stroke. Most of Rick Rush's Giclées are 18" x 24".   

Grande Giclées are museum quality pieces of art for your home or office, an investment piece that can be passed down from generation to generation. "Giclée" is a French term defined as a "spray of ink."  Rick Rush's Giclées are based on his original oil paintings. Each of his art pieces tells a story through every detail and brush stroke. Most of Rick Rush's Giclées are 36" x 48".

ORIGIN OF SERIGRAPHS.

Serigraphy originated from ancient Japan, where the process of Silk Screening was invented. Using serigraphy, artists create original fine art pieces. The word Serigraph comes from the Greek roots  "Seri," which means silk and "graph," which means write or draw. Traditionally, serigraphy and silk screening create a sharp-edged image using a stencil and a porous fabric. The Japanese used screens made of silk and hair stretched over wood frames to print very simplistic stencils of floral patterns onto their kimonos. Modern "screens" are made of polyester, stretched tightly over aluminum frames.

SERIGRAPHY TODAY BY RICK RUSH.

Since 1980, Rick Rush has been creating limited edition serigraphs through the art of stratification, by hand mixing paints onto canvas. Each pass is made with care across a positive plate in a process that we call "envay" (en-vae). While an envoy is a messenger of politics, an envay is a messenger of art into every home. While serigraphy today is a much more advanced form of Silk Screening, in principle, the two are still very much alike, as the techniques are generally the same. 

• To begin the process, Rick first creates an original oil painting.

• Rick creates "stencils" painstakingly by hand painting each color layer onto transparent films, traced from a master copy of the original oil painting.

• The a stenciled image is placed onto the screen and exposed to light. Light hardens the liquid coating on the screen - thus sealing the "pores" of the screen. The area of the screen covered by the stencil is left un-exposed, however, so that once washed, the screen now has a carbon copy of the stenciled image "burned" into it. placed onto the screen and exposed to light.

• The "burned" screen is placed onto our press, and locked into place above our "Master" of the Original Painting. We very carefully register the screen to the master, and can then begin our stratification of the one color.

• This is repeated for every layer of color. At Rick Rush studios, many of our Serigraph Prints contain over 50 colors. For a painting with 58 colors, Rick must recreate the individual elements of his original painting 58 times onto the transparent films.