FAQs

Giclée (French for "to spray") is a high-quality inkjet printing process using archival pigment inks on fine art paper. The result is a museum-quality print with exceptional colour accuracy and longevity – prints made this way are designed to last over 100 years without fading. All Dex's giclée prints are produced on 315gsm museum-grade fine art paper and are made from original digital art.

Screenprinting is a traditional printmaking process in which ink is pushed through a mesh screen onto paper, one colour at a time. Each print is pulled by hand, meaning every edition has a subtle variation that makes each one unique. Dex's screenprints are produced on heavyweight fine art paper, signed and numbered by hand.

These are entirely hand-made originals. Dex cuts stencils and applies spray paint by hand, meaning no two prints are identical. Each one is a genuinely unique piece of art – not a reproduction – in a very small edition.

Giclée prints are produced digitally using archival inkjet printers, allowing for highly detailed, colour-rich results. Screenprints are made by hand using the traditional printmaking process, giving them a slightly different texture and finish. Both are produced on fine art paper and signed and numbered by the artist. Neither is better – they suit different work.

Giclée prints are produced on 315gsm museum-grade fine art archival paper. Screenprints vary by edition – details are listed on each individual product page, but normally paper sourced from leading paper mills like GF Smith.

Yes. Every print is signed and numbered by Dex.

Each print is produced in a fixed, numbered edition. Once they're gone, they're gone. Edition sizes vary from as few as 10 to a maximum of 100, depending on the piece. The edition size and your print's individual number are both noted on your Certificate of Authenticity.

An Artist's Proof is a print from outside the main numbered edition, traditionally reserved for the artist. They are marked "A/P" rather than with an edition number, and are produced in very small quantities – typically no more than 10% of the main edition size. Artist's Proofs are considered desirable by collectors as they are rarer than the standard edition. When available, Dex's Artist's Proofs are listed separately in the shop.

Every print comes with a stamped Certificate of Authenticity confirming the edition size and your print's individual number. Dex signs every certificate personally.

Most of our prints are sized to fit standard off-the-shelf frames. The exact size of each print is listed on its product page. That said, we'd always recommend getting your print professionally framed – a good framer will advise on mounts and apertures and make a real difference to how it looks on the wall. Drop us a line if you need any advice.

Some framed versions are available – email [email protected] to discuss options and availability.

Prints are dispatched within 3 working days of your order. UK delivery is via Royal Mail recorded delivery, typically arriving within 1-2 working days of dispatch.

Yes – we ship all over the world! Just select your country at checkout.

Every print is carefully wrapped in tissue paper and packaged in a sturdy protective postal tube. They arrive ready to gift.

Yes – all orders are sent via recorded delivery, so you'll receive a tracking reference once your order has been dispatched.

All giclée prints are produced with archival inks designed to last well over a century under normal conditions. For best results, use UV glass to protect from sunlight over time, or keep out of direct sunlight.

Yes – we offer a 14-day exchange or return policy. If you're not happy with your print for any reason, get in touch at [email protected] within 14 days of receiving it.

Dex is a London-based artist and illustrator best known for his obsessively detailed typographic maps of London and his handcrafted music lyric prints. He also works as Christopher Trotman, co-founder and Creative Director of Run For The Hills – an award-winning design studio specialising in art, branding and interiors. His work has been featured in Time Out, The Evening Standard, The Daily Telegraph and exhibited at The Other Art Fair, the Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair and Manchester Art Fair.

Possibly – Dex takes on occasional commissions depending on availability and the nature of the project. Email [email protected] with details of what you have in mind.