S A P P H I R E S W E L L
EXCLUSIVE EDITIONS - ALMOST SOLD OUT
SAPPHIRE SWELL
EXCLUSIVE EDITIONS
ALMOST SOLD OUT
SAPPHIRE SWELL: THE STORY
AARON'S STORY BEHIND THE SHOT
By Aaron Chang
In between the waves of storms, there are tremendous opportunities to capture the magical light of dusk at the beaches.
In fact, it’s the clouds that make the sun radiate in the sky, coloring it vibrant shades of orange, blue and slate grey.
Combine that with a big swell and you have the key ingredients for something very dynamic and beautiful.
It was a day just like this where I shot one of my best-selling abstracts, Sapphire Swell.
It’s my hope that this photo captures the feeling of seeing the beach on a crisp, California winter’s day.
SAPPHIRE SWELL:
THE FINAL FEW EDITIONS
SAPPHIRE SWELL - Artist Proofs (AP's)
The Ultimate Exclusive Editions
Cloud cover filters the final light of a setting sun in Encinitas, transforming the ocean into an inspiring scene of deep blue jewel tones.
ABOUT ARTIST PROOFS:
Artist Proofs (AP's) represent the most exclusive edition of the piece and carry a significant premium in price, which also increases incrementally as the 5 AP editions sell through, reflecting increasing scarcity. Aaron Chang is different from the vast majority of contemporary photographers, wherein many of his AP's are true artists proofs and have minor color and tonal variances from the Standard Edition; not all Artist Proofs in the AP edition will be physically different from the Standard Edition, with exception to the exclusivity of the actual edition number.
In some cases, Aaron has collaborated with clients by customizing the AP with multi-media components, further differentiating the AP Edition from the Standard Editions.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
✓ Artist Proof 1-5 of 5
✓Choose your size & edition number
✓Signed by Aaron Chang and numbered
✓Purchase automatically qualifies for Collector's Club experiences with Aaron
✓Experience with Aaron includes: a private lunch, group cocktail parties, special membership plaque
✓Purchase comes with white glove installation and delivery
✓Available in Acrylic, our Premium Gallery Finish
✓Customized sizes and finishes are available through the Galleries
✓A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany each work
SAPPHIRE SWELL - Artist Proofs (AP's)
The Ultimate Exclusive Editions
Cloud cover filters the final light of a setting sun in Encinitas, transforming the ocean into an inspiring scene of deep blue jewel tones.
ABOUT ARTIST PROOFS:
Artist Proofs (AP's) represent the most exclusive edition of the piece and carry a significant premium in price, which also increases incrementally as the 5 AP editions sell through, reflecting increasing scarcity. Aaron Chang is different from the vast majority of contemporary photographers, wherein many of his AP's are true artists proofs and have minor color and tonal variances from the Standard Edition; not all Artist Proofs in the AP edition will be physically different from the Standard Edition, with exception to the exclusivity of the actual edition number.
In some cases, Aaron has collaborated with clients by customizing the AP with multi-media components, further differentiating the AP Edition from the Standard Editions.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
✓ Artist Proof 1-5 of 5
✓Choose your size & edition number
✓Signed by Aaron Chang and numbered
✓Purchase automatically qualifies for Collector's Club experiences with Aaron
✓Experience with Aaron includes: a private lunch, group cocktail parties, special membership plaque
✓Purchase comes with white glove installation and delivery
✓Available in Acrylic, our Premium Gallery Finish
✓Customized sizes and finishes are available through the Galleries
✓A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany each work
SAPPHIRE SWELL - Collector's Editions (CE's)
The Premium Collector's Editions
Cloud cover filters the final light of a setting sun in Encinitas, transforming the ocean into an inspiring scene of deep blue jewel tones.
ABOUT COLLECTOR'S EDITIONS: Reserved Limited Editions
When an edition is launched, the first edition sold is typically as Edition #11. The edition sells through sequentially until the last few numbers of the edition.
Editions #1-10 are reserved as the Special Collector’s Editions for our Premium Collectors, who are eager to acquire a low or exclusive edition number. Custom sizes are also available through the galleries. These editions are sold at a premium price.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
✓ Collector's Editions 1-10 out of a total edition of 95
✓Choose your size & edition number
✓An Aaron Chang exclusive signed, limited edition of 95
✓Select purchases qualify for Collectors Club experiences with Aaron
✓Available in Acrylic, our Premium Gallery Finish
✓Customized sizes and finishes are available through the Galleries
✓A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany each work
SAPPHIRE SWELL - Collector's Editions (CE's)
The Premium Collector's Editions
Cloud cover filters the final light of a setting sun in Encinitas, transforming the ocean into an inspiring scene of deep blue jewel tones.
ABOUT COLLECTOR'S EDITIONS: Reserved Limited Editions
When an edition is launched, the first edition sold is typically as Edition #11. The edition sells through sequentially until the last few numbers of the edition.
Editions #1-10 are reserved as the Special Collector’s Editions for our Premium Collectors, who are eager to acquire a low or exclusive edition number. Custom sizes are also available through the galleries. These editions are sold at a premium price.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
✓ Collector's Editions 1-10 out of a total edition of 95
✓Choose your size & edition number
✓An Aaron Chang exclusive signed, limited edition of 95
✓Select purchases qualify for Collectors Club experiences with Aaron
✓Available in Acrylic, our Premium Gallery Finish
✓Customized sizes and finishes are available through the Galleries
✓A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany each work
SAPPHIRE SWELL - Editions 90-95
SOLD OUT
Cloud cover filters the final light of a setting sun in Encinitas, transforming the ocean into an inspiring scene of deep blue jewel tones.
ABOUT EDITIONS 90-95:
Sapphire Swell Editions 90-95 are the last five editions of the work. Like Artist Proofs and Collector's Editions, these final editions are priced by the edition, not by the size. Each edition will be signed by Aaron and numbered.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
✓An Aaron Chang exclusive signed, limited edition of 95
✓Available in Acrylic, our Premium Gallery Finish
✓Customized sizes and finishes are available through the
✓A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany each work
SAPPHIRE SWELL - 3rd Tier
SOLD OUT
Cloud cover filters the final light of a setting sun in Encinitas, transforming the ocean into an inspiring scene of deep blue jewel tones.
ABOUT 3RD TIER:
Sapphire Swell is currently in our third tier pricing structure. The first tier of editions were the launch price, which sold out in record time. The second tier is the second third of editions that were left and quickly sold through. Third tier is the final third of editions that remain. Third tier editions will be assigned an edition number in the order in which they are sold. Aaron will sign each edition of every Fine Art piece.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
✓3rd Tier = Editions 80-89 of 95
✓Choose your size
✓An Aaron Chang exclusive signed, limited edition of 95
✓Available in Acrylic, our Premium Gallery Finish
✓Customized sizes and finishes are available through the Galleries
✓A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany each work
SAPPHIRE SWELL - 3rd Tier
SOLD OUT
Cloud cover filters the final light of a setting sun in Encinitas, transforming the ocean into an inspiring scene of deep blue jewel tones.
ABOUT 3RD TIER:
Sapphire Swell is currently in our third tier pricing structure. The first tier of editions were the launch price, which sold out in record time. The second tier is the second third of editions that were left and quickly sold through. Third tier is the final third of editions that remain. Third tier editions will be assigned an edition number in the order in which they are sold. Aaron will sign each edition of every Fine Art piece.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
✓3rd Tier = Editions 80-89 of 95
✓Choose your size
✓An Aaron Chang exclusive signed, limited edition of 95
✓Available in Acrylic, our Premium Gallery Finish
✓Customized sizes and finishes are available through the Galleries
✓A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany each work
ABOUT EXCLUSIVE EDITIONS:
How Limited Editions Work
Sapphire Swell is one of Aaron’s best selling images in the history of his gallery. Aaron decided to create a small edition of 95 for this masterwork, making it highly collectible. Like all of Aaron’s Fine Art, as the editions sell through, the price goes up. Sapphire Swell is now considered an “Exclusive Edition” because it is nearing the end of the 95 signed, limited editions and 5 Artist Proofs.
Limited editions generally come in different quantities: 500, 250, 95, 25, 15 or 10 plus Artist Proof(s) within each edition.
Editions numbers 1-10 are Collector’s Editions (CE's) and are reserved for those collectors looking to acquire a particular number early in the edition. Similarly, Editions 90-95 are the last five editions of the work and are highly collectible.
Artist Proofs (AP's) represent the most exclusive edition of the piece and carry a significant premium in price, which also increases incrementally as the 5 AP editions sell through, reflecting increasing scarcity.
While we don’t sell our art as an investment, the fact that these Masterworks are such small edition runs to begin with should give collectors peace of mind that they are getting something truly rare and valuable at any point they purchase the work.
With complete transparency, we are proud to present these Final Editions to you, with options to choose your size and edition type.
EXCLUSIVE REWARD LEVELS
for Aaron Chang Premiere Collectors
We have recently launched Aaron Chang’s Collectors Club, which celebrates our most loyal and invested collectors. This Club allows Collectors to accumulate rewards and earn experiences with Aaron by customizing a Fine Art Collection for their homes or offices. The collectors club tiers are based on the total lifetime purchases of Aaron Chang’s art.
From an intimate farm-to-table lunch with the artist while taking in the beauty of the Pacific Ocean to experiencing a guided helicopter photo shoot along the coast, members can now enjoy all of the benefits of the Aaron Chang Collectors Club, while experiencing first-hand how Aaron captures the beauty of the world through his lens.
The Collectors Club is Divided into 5 Tiers Based on the Total Lifetime Purchases of Aaron’s Art That is Acquired.
ABOUT THE ACRYLIC MEDIUM:
OUR PREMIUM GALLERY FINISH
Our premium process is our gold standard and is photographic paper face-mounted to acrylic. 95% of what we show at our galleries and sell is in this medium.
✓ This medium is optically printed onto Fuji Crystal Archival paper Pearlescent base on Fuji paper is HIGHLY reflective of light
✓ The richest, most vibrant color technically possible. The result: colors light up and lay down according to the light source. They truly come alive
✓ Our most vibrant medium
✓ The back frame is a recessed frame on the back of the print that mounts to a cleat or z-bar, for easy hanging
✓ This gives a very beautiful and modern appearance of the print floating off the wall
WANT TO SEE AARON'S ART
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TESTIMONIALS:
HERE'S WHAT PEOPLE HAVE TO SAY
LAST FEW EDITIONS
CHOOSE YOUR CUSTOM SIZE AND EDITION TYPE BELOW:
SAPPHIRE SWELL
Artist Proofs 1-5 of 5
SAPPHIRE SWELL
Collector's Editions 1-10 of 95
SAPPHIRE SWELL
Editions 90-95 of 95
WHO IS AARON CHANG?
Aaron Chang is an American-born artist, known for his exceptional ocean photography and stunning visual art. An internationally acclaimed artist, Chang has collectors all over the world and his work has been published in hundreds of books and magazines. Respected as a creative force who helped visually define the sport of surfing, Aaron spent 25 years as a senior photographer at Surfing magazine, traveling to the far reaches of the globe. During this time, Chang set new standards for modern ocean photography.
Interwoven throughout Aaron’s career, have been years of commercial photography work, partnering with top art directors and design agencies all over the world. The campaigns were multi-tiered, spanning from branding to marketing to advertising. This experience has facilitated Aaron’s ability to produce and direct on many levels from the creation of his iconic photography to directing teams to execute his vision to producing his art on an array of mediums.
Today, as a fine art photographer and in-demand commissionable artist, Aaron owns two thriving art galleries that feature his work, while creating custom collections for clients worldwide. Aaron’s passion is to share his love and intimate connection with the ocean and nature. Whether through photography or multi-media sculpture, Aaron’s work touches people with hope and beauty.
FAQ'S:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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1. How long does it take to receive my piece?
Since we custom make the art to your exact specifications, please allow 3-4 weeks for Fine Art orders and 3-4 months for surfboards for production and delivery time.
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2. How is shipping calculated?
Shipping is calculated by adding the cost of the custom wood shipping crate and the transportation fees which are based on the weight and size of your art.
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3. What company do you use for shipping?
FedEx domestically and DHL internationally.
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4. What is a facemounted photograph?
A facemounted photograph is a photographic print laminated with the face of the print (top) facing the back of a sheet of acrylic.
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5. What is an edition size?
Due to our ability to customize Aaron’s photographs to our client’s space, our standard sizes, plus any custom sized photos, murals or surfboards, are assigned an edition number for their art. This edition number will go towards the total number of editions created. The Clients will receive their signed limited-edition art with Aaron’s signature and their edition number written on the photo along with the total number of editions printed. For example: 20/95. The signed edition number (20) indicates the edition number allocated next to the total edition run (95), which will be next to Aaron’s signature. The client will receive a Certificate of Authenticity, recording Aaron’s signature and verifying the authenticity of the art and proof of the edition ownership.
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