Below is a list of Frequently Asked Questions. Please read through them to get answers to questions for your clarity.
Is this hand-made, or generated with AI?
Generative AI is excluded from every stage of Daniel’s process. Each house is modelled by hand, and each print is a layered, hand-pulled monotype. They are physical pieces, and each one is one of a kind.
What is a monotype print?
A monotype is a print that starts from a clean slate each time — the plate is prepared fresh, printed once, then wiped clean before the next. No two pulls are ever the same. Daniel works with a gel plate, though monotype printing isn’t exclusive to that method.
How is each piece made?
Daniel reconstructs traditional architecture — currently the traditional Malaysian house — as a digital model. From there, the process moves through rendering, image transfer onto a gel plate, and hand-layered paint applied with a brayer. Each print is pressed and pulled by hand, then signed.
Why gel plate printmaking, and not a craft technique?
Gel plate monotype is often associated with hobby and craft use, and Daniel doesn’t distance himself from that — it’s an accessible, enjoyable process. What makes his prints fine art isn’t the tool, it’s everything built around it: a subject researched and reconstructed with architectural precision, a deliberate colour and compositional decision on every pull, archival-grade paper, hand signing, and a certificate of authenticity. The plate is the same one a beginner could buy. What’s printed on it, and why, is not.
How do I know a print is genuine?
Each print comes with a paper certificate of authenticity. Every piece is signed by hand in pencil on the front — anyone can copy or print an image of a signature, but not the physical mark pencil leaves in textured paper.
Are these prints unique?
Yes, each print is one-of-a-kind and no reproductions will be made from them. Furthermore, this combination — a digitally modelled architectural subject, transferred and hand-pulled as a gel plate monotype — is rare. This kind of print isn’t something widely available. It’s a specific niche on its own.
Can I get a print that’s sold out?
The original is one-of-a-kind and won’t be reproduced. But if a sold piece speaks to you, Daniel can create a new commission inspired by it — as close to the original as the process allows, though never identical. Every pull is different by nature.
What paper do you use, and what sizes are available?
Archival-quality, acid-free, 100% cotton paper (Arto cold press). The 8″×10″ print is on A4 paper (8.3″×11.7″). The 9″×12″ print is on A3 paper (11.7″×16.5″). A smaller ACEO format is also under consideration for the future.
Do prints come framed?
No — prints are sold ready to frame, not ready to hang. This keeps them light and affordable to ship safely; framing locally is often cheaper than the increase in shipping a framed piece would require.
How do I take care of my print?
Each print is made with quality and longevity in mind, but like any work on paper, it’s affected by humidity and direct sunlight. For best results, frame it behind glass with a mat (passe-partout) so the glass doesn’t touch the print directly, and keep it out of direct sunlight in a low-humidity space.
Do you accept returns or exchanges?
No, due to the unique, one-of-a-kind nature of each piece. The only exception is damage during shipping. In that case, a full unboxing video is required (photos alone aren’t accepted) to arrange a resolution.
How long until my order ships?
Orders ship within two working days, and usually arrives within 14 days.
Where do you ship from, and do you ship internationally?
Art ships from Malaysia, via DHL. Delivery within Malaysia is complimentary. International shipments are calculated at checkout and shipped DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid) — collectors are responsible for any customs duties, taxes, or import fees applicable in their region.
For anything not answered here, feel free to inquire — Daniel reads and responds personally.