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"Hero" | Limited Edition of 300
Signed and Numbered Limited Edition Archival Print
» Image size: 11 x 17 in (33 x 43 cm)
» Edition Size: 300
» Artist Proofs: 10
» Ink: HDR Pigment archival ink
» Includes: Certificate of Authenticity
» Inspected By: Miguel Endara
All limited edition prints are produced on Ultra-Smooth Fine Art (Matte) archival paper, an acid free, 100% cotton hot press inkjet paper, using UltraChrome HDR pigment ink. Each limited edition print is signed, numbered and shipped personally by the artist. Certificate of Authenticity included.
Total price of $70 USD includes free shipping on all orders.
Hero is a drawing of my dad composed entirely out of 3.2 million ink dots.
FAQ:
How did you count all the dots?
The total number of dots was determined by muliplying the average stippling speed of this piece, 4.25 dots per second, by the amount of time logged in, 210 hours. That translated into 3,213,000. Because I think that number might be off just a few thousand dots or so, I rounded it off to an even 3.2 million.
How long did this take?
I logged in exactly 210 hours of just stippling, but it took nearly one full year to complete from start to finish.
How many pens did you use?
Just one! The pen is a Sakura Pigma Micron pen (nib size 005, 0.20 mm). I had many pens as backup, but I never had to use any of them. Go Sakura!
Is this piece for sale?
The original has been sold! But don't be sad, you can still get a limited edition print here.
The Making of "Hero"
- January 14, 2014
"The Making of Hero" reaches 10 million views!
To all the fans reblogging, reposting, retweeting, reliking, retumblring, regoogleplusing - I say thank you. Thank you all. - August 12, 2013
100 prints sold!
A big thank you to everyone who has purchased a "Hero" limited edition print. Today is a great day. - July 25, 2012
Video featured on the BioWall
Thank you to Randy Scope, Director of Programming at the BioWall, for sending over some of the photos of my video being shown on the big screen! Read more. - April 17, 2012
2012 Vimeo Festival + Awards
Great news! "The Making of Hero" gets nominated for a 2012 Vimeo Award! - March 14, 2012
"The Making of Hero" screening at SXSW
Vimeo will be screening "The Making of Hero" at SXSW from 8-10pm. #VimeoSXSW - Jan 11, 2012
Interview with Miami New Times
A big thank you to Miami New Times author Victor Gonzalez for interviewing me about my latest piece, “Hero.” - Dec 25, 2011
Featured in The 50 Most Liked Articles in 2011
It's an honor! Thank you, Yatzer! - Dec 13, 2011
Ashton Kutcher tweets "Hero"
This explains the unexpected spike in traffic. Step aside Oprah, the Ashton Effect is the new game in town. - Dec 9, 2011
"Hero" reaches 3.2 million views in 4 days
A view for every dot! Time to have a dance party. - Dec 8, 2011
TV: China | Thailand | Brazil | Greece | France
I haven't the slightest clue what they're saying, but I know I'm liking it.