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Deception’s Facade: The Counterfeit 1796 "S85" Large Cent
"Elegance in Copper: The 1879 Washlady Quarter"
A little bit of drawing...
In the realm of fine art, the journey of Robert Julian is as compelling as the works he creates. His biography is a testament to a lifelong dedication to the arts, beginning with an insatiable curiosity that led him to explore every available art class during his school years, including music and drama. Robert’s artistic journey was further enriched by the disciplines of drafting, architectural design, and engineering, which provided a technical foundation that seamlessly integrates with his creative pursuits.
Today, Robert’s art represents a harmonious fusion of technical drafting precision and classical drawing techniques. Each piece is a labor of love, meticulously crafted over countless hours. His commitment to detail is evident in his ability to recreate every coin with astonishing accuracy, capturing the finest nuances that transcend mere photographic reproduction. Through selective emphasis and a masterful manipulation of color palettes, Robert breathes life into his drawings, creating works that resonate with a depth and vibrancy beyond the original subject.
The process does not end with the completion of the original artwork. Each piece is carefully scanned and imported into Photoshop, where it is formatted into the final prints available for collectors and enthusiasts. This meticulous approach ensures that the integrity and quality of the original art are preserved in every print.
Currently, Robert is embarked on an ambitious project to create a comprehensive set of drawings of all 20th-century US coinage. This endeavor, which involves releasing one new print per month in both monochrome and full color, is expected to span three years. His dedication to this project is a reflection of his passion and commitment to his craft.
Robert’s choice of materials is equally discerning. He uses only the finest pencils and prints on heavy gauge, acid-free, 110% white, archival-quality matte paper. The prints are produced on a large format, ultra-high-resolution giclée printer using archival-quality inks. The result is a print of exceptional quality, capable of lasting over 100 years when framed and displayed under glass, and hundreds of years without yellowing or fading when stored in a portfolio.
In sum, Robert Julian’s work is a celebration of precision, creativity, and enduring quality, offering collectors pieces that are not only visually stunning but also timeless in their appeal.