An original print is a print work produced with the clear intention of the artist, and is one which was completed with the direct involvement of the artist in the making process. Several conditions apply to qualify as an original print. They are:

A plate mark is a depression unique to copper plate prints produced when a plate is printed. To ensure that the plate feeds smoothly into the rollers of the printing press and that the paper or felt on which the image is printed does not tear, the

Image size is the dimensions of an image left on paper (medium) by a plate in block print works and the size is expressed in length x width. Block prints are accomplished by printing on paper or some other medium. The medium for many block prints

By signing a completed work, the artist ensures the originality of his or her print works. "Edition" refers to the limited number of copies of the completed work (determined by the artist), and is indicated by the edition number written in the margin