Jazz on Market Street, Frederick, Maryland, artwork, watercolor print

One of the most striking landmarks on Frederick, Maryland's Market Street is the Lester Bowie mural, impossible to miss as you head south through downtown. Designed and painted by artist Rafael Blanco, the mural honors jazz legend and Frederick native Lester Bowie, whose innovative career helped redefine modern jazz. Bowie was known for performing in a white lab coat, a symbol of his belief that he was a researcher of jazz and that the stage was his laboratory.

When I painted this watercolor, I wanted to capture more than just the mural itself. I was drawn to the contrast between the vibrant explosion of color surrounding Bowie and the historic brick buildings that frame the scene. As a watercolor artist, I enjoy finding ways to balance architectural detail with bold artistic expression, allowing the mural to become the focal point while preserving the character of downtown Frederick. It's a celebration of both the city's rich history and its thriving public art scene.

ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR (SOLD)
Unframed Size: 8.25 x 8.25 inches
Paper Type: 51 lb Radiant White

The purchase of the original or print does not transfer reproduction rights.
Watercolor © copyright by Tom Dorsz.

FINE ART PRINTS ON TEXTURED WATERCOLOR PAPER:

Giclée fine art reproductions are printed on heavy, fine art textured paper and printed with Canon archival inks guaranteed to last a lifetime. These prints will not fade over time. The quality is so good that you will think they are original watercolor paintings!

These prints are standard sizes and you can purchase a mat or frame online or at any local craft store.

SHIPPING

Smaller fine art prints (5x5, 8x8, 12x12) are packaged and sealed in an artist ClearBag and shipped flat against cardboard. Production takes 5 – 7 days and ships via USPS.

Prints 16 x 22 and larger come rolled in a cardboard tube. Production takes 5 – 7 days and ships via USPS Priority Mail.


FAQs About Prints
What printing process do you use for Art Prints?
I use Giclée printing, which is a process that uses fade-resistant, archival inks and archival substrates to print on large format printers. Giclée printing is often used by artists to make reproductions of their original two-dimensional artwork, photographs or computer-generated art for resale while preserving the original.

What type of printer do you use for Art Prints?
Canon PRO-300

What type of ink do you use for Art Prints?
I use Canon LUCIO PRO which uses microencapsulated pigment inks
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What type of paper do you use for Art Prints?

SOMERSET® VELVET FOR EPSON 255 GSM PAPER
A high-performance, velvet surface, fine art paper for professional use. This is a 100% cotton rag, mould made paper, that is also acid-free and lignin-free.
• Velvet Finish
• 19 mil Thickness
• 95% Opacity
• 96 ISO Brightness
• Acid Free

Do you mat or frame your Art Prints?
No, there are so many wonderful options. I leave that for you.

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