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A DREAM OF SUMMER - KITES - BUGVILLE CRITTERS



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Celebrating the characters from the beloved children's books by Robert Stanek. Original Art from the Bugville Critters books by Robert Stanek in L...[+]

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Giclée Canvas Print

All our stretched Canvas are custom made on a Premium Fine Art Matte Canvas 410g/m2 1.5 Inch Thick wood for a real gallery look     
Giclee printing with Pigment ink designed to meet galleries and museum longevity requirements and ensure consistency of shades 200 years old.

A DREAM OF SUMMER - KITES - BUGVILLE CRITTERS ROBERT STANEK  Canvas Print
A Dream of Summer - Kites - Bugville Critters Wall Decor Frame
Stretched Canvas Print   We ship in USA & Canada
Ready to hang - Stretched on 1.5" inch thick pine wood - Gallery style
12 x 8 inches
31 x 21 cm
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$230
16 x 10 inches
41 x 26 cm
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$262
20 x 13 inches
51 x 33 cm
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$310
24 x 15 inches
62 x 38 cm
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$353
30 x 19 inches
77 x 49 cm
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$455
36 x 23 inches
92 x 59 cm
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$578
42 x 26 inches
108 x 67 cm
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$701
48 x 30 inches
123 x 77 cm
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$808
55 x 35 inches
141 x 90 cm
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$1605
60 x 38 inches
154 x 97 cm
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$1776
72 x 45 inches
185 x 115 cm
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$2739


Stretched Split Canvas


A Dream of Summer - Kites - Bugville Critters Canvas print
57 x 36 cross triptych split canvas
60 x 36 inches including space.
1X [ 19x36 ]   2X [ 19x30 ]
$1354
Canvas print
57 x 36 Split Canvas
62x 36 inches including space.
1X [ 11x36 ]    2X [ 11x30 ]    2X [ 11X24 ]
$1600

Acrylic Print

Get a Modern piece of art with this vibrant Acrylic Print.
Fine Art made from a Premium polished, best-in-class, 99.9% optically pure acrylic and the latest Flatbed printing craftmanship.  
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  Acrylic Print with Floating Frame on the back
Printed to the edge & Ready to hang. With a floating frame on the back and hanging wire    
1/8" Thickness:
12 x 8 inches
31 x 21 cm
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$270
16 x 10 inches
41 x 26 cm
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$331
20 x 13 inches
51 x 33 cm
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$426
24 x 15 inches
62 x 38 cm
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$521
30 x 19 inches
77 x 49 cm
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$721
36 x 23 inches
92 x 59 cm
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$967
42 x 26 inches
108 x 67 cm
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$1218
48 x 30 inches
123 x 77 cm
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$1550
55 x 35 inches
141 x 90 cm
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$2520
60 x 38 inches
154 x 97 cm
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$2858
72 x 45 inches
185 x 115 cm
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$4280
3/16" Thickness:
12 x 8 inches
31 x 21 cm
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$294
16 x 10 inches
41 x 26 cm
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$372
20 x 13 inches
51 x 33 cm
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$493
24 x 15 inches
62 x 38 cm
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$614
30 x 19 inches
77 x 49 cm
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$868
36 x 23 inches
92 x 59 cm
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$1179
42 x 26 inches
108 x 67 cm
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$1499
48 x 30 inches
123 x 77 cm
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$1919
55 x 35 inches
141 x 90 cm
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$3014
60 x 38 inches
154 x 97 cm
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$3443

  Acrylic Print with Stand off
Printed to the edge - Ready to hang - provided with 4 premium polished aluminum stand off ( wall screws and mounting hardware provided )
We suggest a thicker 3/16" acrylic for any size over 42 inches to guarantee a straight acrylic, without curvature
1/8" Thickness:
12 x 8 inches
31 x 21 cm
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$270
16 x 10 inches
41 x 26 cm
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$331
20 x 13 inches
51 x 33 cm
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$426
24 x 15 inches
62 x 38 cm
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$521
30 x 19 inches
77 x 49 cm
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$721
36 x 23 inches
92 x 59 cm
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$967
42 x 26 inches
108 x 67 cm
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$1218
48 x 30 inches
123 x 77 cm
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$1550
55 x 35 inches
141 x 90 cm
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$2520
60 x 38 inches
154 x 97 cm
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$2858
72 x 45 inches
185 x 115 cm
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$4280
3/16" Thickness:
12 x 8 inches
31 x 21 cm
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$294
16 x 10 inches
41 x 26 cm
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$372
20 x 13 inches
51 x 33 cm
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$493
24 x 15 inches
62 x 38 cm
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$614
30 x 19 inches
77 x 49 cm
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$868
36 x 23 inches
92 x 59 cm
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$1179
42 x 26 inches
108 x 67 cm
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$1499
48 x 30 inches
123 x 77 cm
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$1919
55 x 35 inches
141 x 90 cm
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$3014
60 x 38 inches
154 x 97 cm
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$3443
72 x 45 inches
185 x 115 cm
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$5112


Brushed Metal Print / Smooth White Metal Print


The areas of the photograph that are white or very light are not printed The white areas appear metallic.
Robust, very light and provides an amazing aluminum lighting effect

  Brushed Metal Print with Floating Frame on the back
Printed to the edge & Ready to hang a floating frame and hanging wire 
12 x 8 inches
31 x 21 cm
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$209
16 x 10 inches
41 x 26 cm
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$285
20 x 13 inches
51 x 33 cm
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$404
24 x 15 inches
62 x 38 cm
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$523
30 x 19 inches
77 x 49 cm
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$772
36 x 23 inches
92 x 59 cm
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$1078
42 x 26 inches
108 x 67 cm
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$1392
48 x 30 inches
123 x 77 cm
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$1805
55 x 35 inches
141 x 90 cm
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$2890
60 x 38 inches
154 x 97 cm
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$3311
72 x 45 inches
185 x 115 cm
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$4960

  Brushed Metal Print with Stand off
Printed to the edge - Ready to hang - provided with 4 premium polished aluminum stand off ( wall screws and mounting hardware provided )
12 x 8 inches
31 x 21 cm
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$209
16 x 10 inches
41 x 26 cm
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$285
20 x 13 inches
51 x 33 cm
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$404
24 x 15 inches
62 x 38 cm
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$523
30 x 19 inches
77 x 49 cm
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$772
36 x 23 inches
92 x 59 cm
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$1078
42 x 26 inches
108 x 67 cm
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$1392
48 x 30 inches
123 x 77 cm
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$1805
55 x 35 inches
141 x 90 cm
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$2890
60 x 38 inches
154 x 97 cm
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$3311
72 x 45 inches
185 x 115 cm
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$4960

  Brushed Metal Print with high gloss Epoxy Resin Coat
With a Back Floating Frame and we manually apply an Epoxy Varnish for an amazing lighting effect
12 x 8 inches
31 x 21 cm
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$465
16 x 10 inches
41 x 26 cm
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$632
20 x 13 inches
51 x 33 cm
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$893
24 x 15 inches
62 x 38 cm
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$1154
30 x 19 inches
77 x 49 cm
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$1702
36 x 23 inches
92 x 59 cm
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$2376
40 x 25 inches
103 x 64 cm
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$2825

Direct print on metal to provide a white smooth satin finish with controlled light reflection.
Robust, very light and provides a Matte effect  

  White Metal Print with Floating Frame on the back
Printed to the edge & Ready to hang a floating frame and hanging wire 
12 x 8 inches
31 x 21 cm
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$209
16 x 10 inches
41 x 26 cm
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$285
20 x 13 inches
51 x 33 cm
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$404
24 x 15 inches
62 x 38 cm
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$523
30 x 19 inches
77 x 49 cm
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$772
36 x 23 inches
92 x 59 cm
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$1078
42 x 26 inches
108 x 67 cm
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$1392
48 x 30 inches
123 x 77 cm
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$1805
55 x 35 inches
141 x 90 cm
Image Preview
$2890
60 x 38 inches
154 x 97 cm
Image Preview
$3311
72 x 45 inches
185 x 115 cm
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$4960

  White Metal Print with Stand off
Printed to the edge - Ready to hang - provided with 4 premium polished aluminum stand off ( wall screws and mounting hardware provided )
12 x 8 inches
31 x 21 cm
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$209
16 x 10 inches
41 x 26 cm
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$285
20 x 13 inches
51 x 33 cm
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$404
24 x 15 inches
62 x 38 cm
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$523
30 x 19 inches
77 x 49 cm
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$772
36 x 23 inches
92 x 59 cm
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$1078
42 x 26 inches
108 x 67 cm
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$1392
48 x 30 inches
123 x 77 cm
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$1805
55 x 35 inches
141 x 90 cm
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$2890
60 x 38 inches
154 x 97 cm
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$3311
72 x 45 inches
185 x 115 cm
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$4960



HD ChromaLuxe Sublimation High-Gloss Metal Print

A Dream of Summer - Kites - Bugville Critters  HD Metal print with Floating Frame on Back
A Dream of Summer - Kites - Bugville Critters HD Sublimation Metal print
A Dream of Summer - Kites - Bugville Critters Metal print
A Dream of Summer - Kites - Bugville Critters HD Sublimation Metal print with Decorating Float Frame (BOX)

Color brilliance, superior durability and archival qualities
This artwork is produced on a dye sublimation Chromaluxe high-definition metal panel

  Sublimation Hi-Gloss White Metal Print with Back frame
Printed to the edge & Ready to hang a floating frame and hanging wire 
12 x 8 inches
31 x 21 cm
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$259
16 x 10 inches
41 x 26 cm
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$347
18 x 11 inches
46 x 28 cm
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$399
20 x 13 inches
51 x 33 cm
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$484
24 x 15 inches
62 x 38 cm
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$622
30 x 19 inches
77 x 49 cm
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$910
36 x 23 inches
92 x 59 cm
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$1263
42 x 26 inches
108 x 67 cm
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$1625
48 x 30 inches
123 x 77 cm
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$2101
55 x 35 inches
141 x 90 cm
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$3273
60 x 38 inches
154 x 97 cm
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$3758

  Sublimation Hi-Gloss White Metal Print with Decorating Floating Moulding (Black)
Inside a decorating frame (Box) - Black Floating Frame
12 x 8 inches
31 x 21 cm
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$473
16 x 10 inches
41 x 26 cm
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$625
18 x 11 inches
46 x 28 cm
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$710
20 x 13 inches
51 x 33 cm
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$838
24 x 15 inches
62 x 38 cm
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$1039
30 x 19 inches
77 x 49 cm
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$1434
36 x 23 inches
92 x 59 cm
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$1894
42 x 26 inches
108 x 67 cm
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$2352
48 x 30 inches
123 x 77 cm
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$2935
55 x 35 inches
141 x 90 cm
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$4236
60 x 38 inches
154 x 97 cm
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$4807


Wood Print

A Dream of Summer - Kites - Bugville Critters  Wood print
A Dream of Summer - Kites - Bugville Critters Wood print
A Dream of Summer - Kites - Bugville Critters Wood print

Printed with UV cured inks providing an incredible high quality printed image which is scratch resistant with colors that will not fade overtime.
White and lighter areas are not printed on the wood, revealing the beauty of the wood’s texture and natural beauty!
Printed on 3/8" (9mm) thick and strong and durable Russian Birch wood which is ready to hang and enjoy!

Wood Print with Back Frame Mount
Printed to the edge & Ready to hang a floating frame  
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12 x 8 inches
31 x 21 cm
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$240
16 x 10 inches
41 x 26 cm
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$293
20 x 13 inches
51 x 33 cm
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$376
24 x 15 inches
62 x 38 cm
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$459
30 x 19 inches
77 x 49 cm
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$633
36 x 23 inches
92 x 59 cm
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$847
42 x 26 inches
108 x 67 cm
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$1066
48 x 30 inches
123 x 77 cm
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$1355
55 x 35 inches
141 x 90 cm
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$2265
60 x 38 inches
154 x 97 cm
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$2559


Roll Print

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Giclée Roll Canvas Print  
Printed on Fine Art Matte Canvas Paper - Provided inside a Strong mailing tube
12 x 8 inches
31 x 21 cm
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$96
16 x 10 inches
41 x 26 cm
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$112
20 x 13 inches
51 x 33 cm
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$139
24 x 15 inches
62 x 38 cm
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$161
30 x 19 inches
77 x 49 cm
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$214
36 x 23 inches
92 x 59 cm
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$278
42 x 26 inches
108 x 67 cm
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$342
48 x 30 inches
123 x 77 cm
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$423
55 x 35 inches
141 x 90 cm
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$540
60 x 38 inches
154 x 97 cm
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$631
72 x 45 inches
185 x 115 cm
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$861


Premium Acid Free Giclée Poster Paper  
Printed on Photo Satin Paper - ( Poster ) Provided inside a Strong mailing tube
12 x 8 inches
31 x 21 cm
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$86
16 x 10 inches
41 x 26 cm
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$96
20 x 13 inches
51 x 33 cm
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$112
24 x 15 inches
62 x 38 cm
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$128
30 x 19 inches
77 x 49 cm
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$155
36 x 23 inches
92 x 59 cm
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$193
42 x 26 inches
108 x 67 cm
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$230
48 x 30 inches
123 x 77 cm
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$278
55 x 35 inches
141 x 90 cm
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$348
60 x 38 inches
154 x 97 cm
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$401
72 x 45 inches
185 x 115 cm
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$535


Giclée Art Matte Paper Print  
Printed on a Premium Archival Matte Paper with a smooth texture & neutral-white - Provided inside a Strong mailing tube
12 x 8 inches
31 x 21 cm
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$102
16 x 10 inches
41 x 26 cm
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$118
20 x 13 inches
51 x 33 cm
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$144
24 x 15 inches
62 x 38 cm
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$177
30 x 19 inches
77 x 49 cm
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$235
36 x 23 inches
92 x 59 cm
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$305
42 x 26 inches
108 x 67 cm
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$380
48 x 30 inches
123 x 77 cm
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$476
55 x 35 inches
141 x 90 cm
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$610
60 x 38 inches
154 x 97 cm
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$712


Mural Print

Easy to Install. Washable & Repositionable Self-Adhesive Vinyl
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Our wall murals are produced on printers with Outstanding photographic print quality & durability Extreme image resolution : photographic image quality with the largest color gamut in its class

Easy to Install
Our Wall Mural Print is removable without any damage to your walls. Easy to change or remove. We are using a premium 6 mil auto-adhesive vinyl with a subtile linen-cotton canvas texture.
Change the look and feel of a room without the hassle of traditional wallpaper. Our wall murals print are the perfect solution to easily enhance any residential or commercial space alike!

Repositionable self-adhesive vinyl delivered in strip of 35 to 45 inches of width and slightly overlap for easy installation.

Custom Framed print

Get this artwork "A Dream of Summer - Kites - Bugville Critters" in a framed print.
Fully customizable - at the exact size you want. Select paper type, glass, matte and decorating frame
Start building your custom framed print by selecting one the following moulding:
A Dream of Summer - Kites - Bugville Critters Picture Frame Printing
Frame model shown: 832-745

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Standard size framed print


22 x 16"
$369
22 x 16" Framed Print

A Dream of Summer - Kites - Bugville Critters Frame print
Printed Area: 18 x 12"
Total Inside area: 22.00 x 16.00"
White Border: 2" on each side
Frame Width: 1.25" on each side
Total Physical dimension: 23.25 x 17.25"

Frame model: 832-745
Printing method: 1200dpi UV cured ink on fine art matte board
Ready to hang with wire at the back
28 x 20"
$476
28 x 20" Framed Print

A Dream of Summer - Kites - Bugville Critters Frame print
Printed Area: 24 x 16"
Total Inside area: 28.00 x 20.00"
White Border: 2" on each side
Frame Width: 1.25" on each side
Total Physical dimension: 29.25 x 21.25"

Frame model: 832-745
Printing method: 1200dpi UV cured ink on fine art matte board
Ready to hang with wire at the back
34 x 24"
$637
34 x 24" Framed Print

A Dream of Summer - Kites - Bugville Critters Frame print
Printed Area: 30 x 20"
Total Inside area: 34.00 x 24.00"
White Border: 2" on each side
Frame Width: 1.25" on each side
Total Physical dimension: 35.25 x 25.25"

Frame model: 832-745
Printing method: 1200dpi UV cured ink on fine art matte board
Ready to hang with wire at the back
40 x 28"
$797
40 x 28" Framed Print

A Dream of Summer - Kites - Bugville Critters Frame print
Printed Area: 36 x 24"
Total Inside area: 40.00 x 28.00"
White Border: 2" on each side
Frame Width: 1.63" on each side
Total Physical dimension: 41.63 x 29.63"

Frame model: 800-967
Printing method: 1200dpi UV cured ink on fine art matte board
Ready to hang with wire at the back

Sublimation High-Gloss Jigsaw Puzzle Print

A Dream of Summer - Kites - Bugville Critters Robert Stanek Puzzle printing
A Dream of Summer - Kites - Bugville Critters Robert Stanek Puzzle

Precisely produced by HD Sublimation Process & Protected by a high-gloss varnish.
Unlike traditional printing — This artwork is produced with by sublimation print. We utilize heat and pressure to transfer images directly into the surface of the Puzzle, bonding your image to the substrate at the molecular level.


120 pcs 11x8 inches Puzzle High Gloss  
28 x 20 cm
$92
315 pcs 17x12 inches Puzzle High Gloss  
44 x 31 cm
$111
500 pcs 21.25 x 15.75 inches Puzzle High Gloss  
54 x 40 cm
$133
1000 pcs 27x17.5 inches Puzzle High Gloss  
69 x 45 cm
$156
1500 pcs 36x24 inches Puzzle High Gloss  
91 x 61 cm
$206

Wall Clock

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This artwork is Made with high-quality acrylic Ready to hang.   
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Welcome to Robert Stanek Studios! Featuring art from the beloved books by (William) Robert Stanek. Don't miss Mr. Stanek's photography and other artwork in our sister gallery: 360 Studios.

An Important Message from Our Team

At Robert Stanek Studios, William Robert and I are reminded of the tremendous impact art has on our lives. Yet, the challenges brought by the COVID pandemic have deeply affected the artistic community. We continue to champion artists and photographers through our online galleries, but we need your support now more than ever.

Our galleries moved online in spring 2021, a transition prompted by the closure of World Galleries. This shift, while born out of necessity, empowered us to reclaim worldwide rights to our art and photography. Our model has always been different--we believe in giving back. We've dedicated 80% of profits directly to the artists, a stark contrast to the conventional 40-65% retained by galleries. For over three decades, sales of our work have fueled this support system for artists and photographers, many of whom struggle to make ends meet.

The dream was to expand our digital space to showcase the incredible talent within our artist community. Unfortunately, the anticipated sales volumes didn't materialize, hindering our broader mission to uplift these artists. As a result, we weren't able to expand our online galleries beyond our work.

We're asking for your support. By purchasing prints for your home, office, or business, you're not just acquiring art; you're investing in the future and helping us get back to a place where it may once again be possible to support the livelihoods of these creators, their families and communities.

Out of the many talented artists we were privileged to work with, we invite you to meet Darnell, Aylin, Sarah, and Rebecca. Their stories echo resilience, creativity, and the power of art to illuminate even the darkest of times.

Darnell, a devoted father and artist, balances his passion for art while striving to support his children's dreams, including putting his eldest through college.

Aylin, a single mom, draws strength from her creativity despite facing unemployment. Her art continues to be a beacon of hope and determination.

Sarah, now working tirelessly at a grocery store, showcases unwavering dedication to her craft. Your support ensures her talent remains a guiding light through life's challenges.

Rebecca, another cherished artist, who navigates these uncertain times without work. Your encouragement fuels her creativity and resilience.

To honor Darnell, Aylin, Sarah, Rebecca, and other creators, we've established three funds where you can make a direct contribution to show your support as well:

~ Donate to our Arts Awareness Program.

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Your commitment to our cause means the world to us. Together, let's ensure that creativity thrives and communities flourish.

Wishing you and your loved ones an enriching time filled with art, creativity, and warmth. Thank you for being part of our community and for considering supporting our mission.

Warm regards,

HC Stanek

About Our Gallery

Washington-state-based author/illustrator, Robert Stanek is renowned for creating beautiful, vibrant scenes full of wonderful color. Called a living legend and national treasure, his words and illustrations have captivated the hearts and minds of millions over the past thirty years.

Did you know? William Robert Stanek is French/Scandinavian. His grandfather on his mother’s side was a Beauchamp from Montreal Quebec in a long line of Beauchamps from Quebec who immigrated to Canada from Basse-Normandie France in the early 1600s. In France, he has traced his family line back to the Beauchamps and Deschamps of the early 1400s and to the Normans who conquered Britain in the mid 1000s, who in turn were descended from the Vikings of Scandinavia.

His grandmother on his mother’s side was a Trolle in a long line of Trolles who immigrated to the United States in the late 1700s and early 1800s from Scandinavia. In Denmark, Norway and Sweden, he has traced the Trolle line back to the 1300s and to the founding fathers of Denmark in the 1400s and 1500s. Trolleholm Castle is Scania Sweden is named for his ancestors and has been owned by a Trolle since the 1700s.

It's important to note that Mr. Stanek illustrates and paints Bugville and Ruin Mist art as Robert Stanek and also writes fiction as Robert Stanek. However, some may be more familiar with his "William Stanek" work. Mr. Stanek wrote nonfiction for more than three decades, writing as William Stanek. His full name is of course William Robert Stanek. Persistent rumors that Robert Stanek is the artist Banksy are false. Mr. Stanek categorically denies that he is Banksy and says, "I’ve never been to Bristol, London or New York. End of story. Period. Please buy my art because you love it, not because you think I'm someone else."

NOTE: A watermark may be displayed online to protect the intellectual property of our illustrator who relies on income from his work to live and support his family. The finished product will not have a watermark. If you’d like to license any of Mr. Stanek’s illustrations, please contact us.

Talking Art Prints with Hui Cha Stanek "Our artworks on canvas are stretched around wood frames using a traditional method," Hui Cha says. "The kind of art you see in art galleries and museums."

What process do you use for printing art on canvas? "Our art is printed on canvas using a fine art printing process called Giclee, pronounced zhee-KLAY," Hui Cha says, "Our prints use museum-quality pigment-based inks to capture every shade of the original work."

Is Giclee printing high quality? "Giclee prints are in fact the gold standard for high quality," Hui Cha says. "Not only that, the giclee printing process assures longevity of any work of art. The colors in Giclee printed artwork can last decades without any visible fading, ensuring art can be passed down through generations."

Is Giclee printing expensive? "Giclee is more expensive than traditional print," Hui Cha says, "Yet worth every penny to achieve a quality result that often cannot be distinguished from the original artwork."

Do Giclee prints have a surface texture? "Only if printed on a textured surface or using the artistic knife varnish style, which is one of several coating finish styles our art can be printed with. The other finishing styles are matte, semi-gloss, silver canvas, and high-gloss clear coat. At checkout, use the preview options to see which finishing style you prefer."

Do Giclee prints increase in value? "It’s very common for Giclee prints, especially, limited editions to go up in value. Prints also go up in value as the artist becomes more well-known."

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Talking Sunsets with William Robert Stanek You've been called the Michelangelo of sunsets. "Well, yes," William says smiling, "It’s better than Mr. Sunset, I guess."

Yes, you’ve also been named Mr. Sunset, and no wonder your sunsets are breathtaking. What's your secret? "Patience," William says, "I never rush when it comes to sunsets. I set up, watch and wait. I watch the sunset begin, evolve and descend below the horizon, taking pictures over time."

Your sunsets are some of--if not the--most beautiful in the world. The colors are mind-blowing. "Capturing the perfect sunset, rich and deep, full of color, takes a great deal of work," William says. "Hours. Most people don’t realize sunsets change throughout the year like the seasons themselves and are also affected by your vantage point and the lighting."

Lighting? We’re talking about sunsets. "I know sunsets are nothing but light. Except the perfect sunset depends on the sky, whether it's cloudy or has rained recently, whether your view to the sun is clear or partially blocked, more."

I guess that’s why you’re Mr. Sunset. You once said some of the most beautiful sunsets happen after the sun has set. Can you explain? "I did," William says, "and they do. Sometimes the most bold and rich colors can be captured just after sunset rather than before. Patience, always with sunsets."

Without your support the dream will die. We won’t be able to keep alive the work of our artists and photographers. Not familiar with art? Although stretched canvas prints are the #1 most popular choice, we prefer the brilliant colors and unmatched beauty of HD Metal prints. Why? HD Metal prints include a back frame and are ready to hang without needing any extras. With HD Metal prints, you also don’t need to decide on which finishing coating to use. You get a high-gloss finish automatically at no extra cost.

Sizing art can be difficult. For a master bedroom where art will be hung on either side of the bed, 30 x 20 inches (77 x 51 cm) or a few inches either way is usually just about perfect. This also is a good size wherever a single artwork will be used to accent, such as over the bed in a guest bedroom, in a hallway, dining room or kitchen. With framed art, don’t forget the frame adds to the size, so you might want to start with a smaller size artwork. For example, the 1.5" gallery wrap frame adds a total of 3" all around to the size of the artwork. Thus, if you wanted a finished size of about 30 x 20 inches (77 x 51 cm), you’d want to start with art that was about 27 x 17 inches or a few inches either way.

For feature art in your home or office, another size that’s usually just about perfect is around 42 x 28 inches (108 x 72 cm) or a few inches either way. If you want artwork to dominate most any room you may find that 60 x 48 inches (154 x 123 cm) or a few inches either way fills the need. For large bathrooms, 24 x 16 inches (62 x 41 cm) is often ideal for centerpiece art, yet if you want to hang two artworks, you’ll usually want something smaller, say 16x12 inches for a master bathroom or 12x10 inches for a half bathroom. Again, don’t forget these are finished sizes, including any wrapping frame.

Thank you! Free shipping and easy returns in the USA and Canada. Elsewhere, you’ll find rolled prints are really easy and low-cost to ship just about anywhere. When you receive the rolled print, you can pick out a frame locally and then hang the artwork in your home.

Talking Art Collecting with William Robert Stanek "I don’t know how anyone lives without art on their walls to fill their days with beauty and joy," Mr. Stanek said recently when asked about art collecting. "Start with one print of something you truly love and work your way from there."

"In 1986, at the age of 19, passing through Hawaii on my way to my first duty station overseas, I stopped in a gallery owned by a little known artist who introduced himself to me as Robert Wyland. I was fascinated by his original oil on canvas paintings and particularly smitten with one featuring whales. This was a very large original oil on canvas, about 6’ in length as I remember it, with a list price was somewhere above $4000, and I managed to talk Robert down to $3500. Being homeless at 17 taught me a lot about saving and value, I’d saved every penny of my military pay that I could during boot camp and twelve months of training school and I knew value when I saw it. I wanted the painting more than the car I was saving up for."

"There was another smaller piece featuring dolphins that we negotiated as well. I left the gallery with Wyland’s card and price quotes written on the back, determined to scrape together the money. The day before I left the islands, I went back to the gallery, but hadn’t put together the money, so I browsed limited prints and settled on a few I loved. An associate of Wyland’s put three prints aside for me, and I rushed out to get the cash from the bank, about $650, but I never made it back. My military flight got moved up and I had to rush to the base to head off to my duty station in Japan."

"Today, just thinking about it, I’m crushed. Not because each of those prints is worth more than the average home or because the original oils are worth many millions, but because of all the days and years of joy I missed... Buy art because you love it, enjoy it each day, and you’ll have no regrets. Prints, especially limited prints, can appreciate in value just like original work on canvas, so prints can be an investment too, but the joy of ownership is the best part, even if your art collection is only one piece."

Talking Photo Series and Cityscapes with Hui Cha Stanek You and William have developed a number of photo series. Can you talk about them for us? "William is the idea guy," Hui Cha says. "I help out with the planning and coordination of everything. He’s developed ‘One Day At,’ ‘Snapshot in Time,’ ‘Elevate,’ others.”

You and William are always on the cutting edge. Few others are even doing work like this and yet you’ve been doing this for years. Help us understand exactly what is a photo series? "Our photo series,” Hui Cha says, “are small collections of works with a similar theme that are meant to be displayed together, even if only in a pairing.”

Can you go into more detail?” “Sure,” Hui Cha says. “Some collections may only be 2 or 3 works, but other collections may have 8 or 9. Anytime you see 1 of something, 2 of something, etcetera, in our product listings the work is part of a series and you can use the search option at the top of the page to look for others in the series.”

Why did you develop photo series? “Over the years,” Hui Cha says, “we found that a lot of people buying our art wanted several works with a similar theme for a particular wall or room in their home or office. Our photo series fill this need by providing a selection within a specific theme in a way that’s easy to find.”

Many of your photo series are in cities. One of my favorites is A Day At Mont Saint Michel. I own the whole collection. "That’s fantastic to hear,” Hui Cha says smiling, “Cities fit so well into our photo series, so many landmarks and locations for the theme. A Day At Mont Saint Michel is a perennial favorite in our 1North galleries. William takes his French heritage very seriously. If you only knew how much effort went into capturing its essence so spectacularly… The reward though is seeing people’s faces light up.”

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ABOUT THIS ARTWORK: A DREAM OF SUMMER - KITES - BUGVILLE CRITTERS
Celebrating the characters from the beloved children's books by Robert Stanek. Original Art from the Bugville Critters books by Robert Stanek in Limited Editions. Enjoy the beautiful, vibrant scenes full of wonderful color. Washington-state-based author/artist, Robert Stanek has been writing and creating beautiful works for the past 30 years. His words and works have captivated the hearts and minds of millions. Now for the first time, original LIMITED EDITION prints of the stunning watercolor paintings from his books are available for purchase. As a partially disabled veteran and father of a daughter with Down Syndrome, Robert is a vocal champion of veterans and the disabled. He also is a champion of books and libraries, frequently donating his time and resources to support related causes. Learn more at www.williamrstanek.com.

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