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  • Your memories are unique

    So why not preserve them in a unique way?

    Welcome to Lifepix, where we create a unique, personalized hand-crafted gift from your photographs.

    Get all those old pictures out of the shoe box and tatty old photo albums that never get looked at and give them a new lease of life by creating your very own Lifepix.

    Lifepix are a great and enduring gift (from all the family) for that special occasion, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, retirement, special holidays, reunions, childhood, sporting occasions etc. We'll reconstruct your memories using a totally unique process, each piece individual and offering handmade quality, with outstanding design and innovative production techniques, the ultimate personalized gift.

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    Lifepix are more than a mere gift. They are a story. A story of life, love, friendship and nostalgia.
    Why not create your story today?

  • Lifepix

    What Are Lifepix?

    A Lifepix is a professionally art-worked montage of your photographs, that are printed using the latest digital printing technology onto an handmade ArtBlock.

    A specialised photo encaustic process based on an ancient practice of mixing Beeswax with Damar resin is then used to coat and add a unique presentational layer that enhances and preserves your artwork.

    Lifepix

    How it works

    Our montages are carefully art worked in our studio by designers who receive your photographs and instructions and then send you a proof for approval before printing.

    Choose the amount of images you want on your lifepix from 64, 82 or 100 shots (further details on the Prices page); the number of images you supply dictates sizes, although other landscape or portrait shapes can be made. Please call or email to discuss your requirements.

    Send us your photographs; whether they are digital, colour, black and white or sepia and our designers will give them a new lease of life by art working them into your own personal Lifepix. We will send you a proof for approval before printing by e-mail when the layout is finished.

    Using the latest digital printing technology and the highest quality output media, we will then print and mount your Lifepix to an exceptionally high quality and colour accuracy on your ArtBlock, that will look simply stunning in your home or office. Your Lifepix can then be delivered to you anywhere in the UK.

    Photo Encaustic ArtBlock

    ArtBlock Pete's innovative unique way of displaying your treasured photographs provides a chance to turn them into your very own work of art! To appreciate the craftsmanship and to get an idea of the stunning finish, watch the film we've created to show you just how much work goes into an ArtBlock. It has to be done over a three-day period to allow for each stage of the process.

    ArtBlock This is a truly innovative and unique way of displaying your treasured photographs and a chance to turn them into your very own work of art!

  • Our Process

    Creating an ArtBlock

    by Pete

    Beeswax The Photo Encaustic process combines an ancient practice of mixing Beeswax with Damar resin, (or tree sap in it's purest form). The early religious iconic art and relics in Pharaoh's tombs contain encaustic wax pieces, so to bring this technique back into a modern setting is exciting for me.

    Not only do I enjoy the painterly surface it creates and longevity of the medium, but the attention that needs to be brought to the plight of the bee is just as important to me. The pivotal role that bees perform and their recent decline is a matter of great importance to us all.

    Our Process From digital capture the images are layered in Photoshop with all the other photographs. I then print onto 300gsm Smooth Fine Art watercolour paper using an archival pigment, inkjet printer. Once the board has been prepared with gesso I mount the image with acid-free adhesive and coat with U.V varnish. The edges of the image are sanded to 'melt in' to the board and then hot Beeswax and Damar resin are applied and worked with a heatgun and metal spatula before using a flat iron to finish the effect.

    Archival Qualities

    ArtBlocks are archival prints made with pigment inks and printed onto archival paper. The ArtBlocks have extra archival qualities due to the nature of the beeswax and damar. Whilst they are both very long lasting mediums, we advise that ArtBlocks should not be hung in direct sunlight, over a fireplace (the heat and soot rising can be damaging) or in a damp environment. You can expect a lifespan of over 85 years if you follow these simple guidelines.

    We can affect some possible repairs to your ArtBlock in the unfortunate event of damage. Please ring us to discuss if we can help.

  • Collections

    Themed photographs also make a fantastic Lifepix. Create your own Lifepix of a hobby, interest, holiday or a special occasion. It's also great for clubs, schools and other organizations. For businesses Ian and Pete are also available for commissioned photo shoots to create your own themed collection. For more information on our collections and photography services please get in touch to discuss how we can help give your Lifepix a cohesive feel.

    More information and prices coming soon...

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    Collections Gallery

    Lifepix collection 1

  • Meet the Team

    Pete

    Pete Kelly

    Kelly's fascination with photography began at a very early age. He studied photography with the R.A.F. Photographic Unit, based in Wildenrath, Germany and Graphic Design at Stockport College in the UK before moving to America in 1987.

    Pete Kelly has been exhibiting his work in the US for 12 years. Although returning to England in 2004, he continues to exhibit in the US and across the UK.

    Learn more about Pete at www.petekelly.com.

    Susanne

    Susanne

    Susanne was born a German native and moved to Stockport 24 years ago to study English Literature; gaining an Honours degree with distinction. She has been teaching in adult education, secondary schools and more recently in the primary sector, bringing out her inner child!

    Being firmly grounded and level-headed, she is contributing her organisational and practical skills whilst acting as PPA to Ian in her spare time.

    Tracy

    Tracy

    Tracy is a visual storyteller. Her art is truly eye candy for the soul. Filled with whole worlds of characters, textures and patterns. Colourful, quirky, magical... her art draws you in, taking you into a playful place.

    She is the author and illustrator of two internationally recognised children's books published by Little Brown Books titled 'Bad Cat' and 'Bad Cat Puts On His Top Hat'.

    Find out more at www.teeleedesign.com

    Ian

    Ian

    Ian started as an assistant aged 17 to top Manchester fashion photographer Roger Alexander. He set up his own studios aged 25 yrs shooting a broad range of advertising and editorial work for clients including Royal Northern Ballet, Royal Exchange Theatre and top Northern advertising agencies.

    More recently he has been studying counselling and has recently taken over as volunteer local area coordinator for The Dyspraxia foundation.

    See more of Ian's work at www.woollams.co.uk.

  • Prices

    Photo Encaustic ArtBlocks

    • 64 images makes a Lifepix 61cm x 61cm (24"x24") £499
    • 82 images makes a Lifepix 82cm x 82cm (32"x32") £545
    • 100 images makes a Lifepix 91cm x 91cm (36"x36") £665
    • 100 images makes a Lifepix 107cm x 107cm (42"x42") £835

    Special introductory offer!
    Order two copies of the same Lifepix and receive a third for free.
    (not including P&P)

    Postage and packaging

    • Any UK postcode£20
    • Worldwideby Fedex (price varies)

    Extras

    We can also offer all your images chosen for your Lifepix printed into a hard backed high quality book, or why not have a professional studio photo shoot to include in your Lifepix? Bring your Lifepix right into the 'here-and-now' with some fabulous shots that encapsulate exactly this particular moment. We can offer a reasonable price, so please contact us for details.

    • We can make individual photos into ArtBlock.
    • We can also make your Lifepix into cards, notebooks and diaries.
    • If you order two Lifepix we give you an extra one for free!
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    Montage Examples

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  • Contact Us

    The Next Step

    It's well worth taking your time to consider carefully which pictures to use. If it's a person or couple's Lifepix, then think about who are the significant people in their lives? It may be worth contacting those people to ask for some of their pictures that could be used. Which events in their lives have meaning to them? Grandchildren, adventures, holidays, pets, hobbies etc are all sources of significance to the Lifepix.

    Gather together all your prints or digital files and send them to us by Special Delivery. We will return them safely with your order.

    You may like to join together as a family to give as a gift; this can help with the cost!

    Lifepix are a personal, hand crafted and unique gift. We're here to help you through every stage of the process to ensure the finished product is the best it can be.

    Contact Details

    You can contact us by any means below. If for whatever reason you can't reach us straight away please leave a message and we promise to get back to you as soon as possible.

    Email: info@lifepixme.com

    Address:
    Artstop
    Goyt Mill
    Upper Hibbert Lane
    Marple
    Cheshire
    SK6 7HX

    Phone: 0161 484 5995
    Mobile: 07710 443318

    Galleries

    You can also view Lifepix, available to purchase, from select galleries.

    Art of Interiors
    22 Victoria Rd, Hale, WA15 9AD
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