I need help from artists

[LuvOrlando]

I really need some help from artists. I an empty formal room, soon to be sitting room that I really want to decorate with aged looking Leonardo da Vinci sketches. I want that earthy sort of paper, maybe handmade and aged with tea so they look authentic. I'm also a huge fan of texture so I think I'd like the to sit on the wall as is somehow. How on earth do I go about doing this, or finding someone who can do it for me? Do I find a paper artist first THEN try to find a printer who can handle the job of working with unusual paper THEN try and find a way to mount it? What sorts of artists should I look for with this sort of project?

I figured artists or art students would know, help please

 

[walden]

I really need some help from artists. I an empty formal room, soon to be sitting room that I really want to decorate with aged looking Leonardo da Vinci sketches. I want that earthy sort of paper, maybe handmade and aged with tea so they look authentic. I'm also a huge fan of texture so I think I'd like the to sit on the wall as is somehow. How on earth do I go about doing this, or finding someone who can do it for me? Do I find a paper artist first THEN try to find a printer who can handle the job of working with unusual paper THEN try and find a way to mount it? What sorts of artists should I look for with this sort of project?

I figured artists or art students would know, help please

Interesting idea for a formal area.

Could you clarify the bolded sentence? I think there was a typo or omission in there and I can't figure out what you want frame-wise. I do have a couple of ideas on what might look good.

I just googled and perhaps this may be easier than it sounds. This was the first place that came up on my search! http://www.art-prints-on-demand.com/a/leonardo-da-vinci.html but there may be others.

They have a selection of Leonardo sketches and oils that they reproduce on handmade paper, or canvas, board etc. You can also order the prints in various sizes. Why not order a really small one (they look reasonably priced if you don't buy the frame there) to see whether the handmade paper looks right to you? Then age it more yourself or get an art student to give it a light watercolor wash to age it more before picking a frame or mount.

I really like the "head of a woman" and the "Madonna" but some of the scientific sketches are great too.