I got the painting from Capt. Picard's ready room in my bedroom in 210x80cm (83 x 31.5 inches) - thought you might enjoy
Posted by Mammoth_Arrival9549@reddit | TNG | View on Reddit | 41 comments
First of all, let ne give credits to all the people who deserve them:
- Andrew Probert, who to my knowledge created the original painting back in 1986/1987.
- u/McCheesy22 who provided a digital version
- u/trebory6 who made the "extended version" seen in this Image
I took the extended version by u/trebory6 and used some upscaling to get the image size to around 200 megapixels (yes, you read that right, two hundred megapixels). Afterwards, I manually removed some minor artifacts from the upscaling and enhanced contrast for a better print experience. I was actually surprised how good the quality of modern upscaling algorithms is compared to a few years ago.
The original color space of the .jpg by u/trebory6 was sRGB-2.1 so not necessarily the best color space for printing but it turned out alright.
I then went to a printer and got it printed in 300dpi (or something close to it) on canvas with eight-color-digital print. The canvas got stretched on a 3.8 centimetre (that is 1.5 inch for the americans out there) stretcher frame.
Final dimensions are 210 x 80 centimetres or 83 x 31.5 inches. The saucer section has a diameter of 92 centimetres (around 36 inches).
I paid around 300 EUR for the print plus framing which is around 350 USD at current exchange rates (tax included).
The quality is pretty good for a print and I really like how it turned out. I have a few actual paintings (oil on canvas) that are of similar size and they are still superior. Nothing beats a real painting on a large fifteen-sqaurefeet canvas. But for a print it is great.
TAG08th@reddit
This is incredible. I love how this came out!
How can we get copies of these files? Do we reach out to the users or is there a place where we can download?
Mammoth_Arrival9549@reddit (OP)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OPqWwtP-08_Y_DNH6QNkMDauFnKbb3bN/view?usp=drive_link
Hollayo@reddit
Hero post right here, thank you!!
piyo_piyo_piyo@reddit
Not all heroes wear capes. Thank you!!!
TAG08th@reddit
Thank you!
This is glorious!
ChampionForsaken1331@reddit
This is super cool - thank you very much!
Mammoth_Arrival9549@reddit (OP)
The above mentioned authors made a post in this subreddit several years ago where they provided links to Imgur for download. Not all of these links appear to be still working but some do.
transmigratingplasma@reddit
Data. The Battle of Haros. Stardate 47391.2. Oil on canvas. Private expressionist collection.
Still-Living-Well@reddit
Nice! I have Data's painting "Battle of HarOS" in my living room.
alphaharris1@reddit
I had a poster of this painting in my room as a kid <3
baloney_dog@reddit
Beautiful!
piyo_piyo_piyo@reddit
I know an incredible artist couple that recreate classic works for interior designers. I might commission this for my own home. Price be damned.
ScherzicScherzo@reddit
I have this too, but it's the huge General Mills prize poster one with the Galoob toys on it. Link
cultcraftcreations@reddit
Unfortunately the “extended version” isn’t visible on u/trebory6 profile. Would definitely like to get my greedy mits on it
trebory6@reddit
Sorry about that, I've been going undercover in conservative subreddits so I've got it set to private.
Mammoth_Arrival9549@reddit (OP)
I posted a
cultcraftcreations@reddit
Thank you!
AlanShore60607@reddit
I have the Galoob promotional poster, with the toy line listed on the back
agent2119@reddit
I work at a place that prints on acrylic. I'm gonna have to sweet talk my boss into letting me print this. Thanks for the Google link btw.
bkinstle@reddit
That's bad ass!
jaques_sauvignon@reddit
Now you should start answering a knock at the bedroom door with "Come!"
MAJORMETAL84@reddit
Engage!
Hydrax120@reddit
Care to share the digital version cheesy gave you?
Mammoth_Arrival9549@reddit (OP)
It is in this subreddit, cheesy made a post several years ago where he included it. That is where I got it from.
Resistiane@reddit
I have this on a dress!
Dave_green87@reddit
Nice work and thank you for posting the link. If I feel fancy I might let it get printed as well.
Mammoth_Arrival9549@reddit (OP)
If you do, make sure to get a softproof and maybe even a sample so you can adjust parameters like contrast etc. to your material and print technique.
Donjeur@reddit
Marvellous
Aashmouthh@reddit
right? such a clean and classy piece
Major-Hooters@reddit
Lucky dog!
BlackBirdCD@reddit
Very nice! I’ve always loved this painting, and I’m sad I missed out on a print run years ago.
Rick Sternbach provided the background on the original painting along with Probert, it was a dual artist piece. I believe even the original has both signatures but correct me if I’m wrong
Forgottensupertongue@reddit
From Jenny?
Champ_5@reddit
Thats incredible
AfonsoFGarcia@reddit
Where does one go to obtain the jpeg version? This would look great as a wallpaper for ultra wide screens.
Mammoth_Arrival9549@reddit (OP)
I posted a Link to my Google Drive above. But it is for the upscaled version which is ober 200 megapixels in size. The authors i mentioned in my caption made a post on this subreddit several years ago where they posted their versions
Dividebynegativezero@reddit
Captain’s log… supplemental.
“It seems my ready room has… expanded.”
(studies the wall, slight nod)
“I’ve always believed that artifacts—paintings, music, literature—anchor us. They remind us who we are, even as we explore who we might become. To place such a piece above where one rests… is a rather thoughtful choice.”
(turns slightly, hands clasped)
“Though I must confess… seeing the USS Enterprise-D presiding over your sleep suggests a certain expectation.”
(faint smirk)
“One hopes your dreams are… worthy of her.”
MBSMD@reddit
I have this as the "off" image on my Samsung Frame TV.
Vile-vendetta@reddit
Saltire_Blue@reddit
PauseAffectionate720@reddit
Very Nice.
idol-threat@reddit
Awesome!