Steve explains how we produce the prints

"All the pictures we print at SteveWhyman.com are limited editions. What this means is that when the original artwork goes to the printers, they print the number that we ask for. For example, if a print is a limited edition of 500 copies, each of those prints is signed and numbered by me i.e. 1/500, 2/500 etc. A few extras are usually printed and we refer to these as "artists proofs".

They are exactly the same picture but are often given away as samples to the press or galleries or whatever. These are numbered AP 1/20, 2/20 etc meaning there are 20 proofs available. When the edition is sold out, it can never be reprinted again. Also the image cannot be used for any other purpose. What I mean is you will never see it on a tee shirt or a coffee mug or mouse mat. So you know you have something a little bit special.

The originals shown here are just that. Some have been used to produce prints, others have never been printed and are therefore totally unique. Why am I selling them? Well, literally they take up too much space and I can’t keep everything.

When you consider the amount of time and effort that has gone into producing them, the prices that I’m asking are ridiculous! How much do you earn in a month? Basically, for the price of an exhaust can, you’re getting a piece of art that will last a lifetime! Because pencil is not affected by light, the pencil drawings will look as good in 20 years time as they do now! Incidentally, if you have the chance of getting your picture autographed, try and get it signed in pencil, that way it will last forever!

If you are considering buying one of the pictures, it can be framed to your requirements – within reason! I have been framing pictures for about 25 years and have thousands of pounds worth of equipment to work with, so you can be assured of a good job.