Self Published | Limited Edition Artist Proof Canvas by Pete Tillack
Self Published | Limited Edition Artist Proof Canvas by Pete Tillack
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Self Published — Limited Edition Artist Proof Canvas by Pete Tillack
In Self Published, a chimpanzee in vintage aviator goggles sits in an ornate white chair surrounded by books and imaginative aviation imagery. Pete Tillack uses this playful scene to reflect on independence, creativity, and the courage to live a story of your own making.
Select your preferred Artist Proof size and framing option above. For questions about availability, framing, placement, or shipping, Gallery 1870 is happy to help.
Artist's Statement — Self Published
“Author of 'The Game of Thrones', George R. R. Martin, stated that a man who reads 1000 books lives 1000 lives, yet a man who never reads only lives one.
This could be a valid point, but what if that one man who has never read, lives such a life that it is turned into a book where everyone sits inside and reads about him instead of getting out and living that one life that they have, so tear a page from that book and create your own best seller.”
— Pete Tillack
Limited Edition Information
Artist Proof Canvas Giclées — hand-embellished, signed and numbered; includes a Certificate of Authenticity.
Available artwork sizes and edition quantities:
- 30 × 24 inches — Edition of 75; approximately 36 × 30 inches specialty framed.
- 40 × 30 inches — Edition of 75; approximately 46 × 36 inches specialty framed.
Total edition: 150 Artist Proof canvases across both sizes.
Both sizes are offered unframed or in Pete Tillack's artist specialty frame. Select your size and presentation above to view the retail price.
Presentation & Framing Options
Gallery Wrapped Canvas — Unframed
Each Artist Proof is printed on archival-quality canvas, stretched over 1.5-inch-deep stretcher bars with finished gallery-wrapped edges. The artwork arrives ready to hang and can be displayed beautifully without an additional frame, or custom framed to complement your décor.
Artist Specialty Frame
Choose the artist's specialty-framed presentation for a gallery-ready finish. Gallery 1870 can also assist with alternate custom framing options.
Ordering & Production Time
Artist Proof editions are custom produced to order. Each canvas is prepared, then hand-embellished, signed and numbered; framing is completed where selected.
Estimated production and shipping preparation: Please allow approximately 3–6 weeks before tracking information is issued. Timing may vary with the artist's schedule and framing requirements. Contact Gallery 1870 if you need your artwork by a particular date.
Shipping & Delivery
Unframed artwork: Generally shipped fully insured via UPS or FedEx with signature required. Shipping arrangements depend on the artwork's dimensions and destination.
Specialty-framed artwork: Larger framed pieces may require professional crating and a specialty art carrier.
About checkout shipping estimates: Our website calculates estimated shipping based on the artwork's purchase price rather than its exact size, framing, or delivery location. The amount shown at checkout may therefore differ from the actual shipping cost.
For an accurate shipping quote, please contact Gallery 1870 before checkout, especially for framed or oversized artwork. If the checkout estimate is higher than the actual shipping cost, we'll refund the difference. If special shipping arrangements or an additional charge are necessary, we'll contact you to review the options before proceeding. International shipping is available by quotation.
Questions? Let Gallery 1870 Help
Interested in adding this Pete Tillack Artist Proof to your collection? Our gallery team would be delighted to assist with edition availability, framing selections, placement, and shipping arrangements.
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Gallery 1870 Fine Art · Downtown Napa, California
Original Painting & Commissions
Original oil on panel: 30 × 40 inches — Sold. The original Self Published painting is no longer available for purchase. Pete Tillack is available for commissioned original artwork, and Gallery 1870 can help you explore a one-of-a-kind work that tells your story.
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About the Artist – Pete Tillack
Pete Tillack is an Australian-born artist celebrated for his unique style of Philosophical Symbolism. His paintings often feature animals and objects placed in unexpected settings—lions on sofas, wolves in cathedrals, or foxes in wingback chairs—each chosen to symbolize deeper meanings about society, progress, and human experience.
Self-taught and shaped by a decade of global travel, Tillack draws from his encounters across cultures and landscapes. His use of strong contrasts, monochromatic palettes, and symbolic storytelling invites viewers to reflect on their own journey, choices, and the forces shaping their lives.
Pete Tillack — Artist Video
Enjoy a look at Pete Tillack's artwork and the philosophical symbolism behind his work. An artwork-specific video for Self Published has not yet been released.
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