Mindful Materials
Joshua’s birch editions are made for spaces where materials matter, choosing warm, natural substrates, low-odor finishes, and responsible production methods wherever possible. Each work feels quiet on the wall and thoughtful in the home.
Photo Inks
We use archival-grade photo inks selected for long-term stability, tonal accuracy, and consistency across large-format output. For the birch line, we prioritize inks and print workflows that produce deep, nuanced shadows without heavy-handed saturation, and we avoid processes that introduce harsh solvents or lingering odors in the finished environment.
When sourcing allows, we favor responsibly manufactured consumables and partner with labs that take waste, ventilation, and emissions seriously, because “premium” should include how it’s made, not only how it looks.
Wood Panels
We print on natural birch chosen for two things: structural stability and honest grain. Panels are selected for flatness and consistency, then finished to protect the surface while keeping the wood’s warmth and texture visible. We avoid glossy coatings and heavy treatments that make the substrate look plastic or sealed off from the room.
When sourcing allows, we prioritize responsibly harvested birch and work with production partners who can document material provenance and low-emissions standards for trade and hospitality projects. Specs are available on request.
Artwork Finishes
Each piece is finished for longevity and day-to-day life: a protective top layer that’s designed to be low-odor once cured, resist yellowing, and keep the surface easy to live with. The goal is protection without shine, and depth without heaviness.
Care + Indoor Air
Birch pieces are finished for interior spaces, with a cured protective top layer designed to be low-odor in normal use. For best results, allow new work to breathe in a ventilated room for a short period after unwrapping, then clean only with a dry microfiber cloth. Avoid household cleaners, sprays, or abrasives that can haze the surface over time.
Frames
Joshua handcrafts the frames for her cradled wood panel works, sourcing native species (locally milled when possible) such as poplar, oak, walnut, and maple.
In an effort to move away from high-toxicity products like polyurethane, Joshua has recently made the switch to Osmo USA for finishing her frames. These oils and waxes are based on rapidly renewable, natural vegetable oils that maintain the elasticity and health of the wood.
Reproductions
Birch Editions are the primary line. When we release paper editions or canvas works, they follow the same rule: calm tonality, warm whites, and materials that don’t fight the image. Small batches only, and only when the medium actually serves the photograph.
Sourcing local materials reduces transportation and packaging needs while supporting Joshua’s local creative community and economy.
Joshua partners with Paul Mullins Studios in Fresno, CA for quality canvas reproductions printed in-house and stretched around locally fabricated frames.