Black Dragon Press x Mondo #12: Lo Specchio (Variante Sogno)

The texture of the paper stock gives it a premium feel that photos just can't capture. I've got mine framed in a simple black frame and it completely transforms the room. The level of detail in the line work is incredible up close.

The colors in the Dream Variant are unreal—Wesley Allsbrook’s brushwork feels even more moody and layered in person, and the archival print quality makes every detail pop. It’s a 2018 piece, but it looks like it was printed yesterday.

The paper texture has this subtle tooth that makes the ink look almost hand-painted, and Wesley Allsbrook’s linework in the dream variant feels even more delicate up close than in the photos. It’s been framed for a week and I keep catching myself staring at the way the light hits the metallic sheen