His brush and palette is a 35mm Nikon camera and Fuji velvia slide film (ASA 50). Whether photographing the allure of wildlife, or the charms of daily life, this self-taught artist seldom uses filters to achieve virtuosity. Instead, he follows the light.

“I see my subjects as paintings in my mind’s eye. The process happens naturally and instantaneously with little conscious thought. I have an intuitive sense of knowing what to do and when to do it. This is my gift, my passion, my dream.”

Maltz transforms these captured moments into works of art that have the same visual impact as a fine oil painting.

The images Maltz selects for exhibition are printed on fine art canvas, having advanced from traditional photographic techniques to using cutting-edge digital technology. First, an original 35mm slide is scanned, creating a raw digital file. Maltz then uses his artistic and technical expertise to direct a painstaking and time-consuming proofing process, at times taking weeks before he is satisfied with the results. The final proof, which mirrors the original 35mm slide, then becomes the master from which the limited edition series (only 150 per size) is created. This final image is then printed in-house utilizing a state-of-the-art printing process. Maltz then approves, hand-signs and numbers each archival print. The combination of carefully chosen 100% cotton archival canvas (or watercolor paper) and seven archival pigmented inks, results in a fine art limited edition print that will last for generations under recommended conditions.

For added protection, a special coating is applied to the canvas to guard against the harmful effects of light, water and abrasion. After a twenty-four hour curing process, the archival print enters the final stage of production and is transferred to our framing department. It is then fitted with an elegant custom frame designed to complement and enhance the completed work of art.