Liwa Dune

$199.00

Gallery-quality. Free shipping. Arrives Ready to hang. Starting at $99.

United Arab Emirates

The Liwa Desert, caught between light and dark.

Print Type: Metal
Frame Color: Unframed
Size: Small

Click "Size Guide" for full sizing details.

Care Instructions

Keep your artwork looking as stunning as the day it arrived:

Metal Prints

  • For a quick clean, dust your metal print with a microfiber or soft dry cloth.
  • For a deep clean, wipe clean with a microfiber cloth and a small amount of water or a mild glass cleaner.
  • Avoid abrasive cleaners or ammonia-based products.
  • Metal prints are moisture-resistant, making them great for humid environments—just avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.

Framed Prints

  • Dust the frame regularly with a soft, dry cloth.
  • Use a microfiber cloth and a non-ammonia glass cleaner for the acrylic front—avoid paper towels or rough fabrics.
  • Keep away from high humidity areas like bathrooms to protect the frame and artwork.

By following these simple steps, your Middles print will remain a timeless piece of adventure and inspiration in your space.

Hanging Instructions

Framed Prints (Sawtooth Hanger)

  • Choose a spot with good lighting and minimal direct sunlight to preserve your print’s vibrancy. 
  • Measure the distance between the two corner sawtooth hangers on the back of the frame.
  • Lightly mark those points on your wall using a level to keep things straight.
  • For drywall, use picture hooks or drywall anchors. For wood or studs, nails or screws work great.
  • Install two fasteners—one for each corner hanger.
  • Gently rest each sawtooth hanger onto its fastener until secure.
  • Step back, make sure it’s level, and enjoy the view.

Metal Prints (Float Inset Frame)

  • Find a spot with indirect light to enhance the metal print’s natural luminescence.
  • Use a pencil to mark where the two screws will go (measure twice, level once).
  • Drill your holes and install two screws—anchors may be needed depending on your wall type.
  • With clean hands or gloves (cotton or nitrile recommended), lift your print and align the inset frame's lip on the back with the screws.
  • Gently lower the print onto the screws until it feels secure.
  • Step back, make sure it’s level, and watch your wall come to life.
Print Type: Metal
Frame Color: Unframed
Size: Small

Product information

At Middles, prints travel free. Enjoy free shipping in the U.S. on all products.

We aim to get your order to you as quickly as possible. Production times can vary, but typically, our prints take about 10-14 business days to create, frame, ship, and arrive at your door. You’ll receive a tracking number once your order is on its way.

We are committed to ensuring that you are thrilled with your purchase, and will work with you to resolve any concerns. 

In the rare instance that your print arrives damaged or incorrect, please contact us at hello@middlescreative.com with photos of the damage and we’ll send a replacement free of charge.

Each piece from Middles is crafted specifically for you, therefore we do not accept returns or exchanges.

Premium Materials

Gallery-grade imagery on archival cotton rag paper or luminous ChromaLuxe aluminum for unparalleled depth and longevity.

Try Before You Buy

Use our AR feature to visualize how the art will look in your space. Just click the 'See It In Your Space' button above the 'Add to Cart' section on this page.

Ready-to-Hang

Arrives with all hanging hardware installed for effortless display.

Delivery Guarantee

Your print arrives in perfect condition or get a free replacement.

Images infused directly into ChromaLuxe® aluminum — for depth, clarity, and a subtle glow that shifts with the light.

  • Luminous Finish: Dyes are infused into coated aluminum, creating color that feels alive — not flat.

  • Built to last: Waterproof, scratch-resistant, fade-resistant, and easy to clean -- ensuring your art stays as vivid as the day it was printed.

  • Indoor or outdoor: Durable enough for covered outdoor display. (Avoid prolonged direct sunlight for best longevity.) 

  • Ready to hang: Each print arrives with a float mount hanger, sitting 0.75” off the wall for a clean, modern “floating” effect.

Modern. Durable. Designed to let the image speak.

Printed on 100% cotton rag and finished in solid wood frames — timeless, tactile, and made to last.

  • Archival Paper: 330gsm, acid-free, neutral white cotton rag that captures depth, texture, and subtle light — and holds it for years.

  • Solid wood frames: Crafted from genuine natural wood with a rich grain. Available in Black, White, Natural Wood, and Oak.

  • Gallery standard: Each piece is made-to-order and carefully inspected before it leaves the studio.

  • Ready to hang: Arrives fully assembled with a protective acrylic front and sawtooth hangers installed.

Classic. Considered. Built to live with.

Printed on museum-grade cotton rag — quiet, tactile, and built to hold depth.

This is a 330gsm, acid-free, 100% cotton paper with a smooth matte finish and subtle texture. It captures rich blacks, natural color, and fine detail without glare.

Each print includes a 1" mat border, giving you flexibility when framing and a clean, gallery-style presentation.

For those who prefer to frame their own work — or already have a frame in mind.

Ryan Valasek with a laptop on a snowy Devil's Thumb mountain peak.

About the artist

Ryan Valasek

Based in San Diego, Ryan has over a decade of experience in both the commercial and documentary space. He has a passion for storytelling and capturing the in-between moments in life. Whether Ryan's on a month long expedition or a multi-day commercial shoot, it's his goal to create images that inspire human connection and that feel authentic.

See more from Ryan Valasek

Liwa Dune

In Liwa Dune, shifting light defines the desert more than distance ever could. A single crest glows in warm tones while surrounding dunes fall into deep shadow, turning landscape into sculpture.

There are no footprints, no horizon line, no scale markers—just shape, texture, and contrast. The composition leans toward abstraction, letting the interplay of light and sand carry the frame.

A minimal, high-contrast piece that brings depth, warmth, and quiet drama into a space—desert as form rather than destination.

Expertly-crafted.
Ready-to-hang.
Made to make your space matter.
Expertly-crafted.
Ready-to-hang.
Made to make your space matter.
Expertly-crafted.
Ready-to-hang.
Made to make your space matter.