Abstract: A method for creating an artistic image involving printing a digital image on the front surface of a regionally stylized metallic sheet. The method includes the steps of preparing a preparatory image, selecting one or more regions of the front surface for stylization, placing the preparatory image on the front surface of the metallic sheet, stylizing the selected regions with techniques such as physical abrasion, chemical reaction, or heat, and then digitally printing the digital image upon the regionally stylized front surface of the metallic sheet to produce the artistic image. The invention also includes articles produced by this method.