What is a
Giclée?
Derived from the French, "giclée" means "sprayed" and is an advanced digital printmaking technology involving archival quality inks that are finely jet streamed onto fine archival papers and canvasses.
Why is this better that store bought art?
Giclée prints are widely accepted in the professional art world as the best reproduction method for fine art color accuracy, nuance, detail and texture. Our Giclée prints are printed from high resolution digital scans of artwork using nine fade resistant inks, compared to four, lesser quality inks in home and low-end mass production laser printers. These inks are scratch resistant and prints can be coated with a UV resistant varnish to further protect them. These inks have been tested to be archival for over 100 years in museum quality settings. Our Giclee prints are printed on high quality canvas made specifically for this technology and on 100% cotton rag cold press textured paper. Giclée prints on canvas can also have a textured gel varnish added to give a more painterly, textured finish to the piece.
How much does it cost?
Prints are based on the media, size and artist. Prices range anywhere from $45. for a small paper print to $2,000. for larger stretched canvas prints.
What size can I get?
Artwork sizing is based on the ratio of the original artwork and can be proportionately scaled up or down to meet your needs. For large scaled work the maximum width for the short side of the stretched artwork is 54”.
Do Giclées require special care?
As with all artwork, Giclées should be protected from direct sunlight as well as water. It is recommended to frame prints behind UV protecting glass. Giclées printed on canvas should be coated with a UV varnish to help protect from sunlight and scratches. Prints coated with Varnish can be dusted with a soft cloth and periodically wiped down with a damp cloth. Uncoated prints should never be wiped with a damp cloth.
Derived from the French, "giclée" means "sprayed" and is an advanced digital printmaking technology involving archival quality inks that are finely jet streamed onto fine archival papers and canvasses.
Why is this better that store bought art?
Giclée prints are widely accepted in the professional art world as the best reproduction method for fine art color accuracy, nuance, detail and texture. Our Giclée prints are printed from high resolution digital scans of artwork using nine fade resistant inks, compared to four, lesser quality inks in home and low-end mass production laser printers. These inks are scratch resistant and prints can be coated with a UV resistant varnish to further protect them. These inks have been tested to be archival for over 100 years in museum quality settings. Our Giclee prints are printed on high quality canvas made specifically for this technology and on 100% cotton rag cold press textured paper. Giclée prints on canvas can also have a textured gel varnish added to give a more painterly, textured finish to the piece.
How much does it cost?
Prints are based on the media, size and artist. Prices range anywhere from $45. for a small paper print to $2,000. for larger stretched canvas prints.
What size can I get?
Artwork sizing is based on the ratio of the original artwork and can be proportionately scaled up or down to meet your needs. For large scaled work the maximum width for the short side of the stretched artwork is 54”.
Do Giclées require special care?
As with all artwork, Giclées should be protected from direct sunlight as well as water. It is recommended to frame prints behind UV protecting glass. Giclées printed on canvas should be coated with a UV varnish to help protect from sunlight and scratches. Prints coated with Varnish can be dusted with a soft cloth and periodically wiped down with a damp cloth. Uncoated prints should never be wiped with a damp cloth.