Today , artists commonly use the term to describe a fine art print produced by the inkjet printing method. A giclee print is made with a highly sophisticated inkjet printer using long lasting archival pigment inksets and stable media. Our inks have been tested and should produce a print with a longevity of 100+ years, under ideal conditions. Unlike MANY other studios printing today, we stick to ink from the manufacturer in order to insure stability and long life. Our goal is to provide you with the best quality product that we can.
We do the bulk of our giclee printing on two machines, a 44" HP Z3100, and a 60" CanonIPF9100.
Both machines run 12 color inksets, which can reproduce the widest color gamut of any machines on the market today.
We also coat our canvas with a protective varnish to add depth and durability to the finished product. We can also stretch your canvas to a wood frame if desired.
We use Breathing Color Chromata White Canvas because of it's high quality and consistency. Here's the
certificate that backs up the longevity of this material.
Our primary papers are Moab Entrada and Crane Museo Max, which both have a smooth watercolor paper like surface, but hold incredible detail and a great dynamic range. We also use Museo Lasal as a satin finish photographic-style paper.
Image Capture
In order to make a print, we need to get your image into a computer. There are several ways to do this, including direct scanning, digital image capture, and scanning from a transparency. Whichever method you choose, the quality of the end product is determined at this step.
Color
In addition to good color management practices, our technicians also use a great amount of skill and judgement to get great color. It’s important to keep in mind that a giclee is a reproduction, and will not match an original 100%. This said, we think you’ll be very happy with the results. We have many happy artists who have learned to keep giclee expenses reasonable by exercising restraint when judging and adjusting color.
Proofs
We are happy to provide a proof of your work before making the actual prints. Proofs include an 8x10 of the entire image, as well as a small strip at full magnification. Subsequent proofs are $25 per proof, plus postage. Overall color adjustments may be made at a cost of a new proof. Specific color adjusments are made at a price of $75 /hr, plus the cost of a new proof.
Rave Reviews
"Marc understands the technology, archival inks and paper, equipment… everything it takes to produce my huge Giclee prints. That’s why I won’t let anyone else touch my files! We have been working together since 2004 and have an absolutely brilliant relationship. I don’t worry when I work with Marc. I simply turn over my files and wait until the prints show up in my Jacksonville studio. They are always breathtaking. Marc is an extreme talent –– a master printer." - Daryl Bunn
Daryl Bunn is a fine artist in the field of photography. To learn more about him and to see some of his work, visit darylbunnfineart.com
"I have been painting for 38 years and am extremely demanding. Marc is willing to join me in my quest for perfection. And even though we work in close quarters for long periods of time, which can be difficult, we are in total agreement about the objective. Because my Giclee prints represent my paintings, they must come as close to the original as possible. Marc is patient and spends as much time as it takes to provide me with as precise a match as the technology allows.
"I am always satisfied with the results and enjoy the working relationship we’ve developed over the last several years." -Federico Carosio III
To learn more about fine artist, Federico Carosio, visit federicocarosioIII.com
Need more information? please call us at our toll free number (888-880-5851) and we'll be happy to help. Need a sample of a giclee? Let us know, we'll be happy to send you one.
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