What is a Giclee print?

Commonly pronounced "zhee-clay" and is a term for the process of making fine art prints from a digital source using special ink-jet printers using pigmented inks. The word "giclee" is from the French language word "gicleur" meaning "nozzle" and was created by Jack Duganne, a printmaker working in the field, to represent any inkjet based digital print used as fine art.

Giclees are superior to traditional lithographic prints in nearly every way. The colors are brighter, last longer, and are so high-resolution that they are virtually continuous tone rather than tiny dots.

How long will it last?

Prints are made using Ultrachrome inks to provide the widest possible color gamut life while extending the print life under normal indoor display conditions.  Canvas images are printed on Fredericks 901 WR Premium Artist Canvas, 18 mils thick, acid free. Prints are coated with a ClearStar® satin liquid coating that blocks ultraviolet light. Prints are projected to remain color stable for 100+ years.

How to care for your Print

Prints on canvas should be framed as any other artwork on canvas.

Avoid display in direct sunlight as it emits strong ultraviolet light. Avoid fingerprinting, high humidity or mold & mildew prone areas. Dust carefully with a very soft brush. If required, test clean a small spot with a very slightly moist, lintless cloth before trying larger areas. Never use solvents.