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What is a Giclée?

   Giclée comes from the French word 'gicler' and means spurt or squirt. Using this technique means that we apply several layers of high quality ink on art print paper or canvas. To produce a high quality giclée art print we start with the reproduction of the original painting. Whether it concerns oil paintings with thick layers of paint or a light coloured aquarelle, we ensure optimal reproduction, which can hardly be distinguished from the original. After the artist's approval we will produce a Master file that will be used to create a limited number of art prints.

   The giclée art print is a new and contemporary way of printing, meeting the highest requirements of artists and art collectors with respect to graphics. Because of this, the quality of giclée art printing is regarded to be equal to the more common, traditional graphic techniques like etching, serigraphy and stone lithography. Several museums in the US and Europe exhibit Giclée fine art prints instead of the original art work, proving giclée art printing to be real high quality workmanship.

 

Limited Giclée Edition

   A limited edition Giclée meets the following requirements:

• The final Giclée proof has been created in close collaboration with, and has been approved by the artist
   
• Each Giclée art print has been signed and numbered by the artist
   
• The print run of the edition has been determined by the artist beforehand
   
• Each Giclée art print comes with a certificate of authenticity
   
• The edition is printed using waterproof, high quality, fast ink
   
• The edition is printed on high quality, acid free materials