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The prints
available through this website are reproduced by means of a printing process known as Giclee (pronounced "zhee-clay"). Giclee (French
for "to spray on" or "to spray ink")
reproductions were originally developed in
1989 as a digital method of fine art printing. The original art
is scanned, digitally stored in a computer, and finally sent directly to a high
resolution, inkjet printer.
The technology provides incredible detail and brilliant color. The
resolution (DPI or dots per inch) is actually higher than traditional
lithography, resulting in crisp contrast with rich, intense color. This,
combined with the fact that these Giclee prints are produced on the finest of
watercolor papers and canvas*, giving each piece a similar look and feel to an original work
of art, yields a quality superior to lithographs. All of the mediums used in the production of these prints are
acid free for archival permanence.
The inks used are pigment-based and are currently estimated, by third-party testing, to have a permanence rating exceeding 130 years without any noticeable fade. This is the longest lightfastness rating in the industry for wide-gamut inks. The Giclee printers used in the development of my prints use a 7-color process for smoother gradients and the most accurate color available.
I recommend that customers treat their Giclee prints the same as they would an original piece of art. If the print has not been coated, it must be protected from moisture by glass. Of course, you should never expose any type of artwork to prolonged sunlight or other harsh conditions.
Copyright 2006 Robert J. Cherewick
