What is Giclée?
Derived from the French word meaning "to spray" or “to squirt”, the word Giclée (pronounced: zhee-clay) is used to describe a digital fine art printmaking process. Giclée prints are created using a high-resolution inkjet printer. Images or paintings are carefully scanned and reproduced using archival ultrachrome inks.
The process of fine art reproduction has been revolutionized with the development of Giclée printing. Giclée are digital reproductions of original artwork. Produced directly from a digital file, these prints save you from generations of detail-robbing negatives and printing plates.
Giclées use a version of inkjet technology that is far more sophisticated than your desktop printer. This technology contains lightfast inks and more abundant and accurate printheads. The chosen medium (fine art paper or canvas) is individually mounted onto a drum which rotates during the printing process. While this drum spins a fine stream of ink droplets spray onto the chosen medium. Since there are no screens used in Giclée printing, the prints are produced at a higher resolution than lithographs and the dynamic color range is greater than serigraphy. This process also has a far wider color gamut rendering Giclée superior to traditional printing options. The colors are brighter, the prints last longer, and they are so high-resolution that they have virtually continuous tone.
Giclée reproductions can be printed on a variety of substrates or mediums. We offer a wide variety of mediums including watercolour or Fine Art paper and canvas.
We understand that image permanence is a concern to both artists and art collectors and we are confident that the Giclée process adequately addresses those concerns. Rated at 125 years plus, Giclée prints are UV protected for fade and color shift resistance.