FAQ
What are the differences between editions?
Artist Proof (AP):
An Artist Proof is a giclée print enhanced by the artist with embellishments or additional details, particularly in the background as well as the main foreground subjects. These prints are produced in small, exclusive edition sizes, making them highly collectible. Each canvas is further personalized by a unique pencil sketch on the back, making every piece one-of-a-kind. All Artist Proofs are signed, numbered, and accompanied by a special note from the artist.
Publisher’s Proof (PP):
A Publisher’s Proof is a giclée print with similar artist embellishments and enhancements as seen in the Artist Proof, focusing on both background and foreground elements. Publisher’s Proofs also feature a low, exclusive edition size. All Publisher's Proofs are signed, numbered, and accompanied by a special note from the artist.
Limited Edition (LE):
Limited Edition giclée prints are artist-enhanced, primarily focusing on the main foreground subjects. They are produced in a limited edition size, and each piece is signed and numbered by the artist.
Artist’s Proofs, Publisher’s Proofs and Limited Editions all come with a Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring that you receive an original, artist verified creation, adding value and assurance to your purchase.
Open Edition (OE):
An Open Edition giclée print has no artist embellishment or enhancement. These prints are not limited in number and are neither signed nor numbered. Please contact us if you would like any artwork to be signed and/or embellished by the artist. Additional fees apply.
What is a Giclée?
“In my over 40 years in the art industry, giclée prints offer the highest quality reproduction I’ve encountered. Giclée canvases are the closest 'clones' to my original works, capturing the color, lighting, and contrast exactly as I intended.” -Rino Gonzalez
The giclée process is a method for creating high-quality prints of art or photos using a high-resolution digital image, archival-quality paper or canvas, and a large-format inkjet printer.
The process involves several key steps:
Image capture
The original artwork is captured in digital format, usually with a high-end digital camera. This can be done by photographing the artwork or scanning a film transparency. The image should be at least 300 dots per inch (DPI) to be considered a giclée reproduction.
Printing
The image is printed using a wide-format inkjet printer that has at least eight ink cartridges. The printer uses pigment-based inks instead of the dye-based inks used in home inkjet printers.
Canvas/Paper
Giclée prints are most commonly printed on canvas or paper. Canvas prints are made with an Exhibition Grade Matte Canvas: heavy-weight cotton-poly blend, tight weave, and coated with a water-based varnish. Paper prints are made on 100% Exhibition Grade Archival Paper. The brightness of the paper can affect the appearance of the print, so it's important to choose the right paper and canvas for the image.
Ink
The printer uses archival-quality inks to create the print.
The term "giclée" comes from the French word meaning "to spray", which refers to the way the inkjet printer works.
Proofing
Proofing is the process in which the client is presented with a representative print to assure color accuracy.
Giclée prints are a preferred method for fine art prints and limited editions.
Questions? Please contact us.