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This section of the site attempts to answer questions we have received about our service. We will be updating and adding to this information frequently. Please feel free to email us with any comments or suggestions. We may not be able to respond to each email due to shear volume, but please know that we take every suggestion seriously.
IMAGE SIZE
Because artists do not paint to a standard, proportional size, actual image sizes vary. The image size of the reproduction is the largest image that will fit on the paper size offered. Generally, we leave a one inch border to allow for artist signing and numbering. In many cases custom matting will be necessary.
Canvas reproductions will have at least a one inch border to allow for stretching. Please consult with your local framing professional once you have received your reproduction.
IMAGE WATERMARK
All images on this site contain a tamper resistant watermark as well as "The Fine Art Print Gallery" lettering. This watermark and lettering will not be on the reproductions.
LIMITED EDITION, HAND SIGNED, NUMBERED PRINTS
Some of our artists choose to offer Limited Edition and/or Hand Signature and Numbering of their prints as noted in the product description. Once we receive an order, the artist is immediately contacted. The print is signed and numbered by the artist and prepared for shipment. A Certificate of Authenticity signed by a representative from The Fine Art Print Gallery will be included. Some of our canvas reproductions are offered as Limited Edition as specified in the product description. The Certificate of Authenticity will reflect the edition number as we do not offer hand signature for canvas reproductions.
PAPER AND INK
Hahnemühle William Turner, 310 g/m2
Natural White, Genuine ‘mould-made’, 100% rag content
Natural white mould-made watercolor paper with 100% rag content making it highly archival.
A smooth surface that is perfectly suitable for detailed work and watercolours.
The printed side of this paper has been specially coated for excellent image sharpness and optimum
colour graduation.The coating also offers a very high level of water resistance.
Hahnemühle Photo Rag Bright White, 310 g/m2
Bright White, 100% rag content, smooth surface
A smooth, bright white 100% rag based paper specifically designed to meet the need of photographers or artists using
digital photographic output.This 310 gsm paper provides the weight of an art paper with a smooth
calendered surface, which picks up every detail captured in the photograph. This paper is
predestinated for high contrast prints with great colour brilliance.
The coated side of this paper provides excellent image sharpness and optimum colour graduation.
The coating also offers a very high level of water resistance.
ILFORD Galerie Smooth Gloss Photo Paper 280 g/m2
A premium microceramic RC paper designed to provide instant dry images with a real photo look and finish. ILFORD Galerie Smooth Gloss Paper is an instant dry paper - Superb photographic image quality and consistency - Heavyweight look and feel - Excellent compatibility with all high quality inkjet printers, especially those designed for photo output - Good archival properties and fade resistance.
PremierArt™ Water Resistant Canvas
Made from a durable blend of 65% Polyester and 35% Cotton, this unique heavyweight, quality canvas utilizes a tight weave that is ideal for photographic and fine art reproductions. It offers a high resolution coating that is pliable enough to withstand stretching without sagging, and displays a subtle texture for a true artistic look and feel.
PremierArt™ Print Shield
All of our Canvas Reproductions are treated with PremierArt™ Print Shield prior to shipment. Specifically designed for ink jet print protection, its low solids formulation protects from moisture, UV light, humidity, atmospheric contaminants, and even fingerprints, while maintaining the original look.
Professional Ultrachrome™ Inks
Designed by the world leader in digital photographic printing, all Epson genuine branded professional inks offer optimum output quality combined with guaranteed compatibility. From an extremely wide color gamut to extended lightfastness, these professional inks provide quality performance and consistency.
ABOUT GICLEE
The Definition: Giclee (zhee-klay) - The French word "giclée" is a feminine noun that means a spray or a spurt of liquid. The word may have been derived from the French verb "gicler" meaning "to squirt".
The Term: The term "giclee print" connotes an elevation in printmaking technology. Images are generated from high resolution digital scans and printed with archival quality inks onto various substrates including canvas, fine art, and photo-base paper. The giclee printing process provides better color accuracy than other means of reproduction.
The Process: Giclee prints are created typically using professional 8-Color to 12-Color ink-jet printers. Among the manufacturers of these printers are vanguards such as Epson, MacDermid Colorspan, & Hewlett-Packard. These modern technology printers are capable of producing incredibly detailed prints for both the fine art and photographic markets. Giclee prints are sometimes mistakenly referred to as Iris prints, which are 4-Color ink-jet prints from a printer pioneered in the late 1970s by Iris Graphics.
The Advantages: Giclee prints are advantageous to artists who do not find it feasible to mass produce their work, but want to reproduce their art as needed, or on-demand. Once an image is digitally archived, additional reproductions can be made with minimal effort and reasonable cost. The prohibitive up-front cost of mass production for an edition is eliminated. Archived files will not deteriorate in quality as negatives and film inherently do. Another tremendous advantage of giclee printing is that digital images can be reproduced to almost any size and onto various media, giving the artist the ability to customize prints for a specific client.
The Quality: The quality of the giclee print rivals traditional silver-halide and gelatin printing processes and is commonly found in museums, art galleries, and photographic galleries.
The Market: Numerous examples of giclee prints can be found in New York City at the Metropolitan Museum, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Chelsea Galleries. Recent auctions of giclee prints have fetched $10,800 for Annie Leibovitz, $9,600 for Chuck Close, and $22,800 for Wolfgang Tillmans (April 23/24 2004, Photographs, New York, Phillips de Pury & Company).
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