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Giclees
Each piece has a similar look and feel to an
“original” work of art
Giclees are produced on archival quality watercolor papers, much like an original painting. This gives each piece a similar look and feel to an “original” work of art. The mediums used are acid free. Life-span estimates of Giclees by third party testing indicate over 150 years with no noticeable fade. Giclee printing has many advantages over other printmaking methods. Each piece is individually produced. The technology provides incredible detail and brilliant color. The resolution (DPI or dots per inch) is actually higher than traditional lithography, which results in crisp contrast with rich, intense color.
Deb recommends that customers treat their Giclees the same as they would an original piece of art. The print should be protected from moisture by glass. You should never expose any type of artwork to prolonged sunlight or other harsh conditions. Each of Deb’s limited edition Giclees comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
The Giclee printing (pronounced "ghee-clay") process was born in the early 1990's as rock musician Graham Nash & and his associate Mac Holbert uncovered a new capability of the Iris ink jet printer called the 3047. These early machines had been developed for digital graphic proofing but it had not occurred to the manufacturer that artists would adopt its equipment as a digital method of fine art printing. In 1991, thanks to Mr. Nash's vision, the world's first digital fine art atelier opened its doors. Since this early beginning, the technology in equipment, media, inks and craftsmanship have advanced immeasurably.
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