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A giclee, pronounced (zhee-clay) is from the French word meaning to spray. With today's technology of high end art printers it is now possible to produce prints which are superior to lithographic prints.  The actual processes vary from one printer manufacturer to another. However, common among all of them is their use of a mechanism which allows them to spray, vaporize, or deposit fine pigment molcules on various print media. Coupled with the use of special inks, sometimes costing several times more per ml than a bottle of Dom Perignon. Can now reach up to 200 years in archivability under special circumstances. For more information about the lightfast properties, please see http://www.wilhelm-research.com. Whatever your thoughts, please let the end result speak for itself. In the hands of a good printer, the prints can match the original artwork capturing all of the subtle blends of tones and hues. 

It is now common place to find giclee prints in museums and art galleries.  As they rival traditional silver-halide and gelatin printing processes. As for me, they are a way to magnificently re-produce my original pieces  along with a flexible and creative way to accomodate infinite possibilities for my clients.

Refunds and Exchanges:
Your satisfaction is always guaranteed. So I will more than happy to make exchanges, give credit or issue a refund with the return of any of my prints purchased through me. The artwork must be undamaged in its original packaging and postage paid by you within 30 days of the purchase.  Any damage claims must be made within 10 days of receipt of the artwork.





 


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