Through a painstaking step by step process, a giclée reproduction is made directly from the original oil painting by a professional printmaker.

Capturing and Proofing the Image

First, a digital image is created from the original painting using a large format camera with a 1000 megadot camera back. Then the print maker runs a small test print on canvas. Next, the artist meets with the printer to adjust and approve the image in order to ensure color fidelity. After final adjustments, the color settings are locked in, guaranteeing that all giclée prints will be identical..

Printing and Coating the Canvas

The size of the final canvas prints can sometimes be reduced or enlarged to individual client requirements. The actual printing on canvas is performed using an Iris drum printer which is an elaborate, molten ink-jet reproduction machine. The inks used in the giclée priniting process are designed to last indefinitely. Before the giclée prints are finished, the printer gives them a special UV coating to increase longevity. Once thoroughly dried, the prints are delivered to the artist.

Finishing and Framing

Each print is numbered and signed by the artist. A giclée print on canvas may be stretched and framed similar to an oil painting or it may be matted and framed under glass as a fine art print.

Prints editions are limited to 300 each, signed and numbered by the artist. All prints are fine art giclée reproductions on canvas, unframed. They may be stretched & framed without glass or they may be matted & framed under glass according to personal preference.

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Please inquire if your plans call for custom sizes. Most of the paintings featured on this site can be special ordered as giclée. Allow 3-4 weeks on special orders.