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Reproduction Print
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16" x 20" |
$410 |
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22" x 28" |
$600 |
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24" x 30" |
$740 |
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24" x 36" |
$850 |
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24" x 48" |
$1,000 |
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36" x 36" |
$1,070 |
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30" x 40" |
$1,010 |
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36" x 48" |
$1,390 |
43" x 53.75"
89% of original
art size of 48" x 60" |
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43" x 64.5"
89% of original
art size of 48" x 72" |
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How
does a Giclée differ from
a traditional print (a lithograph)?
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Giclée printmaking derives its quality from its seemingly
“dotless” imaging technology which contrasts with
traditional fine art prints which typically relies on
printing screen pattern dots to reproduce full-range color.
Because traditional offset printing dot patterns are
detectable to the unaided eye, it is less desirable than
Giclée fine art prints for fine art reproduction.
Traditional offset prints are typically restricted to papers
that widely vary from what the original artwork was created
on – especially when reproducing oil on canvas. The
Giclée process enables reproduction on virtually the same
media as the original artwork whether it is on canvas,
textured watercolor paper, or specialty fine art papers. The
result is a reproduction that is virtually indistinguishable
from the original artwork.
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I have heard that
reproductions fade over time, what about Giclée?
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Museum-quality Giclée reproductions are recognized as
"the next best thing” to owning the original and can
be found in the world's finest museums and art galleries.
Based on independent research and testing, there are various
image permanence ratings for each combination of ink and
media used in Giclée printmaking. Wilhelm Imaging
Research's image permanence ratings have been provided to
the public about expected display-life for various ink and
media combinations used in Giclée printmaking today. Our
Giclée reproductions offer an image stability rating of
greater than 80 years* due to the archival-grade pigment
inks and acid-free media I use.
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More and more I am drawn to paint
from my memory and imagination.
The
resulting image on the canvas is truly an original in
several ways. Yes, there is the original oil
painting but there is also an original image that till
that moment had not existed.
Because my mind is full of these ideas that beg
me to illustrate them on canvas,
I have no desire to paint the same image
repeatedly.
New
technological advances in digital photography and
digital printing have allowed me to create reproductions
of my original paintings that amaze me. I have chosen to
self publish this series to
insure the accuracy of color and detail in comparison to
each of my original paintings and thus work very closely
with my production team on the photography, color
correction, and printing.
My
giclée reproductions offer an image stability rating of
greater than 80 years due to the archival-grade pigment
inks and acid-free canvas used.
As
a final touch I use my palette knife to work back over
the canvas surface with a clear acrylic medium. This
process serves a dual purpose by protecting the image
and lightly texturing the surface, mimicking the texture
of the original painting.
By printing my images on canvas and
embellishing the surface as noted, I have eliminated
the need for glass to protect the framed
giclée as would be required on any work on paper. In
many environments the glare from glass
greatly inhibits the viewers enjoyment of
the art piece.
Although
I work very hard to create a quality
reproduction product
my goal is not to deceive a potential buyer
that these
giclée reproductions
are actually my original oil paintings, many
people encounter these pieces suitably
framed and hanging on the walls of my home
or restaurant amid my original oil paintings
and accept them as such. After they have
spent sometime admiring a piece, they take
quite a bit of explaining to be convinced
otherwise. That being said,
these
are not original art pieces and the consumer
should not evaluate the quality of the
reproduction compared to the original.
The yellow and reds on the prints are not as
brilliant as the oil paint on the original
canvas this is as good as it gets as a
reproduction. Just as what one views online
differs from monitor to monitor and when the
same image is translated onto canvas some of
the brilliance does not reproduce. It is the
difference of viewing a photographic slide
to a photo on photographic paper. The fact
that the original art is more spectacular is
true. For this I am glad for me and all of
the collectors of my original art. The
original will always be the best and it is
the real deal!
Side by side they are different products.
Each as good as the medium, the artist and
the production process allows. When I am
proofing a print I make the decision to make
the best print I can even if this decision
takes the color in a slight different
direction. I continue to be very confident
that my reproduction pieces are amazing
reproductions of my original art and I'm
delighted that this I am able to share my
visions and passion for life with so many
others in this way.
Debra Clemente
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