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How does a Giclée differ from 
a traditional print (a lithograph)?

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.

 

I have heard that reproductions fade over time, what about Giclée?

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

More and more I am 
drawn to paint from 
my memories 
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 embellishing the surface.     

                                         Debra Clemente   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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