What is a Giclèe?

The most advanced and perfected technology in fine art reproduction is the giclèe printing method. giclèe, pronounced (zhee-clay), is a French term meaning "spray of ink". Creating a giclee reproduction requires the utmost care and attention on the part of the printer. The original painting is photographed and a digital image is created which is read by a computer. The computer then relays the image to a six color, large format printer. The printer produces the image by delivering a fine spray of ink, up to a million micro droplets per second. Each droplet is four times smaller than a human hair. The display of a full color spectrum allows for the portrayal of the finest detail and vibrancy of the artist's original image and maximum resolution of color density.

The artist's color approval and input are essential for creating the final custom settings for each limited edition. This edition of fine art reproduction is a collaboration between the artist and a small family-owned company of craftsmen. Giclèes have been shown in museums and galleries through the world.

All of these giclèes have been printed with only archival ink on archival watercolor paper. Every giclèe reproduction is accompanied by a personalized Certificate of Authenticity that reflects the quality, style, clarity, and color correctness of the reproduction. Only the highest quality equipment and mediums available today are used in creating each giclèe. They have been laboratory tested to withstand at least 150 years of normal atmospheric changing conditions.

Please note: Colors may appear slightly different on some monitors due to monitor settings.