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©Kate Dardine "Color of Paints" |
What is Giclée?
Giclée (pronounced “zhee-clay”) is a French word meaning “to spray.” It is a high quality fine art printing process that begins when an original piece artwork is digitized. Skilled technicians optimize this digitized artwork for output. An extremely fine stream of ink is sprayed onto archival fine art paper resulting in prints that truly capture the artist’s original intent. Giclée printing is a very slow, hands-on process which produces prints one at a time. |
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The prints have a much higher resolution than lithographs since no dot screens or printing plates are used and the dynamic color range is very similar to serigraphy. Giclée prints are widely seen in art galleries and museums around the world.
Click here for more information on canvas giclée finishing options. |
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©Patti Andre "Afternoon Walk"
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What is Lumira?
Lumira is a registered trademark of Fine Print, Inc. It refers to the process by which a high resolution digital file of an original artwork or photograph is printed onto photographic paper using a state-of-the-art digital photographic printer. The printer exposes photographic paper using leds (light emitting diods), resulting in an image that is comparable in quality to a Cibrachrome photograph. Lumira prints have an archival rating of over 75 years. What do you mean by Limited Edition Prints?
The term “Limited Edition Prints” refers to a predetermined limited quantity of prints of a particular artwork that are each signed and numbered by the artist. The artist determines the total quantity of prints in each edition. |
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The number of a particular print in the edition can be determined by the fraction written at the bottom of the print. The top number is the print number and the bottom number is the total quantity in that edition. For example, the number 25/100 on a print would mean that print is print number 25 out of a total limited edition of 100. An artwork might also be used in ways other than the limited edition, such as posters or magazine publications, but these are not part of the limited edition. |
©Igor Shpilenok "Morning Bear Pano" |
What kind of papers do you print on?
We use Somerset Radiant White watercolor paper for our giclées on paper, and Bulldog fine art cotton canvas for our giclées on canvas. Our canvas prints are spray coated with a UV protective semi-gloss varnish, eliminating the need for glass. Lumira prints are printed on Fuji Crystal Archive paper. |
©Jana Schefcik "Star Gazer" |
What does Archival mean?
Printing papers, inks, and other materials that meet criteria for permanence, such as pH neutral, acid-free, alkaline-buffered, stable in light, etc.
All of our prints meet strict archival standards.
What is the Certificate of Authenticity?
Each of our prints is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. This is an official document that verifies the authenticity of the print. Each Certificate of Authenticity contains the name of the image, the original medium, the edition number and size (if applicable), and the artist’s signature. |
©Michael Stipek "Maria's Callas" |
What is the Advantage of Using Fine Print Collection?
For over thirty years, Fine Print has been in the business of producing fine art prints for professional artists and photographers. Over the past few years, we have become known as a source of beautiful art and photography for interior designers across the country. Because of this special dual relationship with designers and artists, we are in a unique position to facilitate the exchange of high quality art prints. But at Fine Print Collection, we are much more than a web site offering art for sale. We are your personal shoppers. If you don't see exactly what you are looking for, whether it's an image, a size or a substrate, call us. We will get you what you need.
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