What Is Giclee Printing?
Giclee printing is a method of producing prints of artwork digitally with high-end equipment. Superior quality giclee prints are economical for the artist and give the buyer some choices about the art they buy.
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History
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Giclee (zhee-klay) printing was developed in the 1990s.
Features
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After a high-resolution digital scan is made of the artwork, prints are made with eight-color or twelve-color ink-jet printers, using archival-quality inks. The resulting prints have truer color accuracy than older printmaking methods and will last longer.
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Benefits
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This method of printing is practical for artists who want to sell copies of their work without the cost of mass-producing it. Giclees can be printed as-needed for little cost once the digital scan is made.
Fun Fact
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Giclee prints, while comparatively inexpensive, are still high-quality. In 2004, an Annie Liebovitz giclee print sold at auction for $10,800.
Size
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Once the digital scan is made, giclee prints can be made in almost any size. Art buyers buying on demand can specify the size they would like.
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