What is a giclée? "zhee-clay" It is a fine art reproduction. Images are generated from high resolution digital scans, and printed with archival quality inks onto various substrates including canvas and fine art paper. The giclée printing process provides better color accuracy than other means of reproduction. Guy Stevens' giclées are produced one-at-a-time combining state of the art technology with traditional craftsmanship.
What is an Offset Lithograph? The offset lithography process works by first transferring an image photographically to thin metal, or plastic printing plates. Unlike other forms of printing, in offset lithography the image on the printing plate is not recessed or raised. Rollers apply oil-based ink and water to the plates. Since oil and water don't mix, the oil-based ink won't adhere to the non-image areas. Only the inked image portion is then transferred to a rubber blanket (cylinder) that then transfers the image onto the paper as it passes between it and another cylinder beneath the paper. The term offset refers to the fact that the image isn't printed directly to the paper from the plates, but is offset or transferred to another surface that then makes contact with the paper.
Do you frame prints? Yes we do offer framing for our large giclée prints on canvas in our online print catalog . We can also frame other sizes of giclee prints on canvas by custom order. You can contact the Guy Stevens Art Gallery, printing coordinator at 864-915-8427.
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Do you ship internationally? Yes we do. Although if we do not ship to your country with the online print catalog contact the gallery and place your order by phone.
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