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    Paul Andrus
    Art Professor - UAT in Tempe, AZ
    World Recognized Pastel Artist
    Website: Landruscapes
    News Release 

 

Part 1: What is a Giclée?
Giclée (jhee-clay) is a French term referring to "squirting" liquids. In
art terminology, giclée applies to squirting microscopic ink droplets
onto art media, such as canvas or watercolor paper using a computer
driven printing process for the purpose of art production or reproduction.
 
To be a true giclée, the prints must be printed on art media, be able
to be printed at any size and use high-gamut, moisture- resist- ant
archival inks. Giclées are specifically targeted to being displayed in
indoor lighting, such as galleries, or offices. Quality reproduction,
color fidelity and long term archivability are major attributes.
 
At present the giclées offered at this site are rated archival up to 200
years. When you think about the works of Degas, now in need of
restoration to keep them from fading only after 100 years, this new
state of the art printing process is well worth the investment.
 
I will be presenting more information about the Giclée process each
month. I will also take any questions that you may have and address
them in my column for all to benefit. I look forward to any and all
correspondence from anyone in the CAG or beyond.
 
Thank you and I will be talking to you soon again next month.
Paul Andrus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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