Limited
Edition
A limited edition is a pre-determined amount of prints
to be created and released. The issue number is usually decided prior to the
run by either the artist or publisher. The prints created in the run are
normally signed and numbered ( s/n ) by the originating artist. Since there is
a known limited availability, the dollar value of a limited edition print is
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Giclée
Print
The term Giclée (pronounced as Zhee-Clay) is a
French term for "fine spray". It is now used to describe a precision fine art
ink jet printing process. No printing film or plates are involved in this
process. Two media choices are favored, canvas or fine art paper. Giclée
printing was first introduced as a prepress proofing system for high quality
art books in the late 1980s. In more recent years, artist's found that their
original paintings could be scanned directly into a computer and the
information used to control the minuscule ink jets on a high quality digital
printer. These jets spray literally millions of water-based ink droplets per
second onto either canvas or fine art paper that is spinning on a drum. The
process produces thousands of shades of rich color creating the velvet look and
fine texture of the original work. |
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Offset Lithographic
Print
Also known as Offset Photomechanical Reproduction,
Lithography was often used to describe many different types of printing
techniques using chemical interactions of the components. In modern days the
original image is scanned or photographed and placed into a computer to produce
color separations for each color used in the printing process. The separations
are transferred to plates with each plate representing the values, in micro-dot
patterns, of of the four process colors ( cyan, yellow, magenta and black ).
The printing process most commonly used is called "offset". Based in part on
the idea that the print image is offset from the drum or printing plate onto
the paper or canvas by the chemical actions and effect of the lithograph
components ( plate preparations, special inks, and distilled water ).
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Ready to
Frame
This term applies to works published in any format which
have been attached to a matt board or foam core. The print is ready to insert
directly into a standard size frame to compliment your individual room design
or furnishings. Diverse frame styles and prices are commonly available at
commercial photo shops, art supply & antique stores. |
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