What Is A Giclee Print? Keck Fine Art Giclee Publishing Process
TESTIMONIALS: Read what collectors are saying about Keck's fine art giclee prints here.
GALLERY WRAPPED CANVAS (side views): See what the edges of a Keck fine art giclee print looks like here.
GICLEE PRINT PRODUCTION: Find out how Keck's line of fine art giclee prints are created here.
ORIGINALS VS. GICLEE PRINTS: Info on purchasing originals and giclee prints online here.
WHAT IS A GICLEE?
Definition: a printmaking method using an ink-jet printer for photographic images of paintings to produce high-quality reproductions; also written giclee. Example: In giclee, the ink is sprayed on to your choice of media in millions of colors utilizing continuous tone technology, retaining all the fine detail of the original.
Etymology: French `sprayed ink'
A high quality fine art giclee print will look almost identical to the original painting. Often times many can not differentiate between an original and a giclee print unless it is inspected from very close up. We are proud to to share the fact that we have received rave reviews on the Keck line of fine art giclee prints from art collectors world-wide, from L.A., to New York, to Paris, France.
The images below are pictures of two of Keck's fine art giclee prints on 1.5" deep gallery wrapped canvas. Gallery wrapped canvas means that the image of the work actually wraps around the edges of the canvas to give it a finished, contemporary look. Keck Fine Art Publishing also offers giclee prints on paper as well as on a thinner 3/4" canvas. Each listing throughout michelkeck.com will let you know if you are viewing a giclee print on paper, on 3/4" canvas, or on 1.5" canvas. Please note that every open edition giclee print on michelkeck.com that is shown on paper or 3/4" gallery wrapped canvas can also be printed for you on the deeper 1.5" canvas for an additional fee. For this upgrade on any order please phone into the gallery at 219.866.7552 Mon-Sat 9 am to 6 pm c.s.t.
The Images Below are Side Views of Keck Fine Art Giclee Prints. The Image Wraps Around the Sides of the Canvas
The two images directly above are of Keck's fine art giclee #29 from her Limbo Series (left) - and #6 from her Monochromatic Series (right)
How We Create The Keck Fine Art Line of Giclee Prints:
We use only the finest, large-format printers, archival quality inks, and fine art canvas and paper for the production of our giclees. Keck's entire line of fine art giclee prints (both canvas and paper giclees) are printed on professional, Epson 9600 and 9800 large-format giclee printers. Epson's latest wide-format printers represent a level of technology unprecedented in Epson's history. The breakthrough new 8-color ink technology used in our Epson printers results in a final print of uncompromising quality.
IMAGE CAPTURE: How the original painting's image is captured is of the utmost importance to what quality giclee print you will receive. Keck's original paintings are shot with a Hasselblad H1 digital back camera, and Pro-Foto lighting system to ensure that we've taken every step possible to give Keck collectors the highest quality fine art giclee possible.
Our giclees on gallery wrapped canvas are on the highest quality stretcher bars available. All of our fine art giclees are hand-stretched.
When purchasing a giclee please know that there are posters, prints and giclees. Also, within the giclee category, giclees can be produced using a variety of different inks, canvases or papers, and even lower quality and higher quality stretcher bars when ordering giclees on canvas.
Giclees can vary in costs depending on a wide variety of factors. Some factors include; whether or not the giclee is a limited edition or open edition. And, if it is a limited edition a smaller sized edition would cost more than a larger sized edition.. i.e. 1/200 or 1/1000. Some artists will hand embellish giclees to increase the value, though there are some instances when a cheaper print is hand embellished and sold to the customer as a fine art giclee, so do your homework on giclees and ask the seller plenty of questions. They should not mind explaining to you everything in full detail.
The main difference between inexpensive giclees and more expensive giclees, outside of the edition factor, is how they are photogpraphed and prepared for digital file, as well as the material (inks, canvas or paper) used.
If you are ever in question about purchasing a giclee online or offline ask the seller questions such as...
what type of giclee large format printer they are using
what types of inks they are using
how many dots per inch
what type of stretcher bars they are using
how the work was photographed or scanned for the digital file
and how the digital file was prepared.
ORIGINAL ART VS. GICLEE PRINTS
Original art, when it is art that is not mass produced, as many online companies are doing, is always a better choice for the collector who is purchasing original art for investment purposes. But be wary when purchasing original art online from any online site or 'artist' if they show pictures of a painting and then state that they will duplicate that painting for you. As a collector you should already know that if you are spending your money for an original painting (even if the price is cheap), that it means you should be purchasing a one of a kind painting. No art buyer should ever consider purchasing a so-called original when you see it stated anywhere that a 'similar' original painting can be created for you. This is always a red flag and you should steer clear from those web sites. Please also note that more often than not those type of mass production art web sites (even if they claim only one artist is doing all the work) are usually guilty of copyright infringement. Often time these sites have stolen the images of professional, full-time artists and are illegally reproducing these popular artist's work. While these art sweatshops used to operate mainly from China, the are now also operating out of Canada and the United States as well.
Museum-quality, artist-signed, fine art giclee prints, such as those produced by Keck Fine Art Publishing will also always hold a greater investment value than a mass produced original painting from an 'art sweatshop'. Be wary of any site that makes such statements as; 'original paintings not a print of any kind', when they are also a site that is showing images of paintings and saying they can created a similar original painting for you. Museum quality, fine art giclee prints are well respected, purchased, and collected in the art world, even by the most discerning art collectors & dealers!
KECK FINE ART GICLEE PRINTS TESTIMONIALS
Below are some of the testimonials we've received regarding our giclee prints...
"Michel & Scott Thank you so much for rushing the print of All or Nothing to us. We had it in time for our anniversary party and all of our guests commented how gorgeous the painting was, we never told them it was a print. It really makes our wall sing! Every day we find something new in it. Susan is already looking for another for our master bedroom." - Susan & Carrie - Las Vegas, Nevada
"I was hesitant to buy a print off of the internet but I am so glad I did. The detail is amazing!!! I had to run my hand over the surface of it because I thought someone must have accidentally sent me the original painting. I couldn't be happier! THANK YOU." - Jeff - Chicago, Illinois
"I wish all jobs ran this smoothly. I have to thank you both for getting this order out to us so quick and on such a short notice. Our client was very impressed with the quality of your giclees and the quick turn around. I look forward to doing business with you in the future." - Barbara - Dallas, Texas
"I have expensive taste but unfortunately a budget that does not match it. I purchased your prints of Hard Knock Life and Over Before It Began and I LOVE them! To me they are just as good as an original painting." - Linda - Columbus, Ohio
"When I showed my wife the print I ordered from your site she told me I would never be happy with the quality of a print. We've just spent the last hour on your site and have ordered two more, needless to say we both love it. The quality of your giclee print far surpassed both of our expectations. - Ben - Philadelphia, PA
MORE FEEDBACK ON KECK FINE ART GICLEES....
"Beautiful, Stunning. Now I want an original. =) be blessed."
"Awesome. I am very happy. This piece will hang in my study for years to come!!"
"incredible piece of art, captivating, my 4th piece"
"My 3rd piece. Colors are amazing, Art just screams out WOW! Just as Described"
"Beautiful print. Great seller to deal with. Fast shipping, careful packing"
If you ever have any questions regarding our museum quality, fine art giclee process please call into the gallery toll free 1-888-969-KECK, or use our live chat feature (top left of page) Mon-Fri 9 am to 6 pm c.s.t.
The Raw Artist Gallery
3956 North 700 West Rensselaer, IN. 47978 Phone: 1-888-WOW-KECK
