What is a Giclee?

A giclee is an elegant, state-of-the-art reproduction that gives a vibrant color rendition of an original painting. A giclee faithfully reflects the vivid color, rich detail and lush texture of the original.

Giclee, a French printmaker's term for "fine spray," was adopted to distinguish the technique from ordinary offset printing. It also signifies to the art buyer that the process and materials used to create the print were intended for the fine art market.

A giclee is created by a digital printer's tiny ink jets that spray millions of droplets of water-based ink onto fine archival paper or canvas. Specific inks and are carefully selected to assure maximum print longevity.

Giclees are produced one at a time. This intricate printing process can take hours for each print. The end result is always the same; a beautifully reproduced work or art with the look and feel of the original painting.

Giclée reproductions are recognized as "the next best thing” to owning the original, and can be found in the world's finest museums and art galleries.