Gicleè Prints now available for selected paintings. What is a "Gicleè" print? (pronounced “gee-clay”) Gicleè (French word for "spray") printing originated in Europe in the early 1990's. It is a refinement of inkjet printing. This new reproduction technique made some quantum leaps in 2000 with better printers and when pigmented inks were introduced. Unlike offset lithography, each print is individually produced, eliminating inventory problems for artists and galleries. The cost per print is much higher, but is more than compensated by many positives. The archival inks used in a Gicleè can last 150 plus years before fading, three times as long as an offset litho print. Each print is custom printed, carefully matched to the original. With the artist free to do any number of prints he or she wishes, very small editions can be released, ensuring a great investment for collectors. The following Gicleè prints are available:
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