About Canvas Printing:
Giclée canvas prints are photographic or art reproductions produced with digital ink jet printing technology. Recent developments in the ink jet printing technology have led to the acceptance of this reproduction method by the communities of professional artists and photographers. Today's digital printing printing equipment and methods produce high quality, archival images. Reputable print making companies will only use printing systems with durable pigmented inks as well as media that is acid free and archival. This is the foundation for high quality art and photo reproductions that will last a life time.
Printing Equipment:
High resolution, wide format ink jet printers are the perfect tool for producing custom art and photo editions. They are based on the same technology as the printer you have at home by your computer. The key difference include: Wide format output up to 60" wide, Ultra high resolution printing with up to 12 different ink colors, Pigmented inks which are permanent and will not discolor or fade over time. Wide format digital printing has revolutionized how art reproductions are produced. Unlike traditional presses, the digital process allows us to produce single custom prints in a cost effective manner.
Print Media:
Quality archival print media is essential to producing good reproductions. Artist canvas is a popular choice. The canvas we use is very similar to the canvas you would buy to paint on. The key difference is that it has a treatment on the surface to allow compatibility with ink jet inks. Once printed it is stretched either as a gallery wrap or on standard stretcher bars and framed.
Gallery wraps are a very popular way to display a canvas print. Extra thick stretcher bars are used and the image is wrapped around all four sides. This gives a very unique and clean look when displayed.
In addition to canvas there are other media available for a art and photo reproductions. Satin photo paper is a common choice and these are typically framed and matted behind glass. Another option is cotton fine art or water color paper. This is a heavy textured art paper and can offer a unique artistic look to both photo and art reprints. Contact us directly if like to know more about these two options.
Giclée canvas prints are photographic or art reproductions produced with digital ink jet printing technology. Recent developments in the ink jet printing technology have led to the acceptance of this reproduction method by the communities of professional artists and photographers. Today's digital printing printing equipment and methods produce high quality, archival images. Reputable print making companies will only use printing systems with durable pigmented inks as well as media that is acid free and archival. This is the foundation for high quality art and photo reproductions that will last a life time.
Printing Equipment:
High resolution, wide format ink jet printers are the perfect tool for producing custom art and photo editions. They are based on the same technology as the printer you have at home by your computer. The key difference include: Wide format output up to 60" wide, Ultra high resolution printing with up to 12 different ink colors, Pigmented inks which are permanent and will not discolor or fade over time. Wide format digital printing has revolutionized how art reproductions are produced. Unlike traditional presses, the digital process allows us to produce single custom prints in a cost effective manner.
Print Media:
Quality archival print media is essential to producing good reproductions. Artist canvas is a popular choice. The canvas we use is very similar to the canvas you would buy to paint on. The key difference is that it has a treatment on the surface to allow compatibility with ink jet inks. Once printed it is stretched either as a gallery wrap or on standard stretcher bars and framed.
Gallery wraps are a very popular way to display a canvas print. Extra thick stretcher bars are used and the image is wrapped around all four sides. This gives a very unique and clean look when displayed.
In addition to canvas there are other media available for a art and photo reproductions. Satin photo paper is a common choice and these are typically framed and matted behind glass. Another option is cotton fine art or water color paper. This is a heavy textured art paper and can offer a unique artistic look to both photo and art reprints. Contact us directly if like to know more about these two options.
