About The Giclée Printmaking Process

The French word "Giclée" (pronounced zhee-clay) translates in English to "spraying of ink". Giclée prints are high-resolution digital reproductions of original artwork using sophisticated printers that spray tiny droplets of ink onto media such as watercolor papers, canvas and other substrates. The Giclée process provides better color accuracy than any other means of reproduction. Done properly, Giclée prints are hard to distinguish from original artwork. Highly collectable, Giclée prints are an established medium in the fine arts community and are well accepted in museums and galleries around the world.

Impact Arts can provide all the necessary services that you require to bring your original art to life as a beautiful, vibrant Giclée print. And since there is never a minimum print run requirement, limited edition reproductions are easily within the financial reach of every artist.

To achieve optimal results in this process you will need a professionally produced photographic color transparency or a direct digital capture of your work. We can provide either service for a flat rate.

We then scan your art into our computer system, color correct it as necessary and provide a reduced size proof printed on your stock of choice. This one-time set-up charge per original covers scanning services, up to three (3) 8x10 proofs, and in-house archiving for future reproductions.

Upon receipt of the approved proof, we reproduce the final image to your specific size requirements. This final proof is held at Impact Arts as the Bon A Tier (BAT) reference proof for all future orders. The combination of specialty inks and stocks creates prints of museum quality and durability. Mounting and canvas stretching services are available and estimated based on specific project requirements.