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Giclee prints are also called "Iris Giclee Prints" after the French company who developed this new "state of the art" technology. The word "Giclee" in French means "to spray" as the ink is actually sprayed onto the watercolor paper or canvas. Giclee printing offers the highest degree of accuracy and richness of color, providing museum quality images which are as close to the original painting as possible.  Giclees are printed on smooth archival Arches watercolor paper or canvas, which makes the print very closely resemble the original.

Originally, "lithographs" were prints made by the artist actually etching the artwork image onto a stone, then applying ink to the stone and pressing it onto paper. Today, lithographs are made by the same process, but done by professional printers who make metal plates, one for each color, who then press the plates, one after another, onto the paper to make the print. Lithographs are printed on a very slightly shiny paper.

Whether you decide on a Lithograph or Giclee Print, you will be receiving a fine art print which will last more than 75 years, if cared for properly.  Avoid direct sunlight and moisture.  All framing materials that touch the print should be should be "acid-free" or "conservation" quality.  If your artwork will be hung in a bright sunny location, we recommend using UV protective glazing.

A remarque is a hand drawn detail which is added to a print.  It is usually done in the margins of the print by the artist.  Remarques are usually pencil or black ink drawings.  My remarques are hand painted separate small paintings which are not attached to the print, and are usually matted in a small window below the main print.  I offer them for the buyer who would like an original painting as an addition to their fine art print.

In the past, Artist's Proofs were a way for itinerant artists to earn a salary while painting commissions. Today, Artist's Proofs are considered a special edition of prints.  They are available in very limited edition sizes.  They do not differ in quality from the regular limited edition print.  Artist's Proofs have the designation "AP" next to the limited edition numeration.  The total number in each of my Artist's Proof editions is 10% of the limited edition size.  The price of Artist Proofs is 20% higher than the regular limited edition price.  Each limited edition print is available in an Artist's Proof edition.