At RFA Decor in Boca Raton we are no stranger to giclées. If you are wondering what exactly a giclée is and how it is different from other types of art prints, our team of professional art consultants in South Florida is here to help. We are answering all the common questions about giclées and art prints to help you make a better decision when picking out artwork for your home or business.
Jack Duganne, Creator of Giclée Printing
The term giclée for a fine art digital print was first coined in 1991 by printmaker Jack Duganne, who revolutionized the world of fine art printing by marrying it with computer technology. Giclée is a French word that translates as “to spray,” which references how an inkjet printer works to create higher image detail than standard commercial printing.
Giclée prints are popular for their extremely high resolution. They can be created with fade-resistant pigment ink to provide long-lasting, gorgeous color and can be hand-embellished to add even more detail.
How Are Giclée Prints Created?
Giclées are printed on high-resolution inkjet printers from high-resolution digital files that capture the colors and details of the original work of art.
While the term giclée can be used loosely, as a South Florida art company, we acknowledge that the ink and paper used when making a giclée makes a big difference. Our giclée printer uses aqueous-based archival pigmented inks which are stable in, and resistant to, UV light.
Our giclée prints can be created on acid-free, archival fine art paper, acid-free archival canvas or photographic paper and can be hand-embellished to better capture the texture and other details of the original work of art.
How Do Giclée Prints Differ From Other Types of Art Prints?
Giclées are produced with high-quality inkjet printers using computer technology. Other art printing methods such as etchings, screenprints and lithography involve work of the hand.
Finding the Perfect Giclée for You
If you need help finding a perfect giclée for your home or business, be sure to get the assistance of our RFA Decor art consultants. We provide our customers with cutting-edge artwork in a wide range of styles along with other art-related services, such as custom framing. We employ artists to create artwork exclusively for our collection and can also create custom giclées to fit your space, style or budget.
Contact us today to learn more about our hand-embellished giclée prints in a range of styles such as pop, florals, animals, figurative and abstract, our custom giclées and our other art services.