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Understanding Giclée: An Innovative Art Printing Process**

Giclée, pronounced "gee-clay," is a sophisticated printing method akin to modern inkjet technology but without visible dot patterns, resulting in high-quality art reproductions. The term was coined by printmaker Jack Duganne, aiming to convey a positive image distinct from traditional inkjet. Today, giclée printing utilizes archival, fade-resistant inks on various substrates like watercolor paper and canvas, allowing for exquisite detail and color fidelity in artworks. This method is favored for its ability to deliver rich gradients and vibrant colors, making it a popular choice among artists and collectors alike.

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Understanding Giclée: An Innovative Art Printing Process**

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  1. Giclee By: Meagan Sheppard

  2. What is Giclee ? • Giclee is pronounced gee-clay. • It is a method of making art through a printing process very similar to modern ink-jet printers. • In giclee printing, no screen or other mechanical devices are used and therefore there is no visible dot screen pattern. • Giclee prints are a little over a meter wide and is often referred to as a “knitting machine” because they look very similar.

  3. Origins • The word giclée was created by Jack Duganne, a printmaker working at Nash Editions. • He was specifically looking for a word that would not have the negative connotations of "inkjet" or "computer generated". • It is based on the French word gicleur, which means "nozzle" (the verb form gicler means "to squirt, spurt, or spray").

  4. Todays use! • Beside its original association with IRIS prints, the word giclée has come to be associated with other types of inkjet printing including processes that use fade-resistant, archival inks (pigment-based, as well as newer solvent-based inks), and archival substrates primarily produced on Epson, HP and other large-format printers. • These printers use the CMYK color process but may have multiple cartridges. this increases the apparent resolution and color gamut and allows smoother gradient transitions. • A wide variety of substrates is available, including various textures and finishes such as matte photo paper, watercolor paper, cotton canvas, or artist textured vinyl.

  5. References • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gicl%C3%A9e • http://painting.about.com/cs/printing/a/gilceeprints_2.htm

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