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Digital printing in general covers all print methods. From your printer attached to your computer, to on-demand book publishers, and more. Archival digital printing is specialized to meet museum and gallery requirements of light fastness. Most Archival digital prints range in fade factor expectancy from 70 years with die inks to 200 years for pigmented inks. The evolving archival technologies promise to increase this amazing light fastness. They also expect to deliver products and methods to extend the life of existing prints. Just as the photography, music, and movie industries have been impacted by digital technologies, the art world is adjusting to these new picture making methods.

About Giclée Printing

Giclée , a French word means a spray of liquid. Modern printers are capable of producing incredibly detailed prints for both photography and fine art. High resolution digital images are printed with archival quality pigmented inks onto various surfaces. The Giclée process provides extraordinary better color accuracy than previous means of reproduction. Works can be reproduced to a variety of size and media, with the tremendous advantage of being able to reproduce art on demand.

Open Edition

The “Open Edition” offers the same high quality of image. The Limited Edition is best for the investor, or collector as each print is numbered and signed. For the cost conscious art lover who just wants to enjoy the picture, the Open Edition is an excellent choice.

Limited Edition

The “Limited Edition” offers prints on Archival Quality Paper or Canvas. For investment value each print bares the artist’s signature and number of print. In addition a certificate of authenticity signed by the print maker accompanies each print. The Limited Edition is best for the investor, or collector.

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