What is a Giclée Print?

A giclée (pronounced 'zhee-clay') print refers to a high-quality reproduction made using an inkjet printer with archival quality inks and papers or canvases. What sets giclée prints apart from regular inkjet prints is their superior color accuracy and detail. They capture every nuance of the original artwork. The archival inks used in giclée printing are fade-resistant and can last for up to 200 years without significant color loss.

All of my prints are giclée, produced by Brian Carter, a fine craftsman and printer who owns and operates Pearl Printing in Portland. The reproductions are carefully made to preserve the collage-like qualities of three dimensionality, depth, and shadow. As beautiful as they are, it may be understood that the actual finished art work is the print, and not the collage, which may be understood as just a step in the process of creating a giclée fine art print.

Giclée prints of all my collages are available in full size for $120, $200, and $300, depending on the size of the print. Also available are 11×14” prints for $75, smaller prints mounted on 8×10” artboard, suitable for framing, for $25, and note card prints of many of the collages.