11/07/2017

Why You Need Giclee Replica Prints

By Stephen Harris


Blank walls are basically like a blank canvas waiting for color. That color can come in a lot of forms, but hanging one or more paintings can really make a huge difference. The good news is that you do not have to pay a small fortune for gallery style quality when you buy giclee replica prints. They look gorgeous and will bring color and drama to your bare walls.

You do not have to worry about what guests will think of your giclee reproductions, because they are so high in quality. Not only will they add color and grace to your walls, but you will impress guests and neighbors too.

Many people settle for regular prints because they think that is all they can afford, but that does not have to be the case. With giclees, you can get resplendent reproductions that often rival the original in quality and color, but at a price that is affordable for nearly any budget you might have.

The reason this type of printing looks so good is due to advanced technology. The printers used are ink jet like what you might have at home, but very high end ones that are good for commercial use. Instead of two or five cartridges of ink, these use anywhere from eight to 12 tanks instead, which makes the color bolder and more vivid, while giving it dimension so the details really look real.

The original painting is digitally scanned in high resolution. That scan is then printed directly onto whatever substrate that you choose. Many times it is canvas, because that is traditionally associated with this kind of artwork. However, for a change of pace, sometimes they are made on photo paper, fine art paper, and even metal or glass.

While the advantages of the high quality of giclees is obvious for you as the buyer, there are also lots of huge advantages for the artist him or herself. If they are just starting out, they likely do not have much money and maybe not even enough credit to pay for a large mass producing of their work like they would have had to in the past. Instead, they can use the scanned image to make smaller batches, then reorder if that initial batch sells out. This helps keep initial costs down so that new and emerging artists do not go broke.

Since the scanned file or files are digital, they can be archived and used again and again in the future. There is no worry about negatives or slides deteriorating over time, which means that each scanned piece is saved for future printing at any time.

Some people collect artwork with an eye towards just decorating. Others may do it as in investment, because they know that the piece may appreciate over time, gaining value. Some people do not think this is possible with prints, but it is with giclees. Some do appreciate over time and can fetch very large sums in the thousands at art auctions and galleries. So you are not just investing in your decor, but also possibly in your bank account.




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