What is giclee canvas?
Modern technology has created a new format for fine art reproductions, called giclee (pronounced gee-CLAY or zhe-CLAY). The giclee is a type of print that can be produced on a variety of printing surfaces, including canvas. The process uses digital technology.Meaning of the WordThe word “giclee” is French, and means “to spray or spatter.” This is a reference to the ink-jet printing used.Printing EquipmentGiclee prints are produced from digital format image files by means of a computer and a specialty ink-jet printer with extremely high resolution.Printing SurfacesA variety of printing surfaces can be used to create giclees. The most widely used printing materials for giclees include paper and traditional artist’s canvas.Type of Art ReproducedGiclee printing offers a means of reproducing many types of artwork, including paintings, photographs and murals. Any image produced using, or copied to, a digital file format can be reproduced via the giclee process.Quality of Giclee PrintsThe gic
