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Pigment inkjet (giclée) printing has now become the preferred output method for artists and photographers. It has surpassed silver halide photographic output in color range and longevity and is available on many more types of media.
A giclée is a print made from an inkjet printer. The term "giclée" (pronounced shzee-clay) was coined by Jack Duganne of Nash Ediitions in the early 90's in an attempt to give their computer generated artwork a more sophisticated name (at least that is one version of the story). The word derives from a french word "to squirt" (as in an inkjet printer). The word "giclée" is now viewed differently throughout the industry. Many people have different feelings about the word. Regardless of the true meaning and origin, people need to understand that printmakers and artists are calling prints made from all kinds of different ink, papers, and printers, giclee. While it may be officially correct, it has become a very nondescript term. Some of the so-called giclées out there are inferior products made with inferior or outdated technology. Some are even made with materials that will fade within a short amount of time! There are all sorts of questions that one should ask when puchasing a "giclée". Printer type and model, resolution, paper type, ink type, finishing sprays, and archival properties, are just a few. At Picture Element, we choose our ink, print materials and equipment very carefully so we can provide the best in archival quality prints.
All of Picture Element's chosen Papers and ink combinations fall within an "archival" category and most have been tested by Wilhelm Research in an accelerated aging laboratory. All have a life expectancy rating of 70-150+ years.
We offer several choices of print output (see descriptions below).
We have many printers and each has it's own strengths. We upgrade them regularly to keep up with the latest technological advancements in fine art printing. Our Epson 11880 64" printer is one of the newest and has a wide array of capabilities and is implemented in much of our current printing.
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Photo Smooth Pearl
An archival heavy weight paper/ink combination reminiscent of traditional photo paper but with superior color gamut (color range) and heavier weight. Slight sheen with very fine texture. Excellent price per foot. This is our most popular photo type paper |
Photo Glossy
An archival paper/ink combination reminiscent of traditional photo paper but with superior color gamut (color range). Smooth High gloss paper. |
Photo semi-matte
An archival paper/ink combination reminiscent of traditional photo paper, but with superior color gamut (color range). Smooth satin finish. Similar to Photo Smooth Pearl, but lighter weight and almost no texture. |
Photo Enhanced-matte
A flat, no shine, economical paper with a similar appearence as some of the fine art rag papers. |
| For Archival Photo print pricing please call us toll free at 866-969-0084 or by email at info@pictureelement.com. Please include your name, company (if applicable), email address and phone number. We do not share your information with anyone. |
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Canvas
A superior, bright white, low glare canvas with the best D-max (blacks) we've ever seen. We use our matte black ink sets with this canvas to achieve a superior black and tonal range compared to other print makers. We coat the canvas with a special UV acrylic 2 coat system. This is done with great care using our HVLP spray system for a smooth even finish. We can produce satin, gloss, or matte finishes. Our clients love this canvas! |
| For Canvas Pricing please call us toll free at 866-969-0084 or by email at info@pictureelement.com. Please include your name, company (if applicable), email address and phone number. We do not share your information with anyone. |
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| Ilford Gold Fiber Silk Fine Art Baryta photo rag paper, long archival print life, superior Dmax (blacks) and tonal range, but with a special receptor coating. Slight sheen after printing with slight texture. Artist and photographers alike are appreciating this fine paper reminiscent of traditional fiber based photo paper. 310 gsm thickness. 60" wide rolls |
Crane Museo Max Fine Art Rag
Fine Art Rag paper, long archival print life, superior Dmax (blacks), 365 gsm thickness. Sold by the sheet (Max size 35x47") |
Elegance Velvet Fine Art
Fine Art Rag paper, long archival print life, 310 gsm thickness. Sold by the sq. inch (roll material). 60" wide rolls |
Black and White Fine Art
Specialty black and white printing using our 11880 printer. Smooth tonal range in neutral or toned prints on any of the materials we offer. |
| For Fine Art Paper Pricing please call us toll free at 866-969-0084 or by email at info@pictureelement.com. Please include your name, company (if applicable), email address and phone number. We do not share your information with anyone. |
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Please call 408-969-0084 for quantity pricing for large orders or edition printing. A certificate of authenticity also accompanies each individual print for edition printing. Offered on all media types we carry.
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