What is Giclee on canvas art?



Giclee on canvas is the process of printing an image onto a pre-coated archival canvas. This modern technique uses fade-resistant pigment inks and a high-quality inkjet printer. We create our Canvas Giclee Prints with the best quality materials available.

What is the difference between a print and a giclee?

Inkjet Printer: Standard inkjet prints are made using dye-based inks. Giclees are made using pigment-based inks (Amazon). High Resolution and Color: They have the sharpest detail and highest resolution, displaying a full-color spectrum. Giclees capture every shade of an original work.

Is giclee the same as canvas?

Put simply, a Giclée canvas print is a high quality print using the best practice and the best quality printer, canvas and ink that is available. Giclée is derived from the French word gicler which means “to squirt or spray”. It does not refer to only canvas printing but also to art reproductions on paper.

What does giclee on canvas look like?





If the paint is still resting on the surface of the canvas and has been layered, it’s likely an original. However, if it looks like the art is seeped into the canvas, then it’s likely a giclee.

Is giclee on paper or canvas?

Giclees are typically paper art prints or canvas prints that have been printed using an inkjet printer.

Is giclee print on canvas?

Giclee on canvas is the process of printing an image onto a pre-coated archival canvas. This modern technique uses fade-resistant pigment inks and a high-quality inkjet printer.