Question:
What is a GiClee? (pronounced zhee-klay)
Answer:
A type of fine art marked by vibrant colors that have a long life due to the type of "paint" used as well as the type of media used.
This is applied with a very expensive fine art unit.
Normal life of a GiClee is much longer than old photography, and does not suffer the short life of cheap inkjet computer printing.
Images are available on cheap poster paper, heavy photo paper, watercolor paper, heavy fine art papers, and heavyweight museum quality exhibition canvas.
Life expectancy on the cheaper photo papers should give around 100 years with no noticeable fading or color shifting when framed under glass and displayed in normal out of direct sunlight. With the fine art papers this extends to around 200 years. This doesn't mean that they will fall apart at 200 years, but there is no expected change after that long. This far exceeds the life of Photography and blows away cheap inkjet computer prints which have such a short life expectancy.
The color vibrancy and realism of a GiClee puts this fine art in a class by themselves.
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The GiClees are available for sale in 8x10 (or 12), 11x14 (or 16.5), 16x20, and larger sizes. They can be ordered matted or not. They can be framed or not.
Some interior decorators have directly applied them to the walls and added the clear protective coatings and attached a frame to the wall! (This especially works well for the real long panoramas.)
Costs are here and change depending on type of media used:
Not all types of media is available in all sizes.
*Prices subject to change without notice!
The above media choices are Epson's Professional Media.
*** Poster paper is - Epson Standard Proofing Paper (240)
*** Photo paper is - Epson Signature Worthy Premium Luster Photo Paper (260)
A true 10 mil "E" surface photo paper, this paper is ideal for both wedding and portrait photographers.
* Highest color gamut available for vivid color reproduction
* RC paper base for actual photo prints
* Luster E surface finish
* Enhanced 2880 dpi printing for the highest quality output
* Dries instantly for easy handling
* 10 mil thickness for a durable photographic feel
Wedding, portrait and school photographers have traditionally used luster paper for their photos. Now Epson offers this popular surface paper, Premium Luster Photo Paper, to digital print-makers. This instant drying paper produces vivid, lifelike images that rival those of traditional silver halide prints. Premium Luster Photo Paper delivers highly saturated prints by offering maximum ink coverage and a high D-Max for true photographic reproductions. Its 10-mil RC base gives prints a photographic feel, and keeps the paper cockle-free.
*** Metallic is - Epson Metallic Glossy Photo Paper
Designed with an incredible Dmax and rich color gamut, these photo papers feature a unique metallic surface look that provide an extreme sharpness and depth.
Metallic Photo Paper Glossy is a robust new photographic paper designed for photographic use in high end portrait and wedding work.
*** Canvas is - Epson Signature Worthy Exhibition Canvas Satin 22 mil
Engineered for the most discerning professional photographers, artists, fine art reproduction houses, and print-for-pay businesses, Epson’s Exhibition Canvas Gloss, Exhibition Canvas Satin and Exhibition Canvas Matte enable users to achieve industry-leading DMax and color gamut for prints that require stunning, museum-grade image quality and durability.
An acid free, lignin free heavyweight cotton-poly blend, this elegantly textured canvas features soft-gloss surface with a bright white point, exceptionally high Dmax and wide color gamut. The canvas base is enhanced with elastic polymers providing high tensile strength and flexibility for gallery wrap stretching without cracking.
*** Fine Art is - Epson Legacy Brayta
This is a traditional baryta paper with a white, smooth satin finish. There are two barium sulphate coatings with an industry leading microporous inkjet receptive layer that produces deep, rich blacks (Dmax),expanded color gamut and gentle tonal gradations. This paper delivers the look and feel of the revered silver halide F-surface darkroom papers and will provide excellent image permanence.
Features/Benefits
· 100% Alpha Cellulose
· Image Permanence: 200 years color / 400 years B&W (when used with Epson HD and Epson HDX Ink) · 12 mil / 305 μ caliper
· Acid and lignin free / pH buffered
· Minimal levels of Optical Brightening Agents (OBAs)
· Smooth surface / Satin finish
Basis Weight: 314gsm
Thickness: 12 mil
ISO Brightness: 93
Whiteness: 90
Base Material: 100% Alpha Cellulose
Surface Finish: Smooth Satin
*** Fine Art Finest cotton is - Epson Legacy Platine
This is a 100% cotton fiber paper with a white, smooth satin finish. This paper combines the look and feel of the revered silver halide F-surface with a true cotton base. It has an industry leading microporous inkjet receptive layer that produces deep, rich blacks (Dmax), expanded color gamut and gentle tonal gradations and will provide outstanding image permanence and durability.
Features/Benefits
· 100% cotton fiber
· Image Permanence: 200 years color / 400 years B&W (when used with Epson HD and Epson HDX Ink) · 17 mil / 432 μ caliper
· Acid and lignin free / pH buffered
· No Optical Brightening Agents
· Smooth surface / Satin finish
Basis Weight: 314gsm
Thickness: 17 mil
ISO Brightness: 85
Whiteness: 82
Base Material: 100% Cotton Fibre
Surface Finish: Smooth Satin
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I also have shown many 16X20 and 36x24 images not framed or coated, they were mounted on builder's foam and were hanging at many of my displays.
These can be framed, coated or just hung as I had them.
Cost for these are $35.00 for 11X16 or so size, $50.00 for 16X20 or so size, and $100.00 for 24X36 or so size on Photo paper.
I also have done dozens of 36 x 24 GiClees on heavyweight museum quality exhibition canvas mounted on heavy foam with a solid wood shaped black frame that is not overwhelming. These look wonderful!
I do suggest adding the UV inhibitive protective coatings applied to all art work that does not have the protective framing glass. The print will last many more decades, can be cleaned and will stay clean much longer. Cost for this depends on size and number of images.
Above Mat board is high quality with acid Free core and backing, however these do not meet museum quality standards.
GiClees can be "hinged" or mounted with acid free hinging tape.
For Fine Art GiClees, they should have museum quality matting and conservation framing which costs more.
Canvas GiClees can be mounted on acid free foam core, stretched, or gallery wrapped. Price depends on size and image. An option is to mount the canvas on heavy builders foam. This saves money and works good but is not up to museum specifications of course.
Frames can be quality less expensive import, high quality import, less expensive high quality hand made, or various higher quality more expensive larger profile framing. Cost for framing depends on type and size of framing. Conservation framing is much more expensive.
WV State sales tax will be added to all sales.
Shipping is extra and depends on size and framing options.
I use USPS or UPS and use USPS flat rate envelops and boxes if possible for small items.
Shipping tubes are $5.00 or more depending on size.
Also some framed pieces must have special very expensive packing for shipping.
Cost for shipping, packaging and handling is extra, (sorry I can't control UPS or USPS, just trying to not go bankrupt!).
You can pick it up in Arthur or Petersburg at no shipping cost also.
Here is a link to some of my schooner images:
https://sites.google.com/site/escapetothemountasins2016/2-images
2015 shows were called "Our Heritage in Time" with many images from a variety of shows. Here is a link:
https://sites.google.com/site/escapetothemountains2015a/home
2018 shows were called "Our Amazing Animal Friends!" You will enjoy animals from A to Z (alligators - Zebras)
https://sites.google.com/site/escapetothemountains2018/home
Most all of my Pic-A-Day posts featuring vintage autos (unless it says they are not for sale) can also be purchased.
You can see these on my personal Facebook page or most of them can be seen on the Northeast Wheels Events web site.
Here are links:
My Facebook page
Northeast Wheels Events web site:
http://northeastwheelsevents.ning.com/profiles/blog/list
2017 display of local historic images:
https://sites.google.com/site/escapetothemountains2017/home
Contact me at: acmach2fineart@hotmail.com
Or
Albert Mach Fine Art
173 Mach Point Lighthouse Drive
Arthur, WV 26847
304-749-8757