Prounced “zhee-CLAY”, giclee printing on canvas are one of the very best ways of reproducing art work on canvas with digital printers. These are individually produced reproductions that are extremely high-resolution and are created on a unique larger format digital printer that is designed specifically for giclee on canvas. Since so many artists only work as digital painters, it is extremely easy for artists to order beautifully unique giclee on canvas prints of their works for themselves or to sell. This is also one of the main reasons that giclee prints are so popular, since these works can easily be reproduced for many different people to enjoy.
While giclee prints can actually be printed on any type of medium, such as plain paper or transparent acetates, giclee on canvas is the main medium that artists use. Canvas is much more durable than other mediums out there. When you add in the different treatments that can be done to both the canvas and to the inks, giclee on canvas prints will last for many decades to come. So, an artist’s works can be enjoyed for many generations, especially if they are taken care of properly.
The printers that produce giclee on canvas use microscopic dots of four different colors to create these paintings, placing the dots so that they “trick” they eye into seeing different shades and colors. Cyan, yellow, black, and magenta (and lighter shades of each) are the colors used in giclee on canvas prints yet each print can contain an infinite number of different colors once the print is finished. The way that the inks are placed on the canvas creates a beautiful depth to the overall look so that the finished print seems to be hand-painted instead of simply printed. The way that these special inks are placed on the canvas makes them so popular since they allow images to come alive on the canvas.
One other aspect of giclee printing on canvas that makes it so popular is the fact that it can also be printed in large sizes and even in rolls. This means that even billboard-sized giclee prints can be created if desired. Artists are only limited to the size of the paper or canvas when it comes to how big or small they want to make their giclee print.
But not just any canvas printer can create giclee on canvas prints that look like the true works of art that they are. Any artist considering having giclee prints created of their works should always make sure that they choose a reputable canvas printer before they place any order. ZaZa Gallery’s professional printing staff has the experience and the technology to print giclee on canvas so that it will impress even the most picky artist. Check our giclee printing options for your next project before you order anywhere else.