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Cat Art Scanning and Printing Services
Framing Artistry has made Giclée Printing
affordable and is now preferable fine art reproduction for
artists. Emerging artists and seasoned professionals have been
using our services with superior results.
Unlike lithographs, which start to fade almost immediately,
Giclée prints are produced with pigmented inks and 100% archival
papers. Guaranteed not to fade for over 100 years. Our on-staff
artists brings attention to detail in color proofing and
correction.
Our "Print-on Demand" Service allows you to
stock only those prints you need, keeping your overhead and
storage space to a minimum.
See our
Pricing Schedule
and
FAQ's
for more information on Giclée printing.
The Process:
We begin by scanning and proofing you artwork. Artist will
receive an 8"x10" proof of their artwork for final approval of
color.
If a digital file is submitted by the artist, the artwork must
be in a JPG, TIFF or PSD format. Profiles must be embedded.
Artist will receive an 8" x 10" proof of their artwork. If
color correction is necessary, a fee will be charged (see
below).
Upon acceptance of the proof, a final print will be made. Note
that if artist wishes to scale artwork up, or down, the artwork
must scale proportionally. Images may be cropped at artists
request
A high-res digital file of the artwork will
be given to the artist and a copy will be kept at Framing
Artistry for future prints. Images that have not been
re-printed for one year will be removed from the system The
artist is responsible to keep their copy in a safe and
accessible area for future printing
Set Up Pricing
Your set up includes scanning, color correction, 8"x10" proof
and a high resolution digital file.
Scanning and Proofing is
$50.00 for up to 154 square inches (11x14)
$75.00 for up to 320 square inches (16x20)
$100.00 for up to 720 square inches (24x30)
721 square inches and above will be quoted on a per piece basis
Print Pricing (up to 24x30)
1-5 pieces
Canvas - 11¢ per square inch (this includes protective
sealant)
Watercolor Paper - 10¢ per square inch
5+ pieces
Canvas - 10¢ per square inch (this includes protective
sealant)
Watercolor Paper - 09¢ per square inch
Extra CD's - $10.00 each
Frequently Asked Questions about
Giclée Printing
Why Giclée Prints?
Giclée prints allow the artist more flexibility and cost control
over their art inventory. Prints are created "On Demand"
allowing for a minimal investment in cost and storage space.
This lower upfront cost also allows the artist to have more
variety of images and sizes for their customers
What Do I Need to Have a Giclée Print
Made?
We first start with a scan. We prefer to scan the art from the
original, but the scan may also be provided by the artist. Our
on-staff artist can also create a scan from your transparencies.
After your approval of the final proof, the print can be made
How Accurate Are The Colors?
Giclée printing is a very accurate printing process, but there
are colors which do not fall into the printers color gamut.
Neon colors, silvers, golds, some pure reds are not able to
print. On reviewing your artwork, we can tell you what colors
may not be 100% accurate and our alternatives.
How Wide Can You Print?
We can print up to 43" Wide
What Surfaces Can Be Printed On?
Giclée printing allows for a wide variety of printing
surfaces. We offer watercolor paper in rough and smooth
surface, canvas and photographic paper.
How Long Does a Giclée Last?
A Giclée is lightfast for 100 years. By using archival
papers and pigments, and treating your Giclée print the same way
you would your original artwork, you can be assured that your
print will be just as beautiful and rich years from now.
How Do I Price My Giclée Prints?
We suggest new artists start their prices as 4x the cost of
the print. As the artist becomes more recognized and collected,
the price can go up from there. Embellished prints would be
higher
Some of our customers:
Burr
Studios - Ruth Basler Burr
Photography by Paul Renner
David
Linnig Photography
Watercolors by Sylvia Herrera
Sam Banis
Photography
Jeffrey
Cornia Fine Art
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