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Giclée
To view beautiful images as wall art, it is imperative that they be printed on the finest papers and inks available. Start with a stunning image, print it with vivid colors, bright whites and detailed blacks and you have an exceptional print – a work of art. Then add the archival value of the print (how long it’s vibrant colors will last) and you have a work of art that will last for generations.
My prints are carefully handcrafted using the fine art method of Giclée (pronounced gee-clay) printing. Giclée uses only archival inks, coatings, papers and canvas made by one of the nation’s most prestigious Giclée printers who specialize in art prints for photographers and artists.
There is a huge difference between standard photographic paper from a color lab (or a photographer that prints their own photographs), and a handcrafted Giclée print. Looking at the Giclée print, you will discover the depth of beauty, clarity, and vivid colors. Touch the Giclée print and you will experience the luxurious look and feel of fine art.
Available Giclée Surfaces
Prints are available on various papers including artist canvas.
Giclée Luster Paper
This luxurious, heavy weight photographic paper has a fine surface texture and a luster finish. This paper was designed for the discerning customer who would like the look of a photographic paper but with the stunning, vivid image of a Giclée print. This surface is our most economical Giclée print. Prints made from Luster paper will have an added 1” white border that will allow for future matting. For example, a 16x20 print will actually be 18x22 with the border. We recommend framing your Giclée Luster print behind UV glass for maximum longevity.
Giclée Watercolor Papers
Water color papers come in two different surfaces: Smooth and Elegance Textured. Prints made from watercolor papers will have an added 1” white border that will allow for future matting. For example, a 16x20 print will actually be 18x22 with the border. We recommend framing your Giclée Watercolor print behind UV glass for maximum longevity.
Smooth is a bright white fine art watercolor paper with a luxuriously smooth surface ideal for my high resolution photographic imagery. It is able to produce extremely crisp and accurate details. Smooth is archival certified for 100+ years*.
Elegance Texture paper is a beautifully textured watercolor paper made from 100% cotton fiber that is acid and lignin free. Once you've held an Elegance print in your hand, it’s hard not to be impressed with its ideal heavy weight and soft feel. With Elegance, you know that you're maximizing the value of your fine art print. Elegance is archival certified for 100+ years*. For full archival information, contact me for testing and certification results.
Giclée Canvas
Lyve Canvas is a dream-come-true. With exceptional color and saturation on a poly-cotton blend canvas, this work of art is absolutely stunning. Lyve Canvas sets a new standard of exceptionalism in fine art and photographic prints with a masterful blend of artistry and engineering.
Your canvas print will be sealed using a special archival coating so you may enjoy your beautiful artwork without the use of glass. Each canvas print is gallery wrapped around artist’s 1-3/4" stretcher bars and can be displayed with or without a frame. Lyve Canvas is archival certified for 100+ years*.
*NOTE: Actual print stability and longevity will vary according to image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity, atmospheric conditions, and post-printing treatments. For full archival information, contact me for the manufacturers testing and certification results.
Madeline Duval does not guarantee stability or longevity. For maximum print life, display all prints under archival glass or archival coating and display using recommended archival guidelines or properly store them using archival methods.
Other Unique Surfaces
Metal Prints - A Stunning Visual that Lasts
Fine art images that are printed on metal have a vibrancy and sophistication with a totally modern look. These durable aluminum prints look great anywhere – perfect for damp areas such as a bathroom or covered outdoor living area. They are virtually waterproof.
Fine Art images are printed on high quality aluminum with ⅛” rounded corners through a dye sublimation process for a clean, glossy and lasting final product. Display your metal print on an easel, or hang it on your wall using the included stand-out hanging system.
Fine Art Note Cards – Select your favorite images for handcrafted note cards in 4x5 or 5x7 sizes.
Mugs, Mousepads, Coasters, Clipboards and more – Call or email me for more information on these products and more.