Frequently Asked Questions

What is a giclee print?

In giclee printing, no screen or other mechanical devices are used and therefore there is no visible dot screen pattern. The image has all the tonalities and hues of the original painting. Giclee (pronounced Gee’clay) is a French term meaning to spray or squirt, which is how an inkjet printer works. However, it is not the same as a standard desktop inkjet printer, and is much larger. Giclee prints are a little over a metre wide and are often affectionately referred to as a “knitting machine” as they look very similar.

What is the difference between a giclee printed on paper and a giclee printed on canvas?

A giclee print on paper is a copy of the original icon on high quality paper. You can choose to have a print with or without gold overlay. A giclee print on canvas looks more like the original icon in that the width of the canvas board mimics the width of the birch board on which the originals are painted. The canvas is about 2 inches thick. You can also choose to have a canvas print with or without gold overlay.