Printing Methods & Materials

 

Choosing the right printer can be challenging, but Cherie has partnered with a trusted printer who has locations in TX, KS, and MO, serving artists and photographers since 2003.

She uses Giclée printing on Fine Art Paper, carefully selecting papers that deliver the “wow” factor—offering high color depth, a wide gamut, and exceptional image definition. (The best paper is chosen for each design.)

What is a “Pigment Giclée?”
“Giclée” is French for “to spray.” Unlike standard photo prints, Giclée prints use high-end inkjet technology with pigment-based inks for superior quality.

The printer uses a Canon Pigment printer with a 12-color process and an ultra-high resolution of 1800 dpi, offering a broader color gamut than typical four- or six-color printers. For lasting quality, Canon Lucia Pigmented Inks have been shown by Wilhelm Imaging Research to outlast Epson Ultrachrome.

To enhance the vibrancy and depth of the artwork, we have selected the finest papers, including:

  • Fine Art Hahnemühle Velvet Photo Rag (Matte and Metallic) : The fine, smooth surface, heavy weight (308 g, 21-mil thick), and feel of Photo Rag® make this paper versatile with impressive pictorial depth and detail. Photo Rag® is a white, 100% cotton paper and with its premium matte coating Photo Rag® meets the highest industry standards regarding density, color gamut, color graduation and image sharpness while preserving the special touch and feel of genuine art paper.  

    The Photo Rag® Metallic features a special silvery-shimmering surface finish.

  • Baryta (Semi-Gloss) : A smooth surface, heavy weight (320 g, 18-mil thick) gallery grade glossy, bright white paper made from 100% α-Cellulose.   The improved coating formulation guarantees a homogeneous surface and top printing quality with high density and a large color gamut.
  • Hot Press (Matte) : A high quality smooth art paper and heavy weight (300 g, 19.5-mil thick) make it ideal for fine art reproductions.  This eco-friendly, OBA-free fine art paper is 100% pure cotton meeting some of the highest archival standards. 
  • Archival Matte : featuring a smooth surface, heavy weight (230 g, 9.5-mil thick), neutral white, matte paper engineered for accurate color reproduction that provides high contrast and high-resolution output.

 

 

Artwork is printed on-demand, please allow up to 7 business days for printing in addition to shipping time.