The range of archival papers from manufacturers like Hahnemühle, Canson, Moab, Ilford, Epson and Awagami seems to expand on an almost weekly basis. Most professional printers and creatives will have their preferred stocks but many newcomers to the world of giclée printing can find the array of papers available to them overwhelming. This short guide […]
A client recently brought in an original piece of art to have photographed. The work had been framed and although I am able to photograph through glass if required, the artwork needed to be removed from the frame so the artist could sign it before gifting it to someone else. The framing had been done
An original watercolour piece below a giclée print. Artwork by Leanne Argent. How Do You Pronounce Giclée Anyway? The first thing I am invariably asked by new print clients is how to pronounce the word “giclée” and the answer is: something like “zhee-clay.” The next question I am invariably asked is what makes a print
If a piece of art is worth framing, it is worth framing well. Good framing is not just about aesthetics – a quality frame should protect the work inside for a lifetime and beyond. This is known as conservation framing, a phrase you might be familiar with. In this post I will describe what exactly
