Limited Edition Archival Prints

 

Giglee??
Another name for archival prints is “Giglee” prints.  Giglee is a term originally coined to describe a high quality fine art print created on an IRIS printer.  Over the years, though, the term has become synonymous with high-resolution prints from a high quality inkjet printer using archival inks (fade-resistant) on archival (acid-free) paper or canvas.  I refer to the print that I sell as archival prints, as the term seems to be more understandable.

Limited Editions
All of my archival prints are hand-numbered, titled, and signed by me, and come in limited edition sets.  For example, if I offer a signed limited edition set of 25 of an 8 x 10 print; it is my pledge to never to offer for sale more than 25 signed prints in an 8 x 10 edition.  After the 25th signed 8 x 10 print sells, the set is sold-out and is no longer available.  Really.  I do reserve the right to release the same image in multiple limited edition sets that come in different sizes; so while an 8 x 10 edition may be sold out, I may still create a new 5 x 7 edition (unless it’s already been sold-out).  I also reserve the right to offer unsigned reproductions of my work through other services, such as Fine Art America, in unlimited numbers and sizes.

A Win-Win!
While a fancy inkjet print will never compare with the original painting, offering archival prints is an easy way for art-lovers to acquire fine art that will last a lifetime if cared for.  It’s a win for customers because prints are so easy to buy!  Offering archival prints is also a win for me because I get to share my work with more people, and it helps me create additional income from a single painting.

Availability
If there’s an image of one of my paintings that you would like but don’t see available, please contact me to see if it’s possible to create a high quality print of that image. Many of my archived images are older, and pre-date our access to higher resolution cameras.  If a limited edition of the piece you wanted is unavailable, please contact me to see if it’s possible to create a new limited edition in a significantly different size.

Since I print and sign my own Limited Edition Archival Prints, I am limited in the sizes I can offer.  I do have another option, if you’re interested in larger prints.  Through my Fine Art America store, I can now offer quality prints that are fully customizable, and even have framing options!  The only drawback to using a print-on-demand service, such as Fine Art America, is that the prints come in only unlimited editions, and since the buyer orders directly from the company, the print won’t be signed.