My goal with giclee printing is to provide you with a richly rewarding visual experience. In the world of digital image making there is nothing equal to the giclee for it's stunning depth of color and control of lights and darks. My giclee prints are very similar in appearance and impact to my original paintings.
A masterfully executed giclee is recognized as a medium on a par with chemical process photography. Contemporary digital artists have established giclee as the recognized standard of excellence. Archival giclee print techniques now stand beside the hand pulled print image in the creative thrill felt when viewing the final image. Examples of giclee prints produced by long established artists can be found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Giclee prints are traded among major galleries and collectors around the world.
Printing is tough task master. Throughout the print process I maintain a high standard. I use my experiences and techniques, which cross multiple disciplines, to produce these giclee prints. Photography, scanning, digital image manipulation and over three decades of experience with fine art and commercial screen printing all come to bear upon the final results. My studio space and work flow on these prints is the result of a Fine Arts degree from the University of Kansas followed by over 25 years of hard won experience with Prairie Art & Sign, my commercial and fine art production business.
My printing techniques using the giclee medium yield a wonderful result. Production equipment includes a 7 color print engine with over one hundred year colorfast rated inks. My preferred paper is a light textured 100% cotton rag stock. I have selected a gloss finish for editions printed on canvas. Each reproduction print is individually printed, numbered and signed. Artist proofs are recorded for the edition. All matted works have archival quality acid-free mats, backings and museum quality presentation bags.
It is a great pleasure for me to have developed the skills to turn out world class print work in my own studio. It is a great thrill to know that these prints are stimulating and enhancing the lives of people all around the world. It is very reassuring to know that once a print enters a family collection the 100 year archival nature of the inks and papers assure that multiple generations will enjoy these art works.