Oil On Canvas by Wendy Burnham
Why Giclée?
Well it's simple, if you sell your one of a kind painting one time it's only one paycheck!
Giclee prints are digitally mastered, museum-quality prints and by selling them the artist can enhance their earning potential. This also allows them to build a larger clientele base and followers throughout the world.
Another benefit comes from the potential jump in value of the original painting. If print sales are continually going up then the demand for the painting continues to grow along with the price of the original in value. An artist should always retain ownership rights to sell prints off the originals even if you sell the original painting you own the creative rights as the artist. The buyer of the original will thank you as the value of the painting will continue to increase on their investment.
In The Light Artistry is able to offer our prints in many sizes and at more affordable prices using Giclee printing. We have partnered with a local company in Atlanta to produce all our prints. We hand select the paper and canvas used in the process to create and sell the highest quality museum fine art reproduction print that is as closely as possible to our original art work. These prints will last for decades for our clients enjoyment.
The Giclee process has been perfected to the highest level of quality and the affordability that no other process can even compete. Artist worldwide have used this method now for years to display and offer their work for clientele to enjoy at a more affordable price point.
Our partnering company uses a high resolution, digitized copy of the original painting from their camera, mated with specialized optics and a HID lighting system to minimize glare and reflection, with this technology they are able to capture every nuance of detail from even the largest of our originals.
Handling Tips
Maintaining a proper environment for your painting is
extremely important. The structural components of the painting expand and
contract in different ways as the surrounding temperature and humidity
fluctuate. One example is the canvas, it may become slack or taut in a changing
environment, with this movement you may see some paint may crack, curl, or
loosen its attachment to the underlying layers in the painting. Oils and
acrylics do well in an environment comfortable for people, with relative
humidity levels between 40 and 60 percent. If you are moving the painting from
room to room or to another building you need to handle and pack the piece with
care as not to destroy or damage your investment.
Displaying your paintings
Where to display your painting(s) requires careful
consideration as not to cause harm or destroy your investment. Hanging in
direct sunlight can cause fading of certain pigments, yellowing of varnish, and
excessive heating of the paint surface. The extreme heat can also cause the
paint to become brittle and crack. If placing a painting on an uninsulated
exterior wall, it may help to put small rubber spacers on the back of the frame
to provide air circulation. Now let’s address the fireplace which is often the
focal spot in most homes; paintings displayed above mantels are exposed to
soot, heat, and other environmental extremes. Hanging art work above heating
and air conditioning vents or in bathrooms with tubs or showers is also
inadvisable because the rapid environmental changes will be harmful. Look for a
safe place away from high traffic areas, movable seating, or other hazards that
may cause damage. Be careful with lights that attach to the top of the frame
and hang over the picture as these can be very dangerous. These lights cast a
harsh glare, illuminate and heat the painting unevenly, and can fall into the
artwork causing burns or tears. Indirect sunlight, recessed lighting, or ceiling-mounted
spotlights are best for home installations.
We hope these tips will help you keep your beautiful
paintings preserved in the best condition possible and protect your fine art
investment.
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