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LESLEYCALE.COM |
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-CONTEMPORARY ARTIST WORKING PRIMARILY IN ACRYLICS- ABSTRACTS LANDSCAPES & SEASCAPES MODERN AND TRADITIONAL |
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What is a giclee |
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A giclee (zhee-CLAY) is an individually produced, high-resolution, high-fidelity reproduction done on a special large format printer. Giclees are produced from digital scans of existing artwork. Also, since many artists now produce only digital art, there is no "original" that can be hung on a wall. Giclees solve that problem, while creating a whole new vibrant medium for art. Giclees can be printed on any number of media, from canvas to watercolor paper to transparent acetates. Giclees are superior to traditional lithography in several ways. The colors are brighter, last longer, and are so high-resolution that they are virtually continuous tone, rather than tiny dots. The range, or "gamut" of color for giclees is far beyond that of lithography, and details are crisper. Lithography uses tiny dots of four colors--cyan, magenta, yellow and black--to fool the eye into seeing various hues and shades. Colors are "created" by printing different size dots of these four colors. Giclees use inkjet technology, but far more sophisticated than your desktop printer. The process employs six colors--light cyan, cyan, light magenta, magenta, yellow and black--of lightfast, pigmented inks and finer, more numerous, and replaceable printheads resulting in a wider color gamut, and the ability to use various media to print on. The ink is sprayed onto the page, actually mixing the color on the page to create true shades and hues. They are priced midway between original art and regular limited edition lithographs. Limited edition litho prints are usually produced in editions of 500-1000 or more, all at once; but giclees rarely exceed 100-150 reproductions, one at a time. Giclees were originally developed as a proofing system for lithograph printing presses, but it became apparent that the presses were having a hard time delivering the quality and color of the giclee proofs. They evolved into the new darlings of the art world. They are coveted by collectors for their fidelity and quality, and desired by galleries because they don't have to be produced in huge quantities with their large layout of capital and storage. In addition, Giclees are produced directly from a digital file, saving generations of detail-robbing negatives and printing plates, as with traditional printing. |
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WHAT ARE THEY PRINTED ON... CANVAS: Giclees are printed onto good quality canvas which is then stretched onto a frame exactly like a regular canvas this can then be either hung as is or framed. PAPER: Giclees are printed onto top quality Hahnemuhle 310gms etching paper it is then tastefully framed under glass in a plain wooden frame. |
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All of my paintings that have an *Astrix * by the title are available as giclée on either canvas, paper or both. A limited edition Giclée meets the following requirements- · The final Giclée proof has been created in close collaboration with, and has been approved by me the artist · Each Giclée art print has been signed and numbered by the artist · The print run of the edition has been determined by the artist beforehand · Each Giclée art print comes with a certificate of authenticity · The edition is printed using waterproof, high quality, fast ink · The edition is printed on high quality, acid free materials
All my giclées are printed by a local art reproduction specialist |
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The Limited Edition size of each of my giclées is always clearly listed below each painting and will never be less than 75 or more than150 with the average being 100. Prices and sizes are clearly listed but should you wish to purchase a painting in a different size to the one listed please email me and if that size is possible I will send you details/price etc. Each painting or print comes with a certificate of authenticity. EXAMPLE: ORIGINAL ARTWORK. ARTIST: Lesley Cale ARTWORK: WHATEVER 1 MEDIA: Acrylic SIZE 36 x 48 on Stretched Cotton Canvas. DATE: 2002 SIGNED: In the case of a print it will include the name of the painting, the edition number, the size and what it is printed on. examples: Regular Print… Special Order GICLEE PRINT: GICLEE PRINT: ARTIST: Lesley Cale ARTIST: Lesley Cale ARTWORK: SEE ARTWORK: SEE EDITION NUMBER: 09/C EDITION NUMBER: 08/P/SO SIZE: 20 x 24 SIZE: 30 x 34 DATE: 01/10/2009 DATE: 01/10/2009 SIGNED: SIGNED:
What it is printed on is denoted by either a C...Canvas or P...Paper If the size has been changed from the original then it would show SO The date of the print will also be shown….not the date of the original |
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SHIPPING/DELIVERY Shipping worldwide through UPS...once your purchase is confirmed I will contact you with the shipping costs for your total purchase. UK Delivery is through courier services like FEDEX and DHL UK...local pickup is possible but only by prior arrangement. I will always endeavour to ship in the most cost effective way, insurance to the value of the painting/paintings is included in the cost of delivery. If you wanted to arrange your own shipping then that is fine BUT the artist does not take any responsibility once the package has left the studio. Delivery is within 28 days of confirmation of payment/order. |
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PAYMENTS. All payments are through PAYPAL this is a very secure site that accepts all types of credit cards and bank transfers, so there is no worry about whether the site is secure It is easy to use and cost effective for both me the seller and you the buyer. I am also happy accept UK cheque You do not need to have a Paypal account to use Paypal, but as many internet businesses now use Paypal it is well worth setting one up which is easy and quick.
Instalments/Layaway is available for the purchase of Originals and Prints priced over £250.00 Payment is broken down into 3 payments...Example: Artwork £420.00 = 3 instalments of £140.00 ... Plus delivery costs. Payment by Instalments is only through PayPal The Painting/Print will be despatched following the final Instalment. Please note: In the case of an Original….As the painting will be shown as sold once order is confirmed by email, should you then decide to cancel for any reason 20% of the full price is non refundable. In the case of Prints….the order for the print will be sent to the printer following the 2nd instalment should you cancel once this has been done then 25% of the full price is non refundable to cover some of the costs. involved
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MONITORS/COLOUR Because so many monitors vary in colour and image quality a brief description has been put below the large image of each painting. All of the paintings were photographed under lit conditions so some may look brighter/lighter than they would look hanging on an unlit wall, other than that the images are an excellent representation of the originals. |
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RETURNS: A confirmation e-mail will be sent once order/purchase is complete. The order can be cancelled at any time in writing/e-mail up until time of despatch. Once despatched you have 7 days from receipt of delivery to return it in it’s original condition and with it’s original packaging. The artist is not responsible for the cost of returning it, this is the responsibility of the buyer, as is the responsibility of making sure it is packaged properly and insured. Commissioned items and special orders cannot be cancelled or returned. You must confirm by email your wish to return the item. Should you decide to return it you will receive a full refund including delivery costs paid within 30 days.
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