Are there any original paintings for sale?
Some originals are available for sale, please contact Brenda about the specific painting. Due to the display of Brenda’s work at shows and galleries, originals cannot be sold online as they are one of a kind.
I purchased a print online, when can I expect it?
Shipment of your new painting may take up to three or four weeks. Before shipping your giclee print, it must first me created and framed.
What is a giclée?
Giclee (pronounced jhee-clay) refers to a method of creating limited edition prints. The French word “Giclee” means “to spray ink.”
How is a Giclée reproduction made?
Original artwork is photographed either by a large format film camera and scanned, or photographed with a large format digital camera or scanning back. The resulting files are stored in the computer, then output to a high-resolution wide format inkjet printer.
How good is a Giclée reproduction?
Using a museum quality digital copystand, giclées show every subtlety and nuance of the original – giclée prints are often indistinguishable from the original work of art. Giclée prints have become accepted by the art community for their exceptional detail, archival qualities, and reasonable cost.
What kind of paper and ink do you use?
For reproductions of watercolors, watercolor paper is used. Canvas is used for the oil reproductions. Brenda personally stretches each giclee reproduction onto stretcher bars and varnishes them just like the originals. With this protective varnish, these canvas reproductions do not have to be framed under glass. Brenda’s reproductions are usually the same size as her original painting. Archival pigment inks are used for all prints.
Why buy a giclee?
For various reasons, collectors who want to own an original painting sometimes can’t. The original painting may already be sold or the cost of an original exceeds their budget. Giclee prints are less expensive to purchase. Each edition is strictly limited to no more than 70. Each giclee print comes with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, personally signed by the artist.
Brenda’s giclées are produced by Archival Arts.